Supply Chain Recruitment Specialists

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Supply chains are under constant pressure to deliver more: improve availability, manage costs, respond to changing demand and build greater resilience into how products move from supplier to customer.

Six Degrees Executive connects businesses with supply chain professionals who can balance operational performance with commercial priorities, using data, systems and strong stakeholder relationships to keep supply chains moving.

Our specialist supply chain recruiters work across FMCG, Consumer, Retail, Industrial Manufacturing, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Services, recruiting talent across planning, logistics, inventory and supply chain leadership.

Where we specialise in supply chain

From improving forecast accuracy and inventory performance to strengthening logistics networks and leading end-to-end supply chain strategy, we recruit across the full supply chain function.

Our networks span experienced supply chain leaders, specialist planning and logistics talent, and professionals who can step into permanent or contract roles when additional capability is needed.
Supply chain leadership
Supply Chain
Leadership

Finding leaders who can build resilient supply chains, improve performance and connect supply chain strategy with broader commercial priorities.

Roles we recruit:
Head of Supply Chain | Supply Chain Director | Supply Chain Manager | Integrated Business Planning Manager

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Planning
& Inventory

Connecting with planning professionals who can turn operational data into better decisions across forecasting, inventory and supply.

Roles we recruit:
Demand Planning Manager | Demand Planner | Supply Planner | Supply & Demand Planner | Inventory Manager | Production Planner | Production Scheduler

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Logistics, Transport
& Warehousing

Recruiting professionals who can improve the movement and storage of goods while balancing service, cost and operational performance.

Roles we recruit:
Logistics Manager | Transport Manager | Warehouse Manager | Distribution Manager | Logistics Coordinator

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Improvement & Analytics

Finding specialists who can improve processes, strengthen systems and use data to identify opportunities across the supply chain.

Roles we recruit:
Supply Chain Analyst | Supply Chain Coordinator | Continuous Improvement Manager | Project Manager | S&OP Specialist | Six Sigma Specialist

Supply chain consultants

Our supply chain recruiters combine specialist market knowledge with established networks across Australia.

We take the time to understand the operating environment behind each role, from the systems and processes involved to the commercial priorities and team dynamics, helping businesses connect with talent that can make an impact.

Meet the team
Alastair Pennie
Alastair Pennie

Director - New South Wales
Executive search, Procurement, Contracting, Supply chain, Consumer & FMCG, Healthcare, Sydney

Chris Barr
Chris Barr

Director
Procurement, Supply chain, Retail, Consumer & FMCG, Healthcare, Services, Brisbane

David Goodrem
David Goodrem

Associate Director
Engineering, Procurement, Supply chain, Melbourne

Carl Stephen
Carl Stephen

Manager
Contracting, Supply chain, Melbourne

Conor Hayden
Conor Hayden

Senior Consultant
Supply chain, Sydney

Anthony Branch
Anthony Branch

Executive Consultant
Supply chain, Procurement, Operations, Contracting, Brisbane

Luke Gunn
Luke Gunn

Executive Consultant
Supply chain, Operations, Melbourne

Etienne Pommey
Etienne Pommey

Executive Consultant
Procurement, Supply chain, Contracting, Melbourne

Tiernan O'Brien
Tiernan O'Brien

Senior Consultant
Contracting, Supply chain, Business to Business, Consumer & FMCG, Retail, Melbourne

James Jamieson
James Jamieson

Consultant
Supply chain, Contracting, Sydney

Sean Johnson
Sean Johnson

Client Services Director
Supply chain, Engineering, Procurement, Operations, Brisbane

Supply chain
success stories

See how we’ve partnered with organisations to strengthen supply chain capability, navigate periods of change and secure specialist talent.

View our case studies
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Head of Logistics
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Demand and Inventory Planning Analyst
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Supply Chain Director
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Supply Chain Manager
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Regional Supply Chain Manager
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National Logistics Manager, Head of Logistics
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National S&OP Manager
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Head of Customer Service & Logistics
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National Implementation Manager

Supply chain
jobs we recruit

Meet our dedicated supply chain specialists who connect businesses with skilled professionals across Australia. Their expertise and industry knowledge ensure every placement is the right fit, every time.
  • CI management
  • Demand planning
  • Integrated Business Planning
  • Inventory management
  • Logistics management
  • Production scheduling
  • Project management
  • Sales and operations planning
  • Six Sigma analysts
  • Supply chain analyst
  • Supply chain coordinator
  • Supply and demand planning
  • Supply chain management
  • TQM specialists
  • Transport
  • Warehousing

Supply chain job opportunities

 

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What our customers
say about us

Hear from clients and candidates who have partnered with Six Degrees Executive. Their stories reflect our commitment to genuine relationships, clear communication and successful outcomes.

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Supply chain recruitment FAQs

Have another question? Get in touch with our Supply Chain team.

We recruit across the supply chain function, including supply chain leadership, demand and supply planning, inventory, logistics, transport, warehousing, production planning, continuous improvement and supply chain analytics.

Our supply chain recruiters work across FMCG, Consumer, Retail, Industrial Manufacturing, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Services, connecting businesses with professionals who understand the demands of their operating environment.

Yes. We recruit senior supply chain appointments including Heads of Supply Chain, Supply Chain Directors, Supply Chain Managers and other leadership roles through our permanent recruitment and Executive Search capability.

Yes. We recruit experienced supply chain contractors when businesses need additional capability or flexibility, including for transformation and systems projects, operational peaks, parental leave, interim requirements and periods of change.

Our specialist recruiters maintain established networks across the Australian supply chain market. We combine targeted search, advertising and our existing candidate networks to identify professionals with the technical experience, industry knowledge and stakeholder capability required for each role.

Contracting FAQs

After confirming the placement, the assignment manager responsible for approving the candidate's timesheets will receive an email to access our user-friendly online payroll and timesheet system called "Astute". Within this system, the candidate will complete their weekly timesheets for your approval.

If you're using Astute to approve timesheets, these articles from the Astute Help Centre might be helpful.

Fixed-term contracts have a defined duration, while on-hire contracts are indefinite and can be terminated with notice.

Yes, successful contracting candidates, otherwise known as 'on-hire' employees, are hired by us.  We invoice you, the company, on a weekly basis and the on-hire employee is also paid weekly.

Every individual represented by Six Degrees Executive has had a personal meeting with one of our skilled recruiters. We take the time to talk about their experience, qualifications, accomplishments as well as their career aspirations and goals.

The time it takes to fill contracting roles can vary depending on the specificity of the requirements and the efficiency of your internal process. Typically, we are able to fill these roles within a timeframe of 24 to 72 hours.

“Total Charge Rate” is a rate inclusive of candidate base + super, taxes, workers comp, insurance and agency margin. There is no “upfront fee”, as everything is rolled into one outgoing cost for you.