Senior Supply and Fulfilment Manager, Oceania
Suntory Global Spirits
Posted 4 days ago
BRINGING THE BEST OF SUNTORY TO OCEANIA
By harnessing the best of Suntory from across Australia and New Zealand, Suntory Global Spirits and Suntory Beverage & Food Oceania have come together in partnership to create a new $3bn multi-beverage powerhouse – Suntory Oceania.
Underpinned by quality craftsmanship and a strong sense of purpose, the combined portfolio of over 40 market-leading brands will be powered by five distribution centres, more than 1,500 Suntorians and two local manufacturing sites. This includes the new carbon neutral facility that has opened in July 2025 in Ipswich Queensland. The new +$400 million, 17-hectare greenfield site is the largest single FMCG investment into Australia in the last decade, providing Suntory Oceania with ability to deliver the One Suntory Vision.
Across Australia and New Zealand, we live our Suntory purpose - to Inspire the Brilliance of Life – and as we embark on this exciting journey, we are looking for the brightest talent to join us in shaping the future of beverages in the region.
JOIN OUR SUNTORY GLOBAL SPIRITS FAMILY!
Suntory Global Spirits is a world leader in premium spirits with beloved iconic brands, rooted in more than 200 years of heritage and craftsmanship. Our values are deep-rooted, and we aspire to live our purpose to ‘Inspire the Brilliance of Life’ in everything we do. Our ambition is to become the World’s Most Admired Premium Spirits Company. We want to be Most Admired not only for our incredible brands, but also for the brilliant experiences we foster, the ways in which we bring people together, the impactful marketing and innovation we deliver, and for the positive impact we have on the world around us. Known for its craftsmanship of premium whiskies, including Jim Beam®, Maker's Mark®, Basil Hayden® and Knob Creek® bourbons; Japanese whiskies, including Yamazaki®, Hakushu®, Hibiki® and Toki™; Laphroaig® and Bowmore®, Suntory Global Spirits also produces Roku Gin, Haku Vodka and -196 premix.
For more information, on our brands and commitment to social responsibility, please visit www.suntoryglobalspirits.com and www.drinksmart.com.
We are looking for people who bring something unique to Suntory Global Spirits - themselves. We value differences, and we appreciate what each of us can contribute. We inspire each other, and challenge ourselves to innovate, improve, advance new ideas and try new things. We create endless opportunities to Unleash Your Spirit every day in a culture that is charged, creative, challenging and fun.
Mission of Role
This senior manager role will sit on the Oceania supply chain management team and will lead the Supply and Logistics functional areas for the Oceania Domestic business as well as the Logistics and Customer Service operations for the Oceania Travel Retail business unit. The Snr Supply & Fulfillment Manager will have the opportunity to work with a broad range of stakeholders including Suntory manufacturing and third party co-manufacturing operations, local and global logistics and freight providers as well as key supply chain and commercial leadership teams.
This will be a great opportunity for a strong, capable supply chain manager that has a background in domestic and international Freight Management, Warehousing, Customer Service Operations, Project Management and Supply and Inventory Management disciplines.
The role will report directly into the Supply Chain Fulfillment Director – Oceania. The position will be responsible for the overall delivery of the Oceania supply and fulfillment functional strategy (in line with Global strategic expectations) and the execution of that strategy through aligning and leading a team of direct reports.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee and manage all logistics and supply operations and activities that directly service the Oceania Domestic and Travel Retail business units
Identify and lead on all logistics, supply and inventory opportunities that will optimize Suntory Global Spirits supply chain network and help deliver the lowest possible cost to serve and working capital and positively influence business unit and global cash flow projections
Manage (contract ownership and operational) key 3rd party logistics service providers including Case Finished Goods, Bulk alcohol and Travel Retail warehouse and distribution operations, Freight forwarder contracts and domestic co-packing and co-manufacturing services
Co-own domestic supply planning and inventory management decisions with our local partner and directly manage the critical interface between Suntory Global Spirits Operating Units (bottling plants), Global Logistics operations, Customer Service teams and the local supply chain business unit team.
Maintain robust and frequent operating cadences with all internal and external teams and partners covering the short-, medium- and long-term horizons, identifying and initiating mitigation actions on identified risk within logistics and supply and inventory outlooks
