Functional Consultant - Supply Chain
East Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3002
IXOM plays a vital part in the lives of tens of millions of people every day. We’re the experts behind the scenes, helping industries, businesses, and local communities thrive.
Our products, services and solutions are used across many end markets, including dairy, agriculture, viticulture, electricity, steel, food and beverage, pulp and paper, mining and construction, and water treatment (just to name a few).
About your role
This is a high-impact role at the heart of how IXOM’s Supply Chain operates and evolves.
As a Functional Consultant, you’ll translate business needs into scalable SAP-led solutions that optimise performance across our end-to-end Supply Chain. You’ll partner closely with stakeholders across the business, shaping how systems, processes and capabilities are designed and improved to support future growth.
We are currently progressing key initiatives across Integrated Business Planning (IBP), you’ll play a critical role in driving continuous improvement and innovation across IXOM’s Supply Chain landscape.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Partner with stakeholders to understand, define and translate Supply Chain business requirements
- Lead workshops, interviews and analysis to uncover detailed needs and opportunities
- Evaluate solution options and recommend best-fit approaches aligned to business outcomes
- Design end-to-end functional solutions across SAP and integrated systems (including S/4 and IBP environments)
- Contribute to major transformation programs, including S/4HANA implementation and IBP capability uplift
- Define clear functional and technical specifications (processes, applications, interfaces, infrastructure)
- Assess feasibility and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and IT strategy
- Identify opportunities to enhance or redesign business processes
- Support delivery through robust solution design and documentation
- Provide SME input and 3rd level support on critical SAP-related issues
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying innovation and optimisation opportunities
About You
You’re someone who enjoys working at the intersection of business and technology, with strong SAP Supply Chain expertise and a passion for improving how things work.
- Proven experience in SAP MM (and/or SD/IBP) within Supply Chain environments
- Background in functional consulting or solution design
- Strong experience translating business requirements into system solutions
- Ability to solve complex problems and provide practical, scalable recommendations
- Confident engaging and influencing stakeholders across the business
- Strong documentation skills – clear, structured and concise
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities and working autonomously
- Tertiary qualification in IT or related discipline
Why IXOM?
At IXOM, you’ll join a global organisation where your work genuinely shapes how our Supply Chain operates.
We offer:
- Competitive salary + recognition programs
- Strong wellbeing program and EAP support
- Learning & development, education assistance and internal mobility opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements where possible
- A values-driven culture focused on safety, integrity and continuous improvement
Our Process
We are committed to building a diverse workforce and supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process.
Background checks may include police checks, medical assessment, drug & alcohol testing and reference checks.
If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, our Talent Acquisition team is here to support you.
Apply Now
If you’re ready to shape the future of Supply Chain at IXOM, we’d love to hear from you.