Team Leader - Supply Chain Planning

Morgan Consulting is delighted to partner exclusively with a leading global materials distribution and supply organisation as they look to appoint an experienced Team Leader – Supply Chain Planning to drive planning execution and operational performance across a national network.

This is a key leadership opportunity for a hands-on and commercially minded supply chain professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume environments. The role will take ownership of daily planning operations, managing transport flows, 3PL performance and operational escalations, while leading a team to deliver strong service outcomes. You will play a critical role in improving planning processes, reducing cost leakage, and enhancing visibility and control across the supply chain network.

Key Responsibilities:
Reporting into the Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Lead and support a team of Supply Chain Planners across daily execution and workload prioritisation
• Act as the escalation point for transport delays, detention events and delivery disruptions
• Manage relationships with 3PL providers, ensuring performance against service levels and cost expectations
• Oversee damage and incident management, including investigations and claims recovery
• Monitor inventory positioning and coordinate inter-warehouse movements to support service outcomes
• Drive transport optimisation initiatives including load utilisation, routing efficiency and cost control
• Analyse operational performance, identifying trends and implementing corrective actions
• Develop reporting dashboards and provide insights across logistics and planning performance
• Partner with Sales, Customer Service and Operations to manage delivery risks and customer outcomes
• Drive system utilisation, process discipline and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead, mentor and develop planning team capability and succession strength

About You
To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:

• Experience in supply chain planning, logistics coordination or transport operations leadership
• Strong exposure to managing 3PL providers, freight escalations and service disruptions
• Understanding of inventory management, distribution networks and planning workflows
• Experience working with ERP, WMS or transport planning systems
• Proven ability to lead teams within fast-paced operational environments
• Strong analytical capability with a focus on continuous improvement
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of international freight and shipping practices will be highly regarded

What’s on Offer

• Leadership role with clear impact across national supply chain operations
• Opportunity to drive process improvement and operational performance
• Exposure to a global supply network and complex logistics environment
• Collaborative and performance-driven culture
• Competitive salary of $130,000 – $135,000 + superannuation + bonus

To apply, please click APPLY or contact Sebastian Dahan at sdahan@morganconsulting.com.au for a confidential discussion.