Supply Chain Manager

AKD is a successful forestry products company, growing and manufacturing sustainable quality timber products. With operations across Queensland, NSW and Victoria we have 1,000 plus strong team members who are passionate about our business!

AKD is proud of our diverse culture that supports empowered individuals, embraces teamwork, and encourages a simple action orientated ‘can do - make it happen’ attitude.

We are looking for an experienced, driven and professional Supply Chain Manager to join our business at our Colac site.

This is an important position sitting within the site lead team, suited to a motivated and ambitious individual with experience in a similar role and a strong track record of delivering performance outcomes.

Reporting to the Colac Site Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the site’s Sales & Operational Plan, inventory, logistics and production planning requirements. The role will also oversee inventory levels to ensure they remain aligned with budget, while identifying and driving continuous improvement opportunities and initiatives that enhance the customer experience.

With safety as our priority, the successful candidate will ensure compliance with Chain of Responsibility requirements and AKD safety policies across the site.

The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication and leadership skills, and the credibility to effectively engage with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will also demonstrate the ability and willingness to challenge existing processes and systems and drive improvements that deliver sustainable business outcomes.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver the site Sales & Operational Plan, aligned to demand, capacity and profitability.
• Plan production and monitor performance against targets.
• Manage freight, inventory and warehouse operations to meet customer and business requirements.
• Drive supply chain performance and continuous improvement.
• Develop and manage the annual production budget.
• Ensure compliance with HVNL, WHS and AKD safety requirements.
• Maintain effective training, procedures and safety practices.

Experience & Requirements

• Logistics, Business, Commerce or related qualification preferred.
• Experience working with and influencing Leadership Teams and contractors.
• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to remain composed and effective under pressure.
• Strong understanding of AKD Health & Safety standards and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to challenge existing processes and deliver sustainable improvements.

If you are results orientated, thrive on a challenge and believe you hold the commitment and energy to succeed in such a role, then please click ‘Apply’ below. For further information please email recruitment@akd.com.au  or call Michael Swanson (Colac HR Manager) for a confidential conversation on (03) •••• •100.

Note: Applications close 1st September 2026. Pre-employment tests required.