Overview
Inventory Planner (Newcastle) role at Bendigo Advertiser in the Procurement & Supply Team. We are seeking an experienced Inventory Planner/Analyst reporting to the Inventory Manager to join our dynamic Procurement & Supply Team. In this role you will play a pivotal part to ensure a seamless and economical flow of parts and materials utilising the SAP ERP. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in inventory planning, strong analytical skills, ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting and a commitment to driving operational excellence.
What You’ll Do
Effectively execute inventory planning strategies to meet production and operational requirements with consideration to Inventory Working Capital
Regular meetings with Maintenance Planners and other personnel to understand materials requirements
Review and report on daily Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and communicate status and any rectification to business partners.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure correct inventory levels are maintained to support maintenance and production schedules.
Liaise with vendors and other Whitehaven sites and assets to secure parts availability.
Support of Master Data accuracy through data reconciliation and the review of materials, duplication checking and request validation.
Provide analytical reviews to identify anomalies, and opportunities for process improvement and Inventory Optimisation.
Conduct regular analysis, reconciliations and audits to ensure data accuracy and data governance.
Address data and Material discrepancies and implement corrective actions to prevent future inventory issues.
Expediting for Catalogued materials to meet a planned demand if material is late in delivery, out of stock and the demand cannot be rescheduled.
Implement best practices and benchmarks for inventory planning.
What You’ll Bring
Relevant tertiary qualifications.
Proven experience in inventory planning, preferably in the mining or heavy industry sector.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an attention to detail.
Proficiency in SAP (S/4 HANA) or similar industry-specific ERP systems.
Intermediate to advanced skill level in MS Excel and MS Power BI
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across various work streams.
To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.
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