National Supply Chain Manager

$130,000 – $150,000 per year pending experience Lead a National Supply Chain function driving performance, reliability and growth. About Us United Safety & Survivability Corporation (USSC) is a global leader in advanced fire protection and safety solutions, dedicated to protecting life and property across diverse industries. With over 250 employees across Australia, we deliver innovative systems and services through our specialised brands—Lyons Airconditioning Services, Fire Protection Technologies (FPT), and QTEC Fire Services. Join a growing organisation where safety, reliability, and technical excellence are at the heart of everything we do. We are entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation, and we’re seeking a highly experienced National Supply Chain Manager to lead our national supply chain strategy and operations across procurement, inventory, warehousing, logistics and distribution. This is a rare opportunity to influence national operations, modernise systems, build capability and shape long‑term supply chain excellence. This role can be based at our locations across Australia. Why Work With Us Lead a national end‑to‑end supply chain function across multiple states Drive transformation in systems, processes, capability and performance Collaborative, forward‑thinking executive team Work within manufacturing, defence and technical environments Make a measurable impact on safety, service, profitability and growth Innovate and optimise with ERP/WMS improvements, supplier strategies and logistics redesign Build and develop a high‑performing national supply chain team What You’ll Do In this senior leadership role, you will be responsible for the full supply chain lifecycle. Strategy, planning and execution, to ensure reliable, cost‑effective and efficient operations nationally. You will: Lead and develop the national supply chain team across multiple states and sites Build and execute a national supply chain strategy aligned to business and operational goals Oversee procurement, sourcing, tendering, contract negotiation and supplier performance Drive demand planning, forecasting and inventory optimisation to reduce stockouts and excess Ensure warehouse operations meet safety, WHS, CoR and compliance requirements Manage national logistics, 3PL providers, freight partners, transport and distribution networks Deliver high DIFOT/OTIF performance and continuous improvement in warehousing & logistics Optimise ERP/WMS utilisation, data accuracy, reporting, dashboards and KPIs Present insights to the Executive Team to support data‑driven decisions Lead risk management, supply continuity planning and governance across all supply chain functions What You’ll Bring We’re looking for a senior supply chain leader who brings both strategic capability and operational excellence. You will have: 8+ years’ leadership experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics or distribution Proven success in national or multi‑site environments Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability with complex supplier networks Demonstrated results improving DIFOT, inventory accuracy, cost‑to‑serve and working capital Advanced ERP/WMS capability and strong data, reporting and analytical skills Experience in manufacturing, defence, engineering, technical or industrial sectors (advantage) Solid understanding of WHS, Chain of Responsibility and compliance obligations Continuous improvement experience (Lean, Six Sigma) Tertiary qualifications in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or similar Ready to Lead a National Supply Chain Function? If you’re a strategic yet hands‑on leader ready to shape the future of USSC’s supply chain, we would love to hear from you. Click Apply Now and submit your resume with a cover letter outlining your relevant leadership experience and what excites you about this opportunity. Applications Close: 7 January 2026. Unlock job insights Salary match Number of applicants Skills match Your application will include the following questions: - Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? - How many years' experience do you have as a Supply Chain Manager? - What's the highest level of Lean Six Sigma certification that you have completed? - What's your expected annual base salary? What can I earn as a Supply Chain Manager #J-18808-Ljbffr