Supply Chain Director
- Work with a leading global berry brand with operations across Australia, Europe, Middle East, Asia, North & South America
- Competitive salary package + incentives
- Based in Docklands, VIC
Driscoll’s Australia is a joint venture between Costa Group, Australia’s leading producer and marketer of premium fresh produce, and Driscoll’s Inc, the global leader in berries. With a diverse network of growers across the country, we provide consumers with delicious berries all year round, sourced from our exclusive, patented varieties developed through our partners’ breeding programs. Since our inception, we have consistently grown and expanded our market share, establishing ourselves as the leader in our category.
The Role
This newly created position offers an outstanding opportunity for a strategic supply chain leader with a proven track record in transformation and operational excellence to join our executive team.
Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will shape and execute an end-to-end supply chain strategy that drives business growth through continuous improvement and capital investment. Your leadership and stakeholder engagement skills will be pivotal in successfully executing initiatives ranging from an upgrade of our national cooler network to unlock additional capacity, as well as steering the modernisation of our technology platforms including TMS, WMS, traceability, and analytics.
Following the transformation, you will operate at both the executive level and at the operational level, ensuring day-to-day plans are delivered effectively. As the Supply Chain Director, you will manage a diverse network comprising internal distribution centres (DCs) in Tasmania, New South Wales, and Queensland, as well as a network of third party DCs. Your remit will span DC Operations, Packaging, Transport & Freight, Fruit and Plant Supply, Procurement, and Post Harvest.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and complete the transformation of supply chain operations, ensuring alignment with the company’s long-term vision.
- Developing 5-year supply chain strategic plans to support long term business needs.
- Utilise data analytics and financial metrics to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Optimising transport & logistics using data analytics.
- Leading supply chain procurement & fleet utilisation; lifting supplier performance through scorecards and audits.
- Sponsoring Lean/Six Sigma/Kaizen initiatives and capital programs.
- Implementing digital supply chain solutions that improve visibility and traceability.
- Establishing a monthly performance reporting framework covering cost, efficiency, DIFOT/service and safety for data‑driven reviews.
- Building a resilient, high‑performing team and culture through strong leadership and developing capability across multi-site operations.
Skills & Experience
- Proven senior leadership of multi‑site supply chains.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement & influencing across internal/external partners.
- Cold‑chain experience in perishable/FMCG networks with food safety assurance exposure.
- Successful end‑to‑end delivery of continuous improvement and capital projects (incl. WMS/TMS).
- Strong financial acumen with experience using analytics to drive cost, efficiency and service outcomes.
- Advanced negotiation, analytics and project management skills; data‑driven decisions.
- Tertiary qualifications in Supply Chain/Logistics coupled with Lean/Six Sigma/Kaizen training.
- Willingness to travel interstate and internationally.
OUR OFFER
At Driscoll's, we are passionate about berries and our people. We take the time to nurture and invest in our people capabilities to help them grow and prosper. We also offer a range of workplace benefits, such as:
- Paid Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks’ pay for the primary carer and up to 2 weeks for the secondary carer.
- Mentoring and Coaching: Programs designed to support your professional development with our local and global teams
- Employee Reward and Recognition: Service recognition awards and access to perks and discounted products through our recognition program
- Annual Health Program: Seasonal flu shots onsite
- Study Leave: Support your educational pursuits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Tailored well-being programs, confidential advice and big brand discounts!
- Novated Car Lease: Enjoy the convenience and savings on a novated lease
Want to learn more about what it is like to be an employee of Driscolls? Apply now to connect with our friendly team!
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply directly using the following link: https://driscolls.currentjobs.co/job/supply-chain-director/docklands/2904