About the Company
Supagas is a fast‐growing national supplier of cylinder gases such as LPG, Industrial Gases, Hospitality Gases and Helium. We are rapidly building a reputation for growth and success based on an exceptional "YES WE CAN" customer service offering and quality products in the highly competitive market.
About the Role
As Supply and Inventory Planner, reporting into the Operations Finance Manager, you will consolidate and analyse data, use reporting tools to monitor asset and inventory requirements and provide actionable insights to optimise inventory and asset holdings, working capital, and overall operating plans.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Develop, track and adjust supply plans for LPG and industrial cylinders, valves and vessels from local and overseas suppliers to ensure customer requirements are met.
* Collaborate with sales, demand planning, and branch teams to align forecasts, using historical data and market insights to support growth and continuous improvement.
* Analyse branch‐level asset and inventory data to identify trends, optimise stock levels, reduce working capital and improve operational efficiency.
* Set and maintain minimum inventory holdings across all sites, including cylinders, valves, stillages and vessels, ensuring effective replenishment processes.
* Monitor inventory carrying costs and implement strategies to reduce them, including rationalising product ranges and under‐utilised assets.
* Manage reorder points, order quantities and replenishment schedules in collaboration with procurement and operations to prevent stockouts or excess inventory.
* Maintain detailed records of cylinder and asset transactions, ensuring compliance with internal processes and facilitating cross‐functional decision‐making.
Skills & Experience
* Minimally, 2 years' experience in supply planning, inventory management or a similar role, ideally in manufacturing, industrial or related environments.
* Supply Chain or Asset Management qualifications and a Bachelor's degree in a related field are highly regarded.
* Technical proficiency with ERP systems and reporting tools that support data modelling (e.g. Pronto, TM1, Power BI).
* Robust ability to model and interpret data to support supply planning decisions.
* Proven experience in building and reviewing forecasts.
* Ability to translate data modelling outputs into actionable supply plans that optimise inventory and working capital.
* Proficient in Excel, including advanced functions and VBA.
* Ability to demonstrate both a commercial and customer‐centric approach to decision making.
* Advanced analytic capability and high attention to detail.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and engage with all levels across the business.
Benefits
* Market‐leading pay and benefits.
* Long‐term job stability.
* Real essence of family and community across the team.
* Career development opportunities and ongoing training.
* Referral rewards – earn extra by referring friends to join the team.
* Access to employee benefits app – discounts at 1,700+ brands for you and your family.
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