Our client is the largest snack food producer in Papua New Guinea with over 960 employees serving a country with over 10.8 million people, with 90 years of operation and 100% PNG owned- formerly the original Arnotts biscuit factory network in Port Moresby and Lae it has grown to be an iconic brand, extending to ice cream, chocolate and bottled water production facilities and has a well-established history of drawing innovative experienced and qualified technical talent from around the world.

Based in Port Moresby or Lae as the Group Supply Chain Manager, and as a key member of the Executive Leadership team at Paradise Foods, and reporting to the CEO you will play the strategic leadership role in managing the supply chain function across 5 sites on the mainland and surrounding Islands, developing a continuous improvement program to achieve world class performance in warehousing, distribution, inventory, purchasing and logistics functions of the business.

You will have 5 direct reports managing a functional team of 200 team members, responsible for implementing improvements in all systems and processes to ensure the DIFOT target of > 90% is met and a Demand Plan forecast accuracy of 80% is continuously achieved.

Critical to success in this role is a specialist approach to appreciating the unique challenges faced by the business in the supply of product to customers (wholesalers and retail businesses) from a geographic, weather and infrastructure perspective.

Of equal importance is the establishment of an accurate and reliable monthly forecasting plan required by manufacturing - driving a reliable, robust monthly Sales and Operational Planning Cycle.

To be considered for this role you must possess tertiary qualifications in a Supply Chain or Logistics discipline, preferably with post graduate qualifications in a related field, CPIM or CSCP certificates would be highly regarded. You will come to the business with 10 years + senior executive experience with a proven track record of high performance, as a professional with the highest integrity and standards - from an FMCG Food related business.

You will be an excellent communicator, and a person who genuinely embrace's operating in a unique and privileged environment and culture.
What we offer

Aside from the competitive salary equal up to AUD $280K (superannuation is voluntary up to 15%) (benefits and bonus + salary TCP circa AU$340k + ) we recognize the unique requirements for an individual to relocate to PNG and offer the following benefits exclusive of salary:

Significant monthly payment/contribution to accommodation and all services/club membership

Primary/secondary school fees for up to two children

1 x Return leave airfares for the family per annum

Full Single/couple medical cover with Capital Life insurance and International SOS

4 weeks annual leave

Company motor vehicle and fuel

Call Scott Blakemore for a confidential discussion on +61 400 233 306

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR AN EXECUTIVE LEVEL ROLE IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT