Supply Chain Analyst (Australia)

Job Summary:

Ruggable is looking for a Supply Chain Analyst to join our growing Australian team! As our Supply Chain Analyst of a newly established manufacturing plant, you will play a vital role in setting up our Australian supply chain and logistics function as we scale our local manufacturing operations. 

An ideal candidate will be comfortable working cross-functionally and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders (including 3PLs, freight forwarders, local suppliers) to achieve results for our team and our customers. You will help lead and grow a team handling warehousing, inventory management, procurement, and logistics.

What You’ll Do:

• Help build and expand our Australia supply chain from existing North American processes
• Develop data-driven models, analyses, reports and dashboards, creating actionable insights to inform strategic decisions and process improvements
• Build project management plans and trackers to ensure successful and timely project completion
• Build relationships and strong ways of working with our existing logistics partners, and establish relationships with new providers
• Develop an inventory, warehousing, procurement and logistics strategy to ensure scalability to support Ruggable’s growth plans
• Work with suppliers and cross-functional partners to ensure plant maintains healthy supply of raw materials needed for production
• Work cross functionally with other teams (Marketing, Product, Operations, Finance, and Logistics) to support new product launches
• Help ensure that ensure that operational plans are executed, performance and budget goals are achieved, and teams are kept informed and coordinated 

What You’ll Need to Have:

Required:

• 3-5+ years of professional experience working in supply chain, logistics, or operations
• Experience building trust-based relationships with vendors and running RFPs
• Proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets 
• Experience in inventory management, procurement, 3rd party warehousing, and contract negotiation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities simultaneously
• Top-notch relationship management, particularly with raw material suppliers, 3PLs, logistics partners
• Experience conducting quantitative analysis (modeling) that can drive to insights and results using data
• Track record of managing and/or supporting large projects from start to finish, including project management, data gathering and analysis, problem solving and delivering recommendations
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Expertise in home goods, consumer goods, and/or direct-to-consumer products
• Experience building supplier relationships and negotiating contracts
• Previous experience working at a high-growth company or start-up
• Experience utilizing and/or building dashboards (ex: Tableau/Looker/Sheets)

Compensation:

• 90,000 - 110,000 AUD base salary per year
• An annual bonus percentage that varies based on level of role