Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Title: IT Manager Supply Chain Location: Chadstone, Victoria, AU About us At Officeworks we make bigger things happen. Our customers, our team, and our community are our heart and soul. And if our brilliant people have taught us anything, it is that we can do all kinds of incredible things, each and every day. Fast paced. Innovative. Inspiring. With close to 10000 team members and a national footprint of more than 168 retail stores Australia wide – we're focused on delivering a wide range, low price and great service. We're about inspiring new ideas and thinking outside the box. We're about kicking goals, having a laugh and pushing each other. We are about being rewarded and supported. We're about teaching a customer something new and supporting the community. We're about making a difference. About the role As the IT Manager for Supply Chain at Officeworks, you will serve as the crucial link between our Supply Chain organization and technology functions. Your primary responsibility will be to drive the delivery of technology solutions necessary for the successful execution of our Supply Chain & Procurement strategy. You will advise the business on technical aspects, manage vendor relationships, and ensure alignment between technology requirements and proposed solutions. Additionally, you will provide thought leadership on emerging technologies and their applications for Officeworks. You will also manage the team responsible for ownership, support, and lifecycle management of supply chain systems, providing guidance and thought leadership within this space. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development, deployment, and support of all Supply Chain applications. Provide guidance and capability to integrate core business data. Collaborate seamlessly with other IT teams and departments to deliver strategic objectives. Develop business cases for new initiatives in partnership with department sponsors. Run selection processes for IT applications with stakeholder engagement. Manage vendors effectively and ensure compliance with IT security and legislative requirements. Maintain a 3-year forward plan for system architecture. Oversee project financials and ensure benefits realization. Transition initiatives from project to business as usual (BAU) status. Track project benefits realization. About you A successful applicant will posses the following: Appropriate tertiary qualifications, ideally at postgraduate level. At least 6 years of Supply Chain IT experience. Minimum 4 years in IT leadership roles. At least 6 years of project-based experience. Experience working in cross-functional teams. Budget and project management experience. Strong communication, problem-solving, and technical skills. High integrity, ability to work well in a team, and perform under limited supervision. Initiative, innovation, and passion for IT solutions. Flexibility for travel and handling stressful situations. Attention to detail and interest in emerging technologies. Our culture It's all in a day's work when you're part of the Officeworks community – where you're not defined by who you are, but what you can do. We celebrate our teams' uniqueness by offering the below to the Officeworks family: An inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment. Flexible working arrangements to best support your individual needs. A key focus on wellbeing and safety. Generous discounts at Officeworks, Bunnings, Kmart, Target and Catch. Ongoing training and development opportunities to progress your career. Industry leading Growing Families policy. At Officeworks, we operate best when our team represents the communities we serve. We proudly commit to providing a safe and supportive work environment for everyone. We actively encourage applications from all candidates, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people with disabilities. Officeworks is a 'Circle Back Initiative' employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr
