Director of Supply Chain, ANZ

Why Valvoline Global Operations?
 
At Valvoline Global Operations, we’re proud to be The Original Motor Oil, but we’ve never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.

With a global presence, we develop future-ready products and provide best-in-class services for our partners around the world. For us, originality isn’t just about where we began; it’s about where we’re headed and how we’ll lead the way. We are originality in motion.

Our corporate values—Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence—are at the heart of everything we do. These values define how we operate, how we treat one another, and how we engage with our partners, customers, and the communities we serve. At Valvoline Global, we are united in our commitment to:

•    Treating everyone with care.
•    Acting with unwavering integrity.
•    Striving for excellence in all endeavors.
•    Delivering on our commitments with passion.
•    Collaborating as one unified team.

When you join Valvoline Global, you’ll become part of a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence. Together, we’re shaping the future of automotive and industrial solutions.

How You’ll Make an Impact

The Director of Supply Chain, ANZ is responsible for leading, directing and managing the supply chain to maximize the revenue and profitability of the brand and core products, to achieve agreed service levels and to operate at cost effective levels. In addition, they are required to provide leadership, direction and support to managers and staff; and to ensure all agreed cost and service levels are reached and maintained.

Within this context, the Director of Supply Chain, ANZ is inclusive of Manufacturing, Logistics and Warehousing, contributing to the strategic intent by working with key stakeholders to develop ad implement relevant products and services in line with corporate objectives and business requirements.

The incumbent is also responsible for the provision of support to the Managing director on issues such as policy and procedure development, service delivery and performance, business growth and the development of new and/or enhanced capabilities.

The Director of Supply Chain leads the team by coaching, mentoring and developing staff, including overseeing new employee onboarding, providing performance management feedback through goal setting, career development, training, employee recognition and disciplinary action (with the assistance of Human Resources where necessary).

Responsibilities Include

1. Effective Leadership

• Provide effective leadership to the Supply Chain team by providing clear strategy and guidelines that always focus on the best utilization of resources and achievement of business efficiencies
• Prioritizing activities across the Supply Chain to improve efficiency and effectiveness of activities, projects, and issues to focus upon
• Adding value to the whole of the organization in participation of resource allocation and decisions affecting the operations of the business
• Developing, monitoring, and optimizing the performance of staff by utilizing performance management tools and techniques to ensure performance targets are achieved, managers are recognized and rewarded and provided with ongoing development

2. Process Management

• Continually review and consider improvements in the process for delivering customer service and the achievement of an enduring customer relationship
• Ongoing management and analysis of processes with a view to identifying improvements and streamlining service delivery, including promotion of continuous improvement, and responding to recommendations from staff on process changes

3. Oversee the purchase and leasing of equipment and buildings for the whole Supply Chain

4. Safety, Environmental and CoR compliance across the whole Supply Chain

5. Develop and Distribute Procedures 

6. Financial Performance

• Assist with achieving set financial targets for revenue, profitability and manage costs within budget by conducting sound and timely budget management in alignment with business plans 
• Active and vigorous participation to achieve the corporate strategy and goals
• Management team delivers on agreed strategy and implementation plan, and their performance meets agreed standards
• Ensure operational staff engagement and empowerment of business unit direction, inclusive of strategies and their implementation
• Deliver or exceed the financial targets set for revenue and manage within allocated expenditure and contributes to the profitability of the business unit
• Ensure Supply Chain projects are delivered on time and within budget parameters

7. Other duties and responsibilities as determined by Valvoline from time to time in its sole discretion

Primary Interactions - Internal and External

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.
• Communicate key business information and strategic change initiatives to internal and external customers and staff.

What You’ll Need

• Relevant University or TAFE Education preferably in Manufacturing/Operations Management
• Relevant Industry Certifications
• Minimum of 10 years Management experience
• Minimum of 10 years Logistics/Manufacturing experience
• Experience in Purchasing, Planning, EHS and ISO environments
• Forklift and High Hazard licenses
• Travel upto 20% is required for this role

What Will Set You Apart

• Leadership in a Manufacturing/Logistics or Supply Chain environment
• Knowledge of industries legal rules and responsibilities
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities
• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics
• Communication and people skills
• Embodies the three virtues to be an ideal team player: hungry, humble and smart

Valvoline Global is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to ensuring accessibility throughout our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the recruitment or selection process, please contact us at:.

•    Email: Valvolineglobalcareers@valvolineglobal.com

This contact information is solely for accommodation requests. For inquiries about application status, please use the appropriate channels listed in your application materials.

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

At Valvoline Global, we’re looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our journey of innovation and excellence. Are you ready to shape the future with us? Apply today.

Requisition ID: 1642