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

Superannuation

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

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

Supply & Distribution Manager