Project Origin is looking for an experienced supply and distribution manager to manage their imports and exports of specialty coffee beans.

Benefits

Superannuation

Task & responsibilities

• determining, implementing and monitoring purchasing, storage and distribution strategies, policies and plans
• preparing and implementing plans to maintain required stock levels at minimum cost 
• negotiating contracts with suppliers to meet quality, cost and delivery requirements
• monitoring and reviewing storage and inventory systems to meet supply requirements and control stock levels 
• operating recording systems to track all movements of supplies and finished goods, and ensuring re-ordering and re-stocking at optimal times
• liaising with other departments and customers concerning requirements for outward goods and associated forwarding transportation
• overseeing the recording of purchase, storage and distribution transactions
• directing staff activities and monitoring their performance
• provision of products and services to meet customer or client requirements
• monitoring of quality control for specialty coffee imports

Qualification & experience

• At least a Bachelor's degree in environmental management or a related sustainability discipline
• 3-5 years of experience managing specialty coffee bean supply and distribution is necessary
• Advanced understanding of quality control processes for specialty coffee
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills 
• Outstanding verbal and written skills, and experience working with staff on all levels
• Good knowledge of data analysis and KPI functions 
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Internal and external negotiation skills for best business results
• Operational strategy and execution
• Motivation and mentoring a team 
• Highly effective planning and execution
• Building strong internal and external relationships
• Coaching
• Budgeting and forecasting 
• Human resource knowledge and mentoring
• High level of administrative skills