Fastair Services Pty Ltd is seeking an analytical and commercially focused Supply Chain Analyst to join our team in Brendale, Queensland.

Established in 1977, Fastair provides global procurement and logistics solutions to businesses throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Our operations involve sourcing products from an extensive international supplier network, managing procurement requirements, coordinating freight and consolidation, and supporting the efficient movement of industrial products to customers across multiple markets.

As Supply Chain Analyst, you will analyse Fastair's end-to-end procurement, supplier and logistics processes to identify opportunities to improve delivery performance, cost efficiency, service continuity and operational effectiveness.

The role will involve working with supply-chain data, suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders to evaluate existing processes, identify risks and inefficiencies, develop recommendations and assist with implementing improved procurement and logistics workflows.

Benefits

• Full-time, ongoing employment with an established Australian business
• Competitive remuneration package
• Exposure to international procurement and Asia-Pacific logistics operations
• Opportunity to work with a large and diverse supplier and manufacturer network
• Hands-on involvement in supply-chain analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
• Exposure to procurement systems, digital invoicing and order-tracking processes
• Professional development and opportunity to broaden supply-chain expertise
• Supportive and experienced team environment
• Opportunity to contribute directly to operational efficiency and customer outcomes

Task & responsibilities

As a Supply Chain Analyst, your responsibilities will include:

• Analyse end-to-end supply-chain processes, including procurement, supplier fulfilment, freight, order processing and delivery, to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Collect and analyse supply-chain data, including supplier performance, purchasing costs, lead times, freight movements, margins and service levels, to support operational and commercial decisions.
• Evaluate supplier performance, market conditions, pricing trends and supplier capabilities to identify sourcing opportunities, cost savings and supply-continuity risks.
• Review procurement, logistics and business processes and recommend improvements to systems, workflows, supplier arrangements and internal procedures.
• Analyse inventory, orders, shipments and delivery activities to identify discrepancies, delays, supply constraints and issues affecting customer fulfilment.
• Assess supply-chain risks and recommend strategies to mitigate supplier dependency, price fluctuations, freight delays and service interruptions.
• Manage supplier and stakeholder relationships and support commercial negotiations regarding pricing, contract terms, delivery arrangements and service levels.
• Use SAP Ariba and other business systems to support purchasing, supplier management, order processing, reporting and continuous supply-chain improvement.
• implementing approved improvements and monitoring their effectiveness
• preparing reports and recommendations for management
• guiding team members on improved processes

Qualification & experience

The successful applicant will ideally possess:

• A Bachelor degree or higher qualification in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Systems Engineering, Logistics, Procurement, Operations Management or a closely related discipline.
• Previous professional experience in supply-chain analysis, logistics analysis, procurement analysis or a related analytical supply-chain role.
• Demonstrated experience analysing procurement, supplier and logistics processes and recommending operational improvements.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret supply-chain, purchasing, pricing and delivery data.
• Experience evaluating supplier performance, pricing, lead times and service levels.
• Knowledge of procurement, sourcing, freight, logistics and order-fulfilment processes.
• Experience with SAP Ariba or comparable procurement/ERP systems will be highly regarded.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis/reporting skills.
• Sound commercial awareness and experience supporting supplier negotiations and sourcing decisions.
• Ability to identify supply-chain risks and develop practical recommendations to minimise disruption.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple supply-chain priorities in an international procurement environment.