Supply Chain & Inventory Manager

Title: Supply Chain & Inventory ManagerLocation: Melbourne, AustraliaWork Model: On-siteAbout Expert360:Expert360 empowers more than 42,000 (and growing!) elite professionals around the world to find great work and be successful. Expert360 was founded in 2013 with a simple but powerful mission - to connect amazing people with great companies to get important work done.We believe in choice, flexibility and empowerment. We believe if you can change the world of work, you can change the world. Come and join us in defining and bringing to life the future of work!About the company:Our client is a premium Australian furniture and design house known for timeless, artful collections that blend contemporary form with storied character. They are seeking an experienced and detail-driven Supply Chain and Inventory Manager to lead the operational backbone of their fast-growing business.About the role:This is a pivotal opportunity to join a design-led brand at a time of rapid growth. Based in Melbourne and reporting directly to the Founder, this role will manage the full supply chain function, from global manufacturing and freight to inventory, forecasting, and systems optimisation.The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment and is passionate about building smart, scalable processes that drive operational excellence and support creative vision.Key responsibilities:Inventory, Forecasting & PlanningOverseeing end-to-end inventory management and accuracy across global locationsDemand planning and forecasting to support product availability and factory capacityManaging the company’s critical path and development timelines to ensure on- time deliveryOverseeing container planning and fulfilmentSupply Chain & LogisticsLeading Australian and USA based 3PL relationships, including onboarding, integrations, and performance Managing all inbound and outbound logistics, including freight negotiation and route optimisationCoordinating with manufacturing partners to ensure accurate forecasting and lead time alignmentOverseeing stock levels to support an 'always in stock' online modelLeading 3PL stock control, including cyclic counts, stocktakes, and reconciling variancesReviewing and managing slow-moving and dead stock to optimise warehouse efficiencyCommercial Oversight & StrategyManaging product costings, RRP structures, and pricing across all markets (trade, wholesale, retail)Supporting cash flow management in partnership with the FounderOverseeing cost and margin control, including budgeting and financial reportingMonitoring and contributing to P&L outcomes through strategic supply chain decisionsManaging supplier relationships and contract negotiations, including bulk price negotiationsSystems & OptimisationLeading operational systems strategy (CIN7, Shopify, 3PL platforms), ensuring workflows and data accuracyIdentifying and implementing process improvements to drive cost savings and efficiencyWorking with integration partners to enhance functionality and reporting Cross-functional LeadershipRunning weekly cross-functional operations meetingsSupporting sales, marketing and product teams with allocation, discontinuation planning, and sales rep reportingLeading development and implementation of fulfilment and delivery best practicesDriving continuous improvement culture and leading change management within the teamTo be successful in this role you will have:5+ years’ experience in supply chain, inventory or logistics management (preferably in retail, e-comm or product-based industries)You are a natural organiser, a sharp problem-solver, and a commercially minded operations lead. You love refining systems, streamlining logistics, and ensuring that things not only run, but run beautifully.Proven track record managing global inventory and 3PL relationshipsExperience working with manufacturing partners and forecasting for productionHigh level of proficiency in inventory and ERP systems (CIN7 preferred) and e- commerce platforms (Shopify preferred)Strong analytical, planning, and organisational skillsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsA proactive, solutions-focused mindset and ability to remain calm under pressureAttention to detail, and pride in building systems that support creativity, growth