Our client is a global agribusiness leader, who produce and export nitrogen-based solutions, including urea, ammonia, and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). The company is committed to feeding the world and fuelling a sustainable future by supplying essential nitrogen fertilisers to customers across the globe and paving the way for decarbonisation efforts across the industry, food, transport, and energy sectors.
In Australia, their product range supports key agricultural sectors along the east and southern coast, such as cropping, horticulture, pasture, and forestry. They distribute fertilisers from locations across the East Coast and Southern States, sourcing from reliable global partners.
The Opportunity
The General Manager Supply Chain is a key executive role responsible for leading and developing their inbound supply chain strategy linking overseas producers with domestic operational assets. You will drive planning, procurement, and logistics, ensuring operational excellence and support for the company’s growth ambitions. This position requires strong leadership, global supplier engagement, and a commitment to continuous improvement and customer service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the company’s supply chain strategy, covering planning, procurement, and logistics.
- Lead and manage sourcing activities with global fertilizer suppliers, including occasional international travel.
- Oversee logistics from purchase to warehouse, ensuring product quality and timely delivery.
- Oversee inventory, investigate discrepancies, and optimize distribution for cost and service.
- Lead, develop, and support the Supply Chain team, setting KPIs and conducting performance reviews.
- Collaborate with executives and business units to deliver customer-focused solutions.
- Review and improve business processes, leveraging technology and data.
They are seeking a commercially savvy and experienced leader who possesses the following background, key skills and attributes:
- Proven experience as an executive or senior manager in supply chain management with extensive knowledge of the fertiliser industry and key agribusiness drivers
- A strong background in integrated business planning (S&OP), procurement, and logistics with experience in linking overseas chartering and support teams to local assets
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, drive change, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Experience with Netsuite ERP and/or Anaplan software will be highly regarded
Our client values employee safety, customer satisfaction, diversity, equal opportunity, and innovation in the workplace. They now seek a leader who embodies these values and is a motivated and driven leader who will drive professional and ethical performance.
This role will be based at a head office in Melbourne and require occasional international travel and regular communication with overseas partners.
For further information or for an initial confidential discussion, please call Ryan Hoiberg on 1300 380 701, please note the Rimfire offices will be shut during the Christmas period until January 5th.
Applications are encouraged, however if you have any specific questions please call or email Ryan at rhoiberg@rimfireresources.com.au and he will respond in due course. Applications will also be received via www.rimfireresources.com.au.
