Assistant Operations Manager- Group Supply & Operations | Melbourne - Inner (VIC)

Job Description

• Hybrid and flexible working, health & wellbeing programs
• Collaborative culture with a genuine commitment to sustainability
• Huge focus on learn and grow opportunities 

We are looking for an Assistant Operations Manager  for our Group Supply & Operations team based in our Kew Office.

The Assistant Operations Manager is responsible for managing the end-to-end operations procedures and executing business plans for their category/customer base. You are responsible for achieving DIFOT (Delivery in full on time) as well as managing stock levels and ensuring stock turn rates are maximised. This will be achieved by effectively collaborating with your internal stakeholders, including Design, Brands, Sales and R&D, and external vendors and customers, across several sites domestically and globally.

What will my day to day look like?

• Collaborate with supply base, planning, logistics and demands to achieve DIFOT targets
• Facilitate and lead supply and demand meetings
• Streamline customer ordering cycles and lead times
• Work closely with Hanes Logistics team to ensure smooth operations between supply and the customer
• Troubleshoot concerns with seasonal and basic delivery timelines

What experience do I have?

• A huge priority for us is finding a confident and natural communicator, who is really comfortable liaising and working across very different teams and bringing other's on the journey
• You have a background in project management ( or have exceptional organisational skills) and can effectively plan and lead people and projects from start to finish
• Factory experience in the apparel sector is advantageous
• An understanding of LEAN principles would be hugely beneficial
• We need someone who is highly analytical – there will be the requirement to deep dive into high volumes of data to get to the root of problems, and you must be a strong Excel user

What's in it for me?

• Amazing working culture, structured training & development programs, genuine internal career pathways … love coming to work!
• Huge staff discounts! Enjoy up to 70% across all brands in the Hanes portfolio … we're talking about huge savings on Bonds, Champion, Sheridan, Bras N Things, Berlei, Jockey – and more!
• Sample sales and extended family and friends discounts
• Wellness Programs – regular free skin checks, flu shots, remedial massages, Employee Assistance Program, fresh fruit delivered on-site  
• Access to awesome perks, including corporate discounts, novated car leasing, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave Program
• Monthly business updates from our CEO and Senior Leadership Team, with regular presentations from our community partners
• “Summer Fun” – take advantage of a days leave every fortnight, in addition to your leave allowance, during the summer months and make the most of the sun!
• Company-wide “Golden Yarn” Reward & Recognition Program
• Modern and relaxed office environment with sit-stand desks and a strictly casual dress-code!
• “Lunch & Learn” sessions, with topics including financial management and health & wellness
• Established and committed LEAN organization offering on-going training to all employees
• Genuine commitment to global sustainability

Who are we?

Hanes Brands Australasia is home to some of Australia's most iconic brands, and we are proud to be part the US powerhouse Hanes Brands Inc, one of the world's largest manufacturer and marketer of basic apparel brands.

We have 18 brands in our HBA portfolio, including Bonds, Champion, Berlei, Jockey, Sheridan and Bras N Things, and a number of offices across Australia and New Zealand. Our Head Office is in Kew, Melbourne; we have multiple sites in Sydney, offices in Auckland and factories in China. We're a household name delivering beautiful comfy products that Aussies just love. And with six hugely successful e-commerce sites, an extensive and rapidly growing store network, amazing and well-established wholesale partnerships and a growing international presence, the future is looking bright!

Cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace …

Here at Hanes Brands Australasia, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace cultivating a diverse, inclusive and vibrant work environment.  We encourage our employees to bring their true selves to work and support them to reach their full potential both personally and professionally.  We have a culture of high performance in our workplace and celebrate the diversity of our employees who contribute to the success of our organisation. Therefore, we warmly welcome all people to apply to work with us.

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