Full job description

EnerSys is the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

This position will be focusing primarily on our Energy Systems line of business, which include telecommunications, IT, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), utilities and switchgear, security, emergency lighting and general electronics. Some of the reserve power brands include PowerSafe,DataSafe, and Genesis. Our extensive product range serves a variety of reserve power applications and consistently delivers the most effective, powerful and reliable batteries available.

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Role Overview

Responsible for all group Supply Chain activities across Australia and New Zealand including inventory planning, procurement, forwarding, warehousing and distribution while driving operational excellence, productivity improvement and cost optimisation. The Supply Chain Manager will work closely with Operations, Sales, Engineering and Finance to drive initiatives and increase productivity and quality. Including cost improvement, insourcing, or outsourcing projects and expansion activities providing the platform on which financial performance and company objectives can be met.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop strong cross-functional partnerships to align business priorities and improve end-to-end supply chain performance
• Identification, Formulation and Implementation of group cost improvement initiatives including proposal generation and financial modelling to support feasibility
• Formulation of multi-year strategies for growth / expansion and efficiency improvement and capital investment for asset replacement or lease versus buy projects to maximise group outcomes
• Capital Expenditure budgeting and Appropriation Request generation for all capital equipment purchases including executive summary generation and financial modelling for ROI and cash flow payback
• Develop and maintain supply continuity and risk mitigation strategies to minimise disruption arising from supplier, logistics and market risks
• Oversee group inventory management to ensure balance between timely availability and consumption of inventory whilst exceeding Primary Operating Capital and Inventory Turn targets
• Develop and implement effective procurement processes and procedures to ensure that the needs of the business are managed in accordance with Enersys governance framework.
• Manage the development and implementation of category management strategies to optimise the procurement spend
• Periodical identification and prioritisation of procurement types and relationships where results can be improved (quality/quantity/cost)
• Hands on procurement activities for material projects and functions not specifically delegated to specialist Managers (Finance, Legal and HR functions)
• Conduct periodic assessments of material supplier relationships, focusing on compliance, value creation and supplier performance
• Oversee all group International forwarding and customs clearance operations including service provider management to ensure value and timely delivery
• Review and Approve all group vendor supply agreements and contracts as they arise within authority limits
• Maintain and enforce behaviour and controls to ensure EnerSys continues to abide by internal auditing and authority limit guidelines and strict adherence to the EnerSys code of conduct
• Lead, coach and develop the Supply Chain team through performance management, succession planning, capability development and achievement of company objectives
• Develop the strategy and execute controls to manage all contractors for property related operational requirements across the portfolio i.e. cleaning, utilities, security, essential services, air conditioning, repair and maintenance, emergency response etc
• Support or Lead the Project Management of office fit outs, relocations, Cap Ex upgrades and refurbishments (sourcing quotes/budgeting/forecasting/reporting/managing suppliers/liaising with stakeholders)
• Premises leased from third-party landlords: Identifying and recommending potential office premises and lease negotiations with owners/agents
• Work closely with Finance - Inform and support the annual insurances renewal process and any requirements related to claims
• Risk management in relation to property portfolio, including premises-related WHS compliance and reporting on risk and compliance
• In conjunction with the SHEQ team ensure that Site Management develop and maintain emergency response management processes and procedures at all locations including first aid requirements
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