Job Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage inventory and ensure smooth supply chain operations as our Supply and Demand Specialist - Parts and Equipment in Melbourne (Braeside). This role is ideal for someone who excels in ordering, monitoring stock levels, coordinating inventory movement, and maintaining effective control systems.
Key Responsibilities:
* General Purchasing Duties: Order and monitor stock levels from domestic and overseas suppliers based on MRP requirements. Maintain accurate purchasing records and liaise with various departments to support their needs.
* Demand Planning: Analyze and maintain sales forecasts to determine stock requirements. Review monthly forecasts with product managers and integrate demand into SAP.
* Parts Specialist: Perform expediting functions for all PD & V1 items, liaise with US and Australian warehouses, and arrange stock returns and annual scrapping of parts products.
* Vendor Performance Monitoring: Monitor ongoing vendor performance regarding quality, delivery, and service standards. Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards, including the Toro Code of Conduct.
* Reporting and Analysis: Run and analyze stock shortage reports, maintain order status, and ensure timely product receipt.
Requirements:
* Understanding of MRP processes is essential.
* Excellent PC literacy with experience using SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
* Sound financial awareness and business acumen.
* Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish effective business relationships.
* Strong organizational and planning skills.
* Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
* Clear focus on goals and a bias for action.
* Ability to influence others and implement change.