Rodd & Gunn New Zealand Limited

About Us
Rodd & Gunn is a premium New Zealand retail brand that operates in various countries worldwide including New Zealand, Australia, USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Netherlands, France, Belgium, Italy, Singapore with stores, concessions, and e-commerce channels. We have 180+ store locations globally and employee over 1,000 staff. We have offices in Auckland, Melbourne, New York, Italy and our new satellite office in Vietnam.

Job purpose - General summary and scope
As a Global Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain operations of our company on a global scale. Your role is critical in ensuring the efficient flow of products and information across international borders to meet both external and internal stack holder demands while maximizing cost efficiency. You will lead a team of supply chain professionals, and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers and freight forwarders.

Key duties and responsibilities

Strategic Planning:
• Develop and execute a global supply chain strategy that aligns with the company's overall objectives.
• Identify and assess risks in the supply chain and implement mitigation strategies.
• Explore opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
• Work closely with product team to develop accurate forecasts and align supply chain delivery accordingly.
• Collaborate with various departments, including procurement, production, sales, and finance to align supply chain activities with overall business goals.

Supplier Management:
• Manage all internal and external relationships with international suppliers, negotiating contracts and terms.
• Evaluate supplier performance, and work to improve supplier reliability and compliance.

Logistics and Distribution:
• Oversee international transportation and distribution, optimizing routes and carriers.
• Collaborate with logistics partners to ensure on-time deliveries and reduce transportation costs.

Customs Compliance:
• Stay updated on changes in international free trade regulations / agreements and changes in duty tariffs.

Team Leadership
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing supply chain team, setting clear goals and providing guidance.
• Foster a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.

Performance and KPI
• Establish KPIs and regularly monitor forwarder, supplier, and internal performance against agreed benchmarks.
• Implement continuous improvement processes to drive operational efficiency.