Key Highlights
* Direct impact on business performance, cost optimisation and customer outcomes
* Supportive, collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation
* Hybrid role based in Macquarie Park – Work from home 2 days
* 12‐month maximum term contract opportunity
About Us
Canon is a global leader in imaging solutions, trusted by millions for innovation and quality. In Australia and New Zealand, we're proud to deliver products and services that help people connect, communicate, and achieve more every day. When you join Canon Australia, you'll experience a supportive culture that values your contribution and empowers you to grow. We are committed to helping you develop your career and turn your goals into reality, while playing an integral role in our success across the region.
About The Role
As an Inventory Planner, you will play a critical role in ensuring the right products are available at the right time across Oceania. Sitting within our Product Planning team, you will balance supply, demand, and inventory optimisation to support business performance and customer satisfaction. You will work cross‐functionally with Sales, Supply Chain, Customer Operations and global stakeholders, using data‐driven insights to manage inventory, forecast demand and minimise excess and obsolete stock. This is a high‐impact role suited to someone who thrives in a fast‐paced, analytical environment and enjoys influencing outcomes through strong stakeholder collaboration.
Scope of the Role
* Monitoring and maintaining optimal stock levels across Oceania to support sales and service outcomes
* Developing demand forecasts based on sales history, stock position, and inventory targets
* Managing procurement activities and placing orders in line with planning processes
* Proactively managing backorders and communicating supply timelines to stakeholders
* Analysing and reducing slow‐moving and aged inventory, including write‐off recommendations
* Maintaining accurate product and inventory data within ERP systems
* Delivering reporting and insights to support business decisions and performance improvement
* Driving continuous improvement initiatives across inventory planning processes
About You
You are detail oriented and thrive on combining strong analytical capability with excellent stakeholder management. You are comfortable operating independently and enjoy working with data to drive decisions and are confident navigating ambiguity in a dynamic environment.
What We Offer
In return, you enjoy the opportunity to be part of a collaborative, high‐performing team that offers strong cross‐functional exposure across the business. You will have access to ongoing career development and growth opportunities within a global organisation, while making a tangible commercial impact through optimising inventory performance and driving business outcomes. You will be part of a supportive culture that values innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement.
* Free parking and access to gym facilities at Canon's Macquarie Park location
* Bonus Leave including Birthday leave, Canon Day leave, Kyosei Day
* Training and development opportunities to help you bring your goals to life
* Wellbeing benefits, including everything from discounted health insurance to flu vaccines to confidential counselling
* Canon products and health insurance offered at discounted rates
We believe in the power of an inclusive and diverse workforce. We trust you will bring your authentic self to work and we will focus on making sure that together, we make a strong contribution to the broader community in which we operate.
As an equal opportunity employer focused on strengthening our inclusive culture, all applicants will be considered and we welcome applications from people of all ages, cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, abilities, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation and gender identities. Benefits/perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Canon Group and the country where you work. All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia without restrictions at the time of application.
Looking to join this diverse team? Apply online now.
Successful applicants will be notified of next steps.
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