Introduction:
Why work at LSC?
Have you been recently reflecting on your career? Are you interested in working within a company nearing its 100-year anniversary?
For 99 years, LSC has been dedicated to Protecting People, Places, and Possessions, and our success comes from the passionate individuals who share this mission.
Our recent employee engagement survey illustrated why you should join us:
* 90% of employees say their manager is supportive of their growth and development
* 92% appreciate the health and wellbeing support that LSC provides
* 90% of employees polled said they would recommend LSC as a great place to work, and we hope you might too.
As an Australian, family-owned business where our employees and our clients are all part of our extended family. We are proud to be the go-to, complete solution provider for Australian and New Zealand security professionals.
We don't just provide security solutions - we provide peace of mind. If you have what it takes to help LSC continue its legacy of protection and service, we would love to welcome you to our team.
Description:
About You
We're searching for a driven, analytical, and forward-thinking Inventory Planning Manager to lead our national inventory strategy. If you're passionate about using data to guide decisions, streamline processes, and ensure stock flows seamlessly across multiple sites, this role offers the chance to make a big impact.
About The Role
The Inventory Planning Manager ensures LSC's stock is optimally purchased and positioned across all sites by using strong data and metrics to maximise availability, minimise costs, and support both customer satisfaction and the company's financial performance.
What you will bring:
* 3 - 5+ years in inventory planning, supply chain, purchasing, or similar
* Leadership of inventory planning and stock optimisation across all multiple sites
* Oversight and improvement of inventory KPIs, reporting, and forecasting accuracy
* Collaboration with Purchasing, Operations, and other key teams to support demand planning
* Enhanced supply chain visibility, including improved lead times and ETA performance
* High-quality master data management within inventory systems
* A proactive approach to continuous improvement and process enhancement
* Strong leadership, coaching, and development of team members
Skills and Experiences:
Skills & Experience
Essential:
* Proven experience in inventory planning, supply chain or procurement
* Strong analytical capability and advanced Excel skills
* Confident working with ERP systems and reporting tools
* Experience leading or mentoring a team
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* High attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability
* Experience with S&OP, demand planning, and forecasting
* Continuous improvement and process-improvement experience
* Industry exposure to distribution or multi-site environments
Desirable:
* Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or related fields
Benefits
* Employee Assistance Program - support and assistance for you and your partner at those times in life when you need it most.
* Access to exclusive discounts through our employee benefits platform.
* A diverse team that's committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.
* Dental reimbursement scheme for permanent employees – claim up to $200 dollars a year for preventative dental.
* Onsite FREE parking.
Recruitment Agencies – thank you for thinking of us, however we do endeavour to fill our opportunities through direct channels wherever possible. If we find that we do need agency assistance, we will be in touch.
At LSC, we want our people to reflect the communities we operate in, and encourage applications from a diverse range of people, backgrounds, and experiences.
Candidates must have full Australian working rights to be considered.