Manage budgeting and reporting requirements for the Supply Chain across both domestic and travel retail business units.
Deliver on key supply and logistics KPIs including but not limited to customer service, cost to serve, inventory, cash flow and working capital targets as aligned with Global Supply Chain leadership team and local Business Unit commercial Finance teams.
Identify opportunities and manage the execution of local, regional and global logistics, customer service, supply and inventory improvement projects and initiatives aimed at reducing costs and/or improving productivity and service to the supply chain while owning the critical interface of these with our co-manufacturing partner and internal CoE teams
Actively initiate and lead tender processes across the supply chain
Oversee and lead critical functional tasks including, but not limited to – the Run In Run Out process, Inventory projections and modelling, replenishment planning (bulk and CFG), supply chain budget delivery, relevant supply chain MBR slides and KPIs, Supply Review, allocations management
Coordinate development of IT solutions for Supply Chain within Oceania, in order to improve connectivity, Inventories visibility, by implementing tools improving our internal processes
Team management. Lead, organize and motivate the supply and fulfillment team to functional and business goals. Oversee team activities, ensuring efficient task completion, fostering a positive work environment, and driving team performance.
Project Management and Execution
Over the next one-year period, the role will represent Suntory Global Spirits as the local lead for all supply and logistics programs of work, responsible for helping set the strategy and project delivery in these functional areas in line with business expectations
The role will specifically be responsible for establishing and building the critical functional ways or working, aligning key targets and KPIs, development and implementation all processes, coordinating system set ups and inventory transition management
Owning relationships and working closely with key senior management colleagues within our new partner to ensure successful delivery of the project and on-going stability and identifying and driving efficiency projects
Compliance
Maintain a good relationship with Australian Customs, Australian Tax Office and the compliance team at our co-manufacturing partner regarding excise and duty payments
Prepare, review and submit periodic Customs and Excise settlement and provision of advice to the business on changes to tax legislation that affects the business activities of the company in conjunction with the Finance Controllership Manager and PWC
Provides assistance to ensure that the Company meets but not exceed its obligations with Customs Duties, excise & ad valorem
Candidate Profile
Minimum 10 years Supply Chain management experience with a background in International Freight, Warehouse Management, Customer Service and Supply Planning areas critical
FMCG/Beverage background desirable but not critical
Tertiary qualification preferrable
Project management experience essential
Successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
o Strong leadership skills and ability to manage and influence a wide range of functional stakeholders and direct reports
o Ability to operate in a dynamic and fast paced environment
o Strengths in complex problem solving and major business case preparation
Additional Requirements
Mobility – the candidate would need to be able to travel up to a maximum of 20% of their time, both domestically and internationally
Languages – the candidate would need to be fluent in both written and spoken English
Location – the primary office location would be based in Sydney
At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant’s skills and experience.
WE BELIEVE IN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or belief. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant's skills and experience. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, and to perform crucial job functions. Please contact us if you require assistance.
In 2023, Suntory Global Spirits earned a top score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index and was a recipient of the Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion.
About Suntory Global Spirits
This company does not have any further information provided at this time. We encourage you to research the company by searching for them to learn more about the company or role in question before applying.
Senior Project Manager
Lanson Partners
Senior Manager, Change Management
TSS Group

Technology Risk Senior Manager
Talent – Specialists in tech, transformation & beyond

Business services Manager/ Senior Manager
Charterhouse
Senior Operations Manager
Holloway Removals & Storage

Supply Chain Manager – $130K + Super + Bonus - Fast-Growth FMCG Brand
Fuse Recruitment

Senior Brand and Insights Manager
Sharp & Carter Sales and Marketing

Supply and Distribution Manager
Procloz Pty Ltd