SANDVIK MINING INVENTORY PLANNER & ANALYST – HEATHERBRAE, NEWCASTLE
The Regional Inventory Planner & Analyst – Mechanical Cutting supports proactive inventory planning and demand forecasting by analysing lead times, supply constraints, and customer requirements. The role drives strategic stock decisions, manages supplier performance, and delivers insights through reporting and forecasting tools to improve inventory efficiency and sales team responsiveness.
Key Responsibilities
Lead analysis of lead times and collaborate with customers to support forward-looking inventory planning.
Conduct detailed reviews of OSMI stock and identify potential customer targets for surplus inventory sales.
Provide risk assessments related to inventory needs, customer commitments, and supply limitations.
Support inventory forecasting and demand planning aligned with rebuild schedules and market trends; analyse stockouts versus forecast.
Assist in setting strategic stock levels for both existing and new items.
Review and support strategic spare parts stock holdings in line with OSMI reduction initiatives.
Contribute to the development of recommended spares holding lists by unit serial number.
Manage supply constraints by tracking issues for inventory to customer backorders, enabling effective sales team planning.
Place and expedite purchase orders with external suppliers to meet inventory and customer demands.
Monitor supplier performance and elevate delays or risks to appropriate stakeholders.
Escalate supplier performance issues, particularly for long-lead or constrained items.
Analyse and report monthly DIFOT (Delivery in Full, On Time) metrics to highlight and address delivery performance gaps.
Build, maintain, and share inventory dashboards and reports in Power BI for key stakeholders.
Deliver updated supply-demand forecasting packs to the sales team to support proactive planning and market responsiveness.
Provide and maintain lead time templates and definitions for customer-facing teams to ensure consistent communication.
Provide backup support to inventory administration, ensuring continuity in stock control, returns processing, and system updates.
Qualifications
Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
2 to 5 years of experience in inventory control, supply chain operations, or logistics—ideally gained in a regional or multi-site environment.
Hands-on experience with ERP and CRM systems, particularly SAP, Aurora System 21, and Salesforce.
Proven ability to analyse inventory data, forecast demand, and contribute to cost control initiatives.
Advanced proficiency in Power BI, including DAX, Power Query, and data modelling, to transform data into actionable insights.
Location
Heatherbrae, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Work Eligibility and Pre-employment
To be eligible for this role, you must have the right to live and work in Australia. You will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment medical.
What We Offer
Generous superannuation contributions above the industry standard.
Comprehensive employee benefits program, including salary sacrifice options and a Length of Service Recognition program.
Employee referral program, earning up to $5,000 per successful referral.
Company-funded paid parental leave, with superannuation contributions during the leave period.
Extensive training opportunities, from internal programs to contributions towards external studies.
Sandvik Wellness Program to support and enhance your health and wellbeing.
Ongoing development opportunities with extensive internal and external training.
Equal Opportunity
Sandvik is an Equal Opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Sandvik is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women, recognised for our ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive, and flexible workplace. We've been listed among the Top 101 Endorsed Employers for five consecutive years.
About Sandvik
SANDVIK MINING AND ROCK SOLUTIONS is a global leading Original Equipment Manufacturer, delivering comprehensive equipment, tools, parts, services, and technical solutions tailored to the mining and infrastructure industries. With 41,000 employees across more than 170 countries, we advance the world through engineering by helping customers transition sustainably in mining, rock processing, and component manufacturing. Sustainability is integral to our growth and our customers' success, with a commitment to net-zero emissions and 90 % circularity by ****.
Contact
For further information about the role please reach out to HR Operations Specialist – Alexis McKechnie –
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Agencies need not apply.
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