About the Role
Reporting into the Head of Supply, this role leads ANZ inventory planning across a network of 9 DCs. You'll be responsible for ensuring stock availability across the network, driving consistent planning processes, and developing a capable and engaged team. With high SKU fluctuation driven by ongoing promotional activity and short shelf life product.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a team of 6 inventory planners, driving accountability, consistency, and a high-performance culture
- Oversee ANZ inventory planning across 9 DCs, ensuring DCs are never out of stock
- Place purchase orders, monitor inbound supply, and manage stock coverage across the network
- Work closely with inventory controllers at each site to maintain alignment
- Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement process fixes to prevent recurrence
- Manage SKU fluctuation driven by promotional activity, ensuring the team is ahead of each promo cycle
- Build strong cross-functional relationships, particularly with the supply planning and promotions planning teams
- Champion continuous improvement, identify low-hanging fruit and set a clear vision for where the team is headed
About You
You're an experienced inventory planning professional with strong leadership experience and a track record of driving results in a fast-paced, multi-DC environment. You lead with confidence & hold your team accountable.
You will have:
- Solid inventory planning experience across a multi-DC, high-SKU environment
- Proven people leadership experience
- Experience with short shelf life, perishable, or promotional-heavy product
- Strong stakeholder management skills
Based in Wetherill Park with hybrid working.
For more information or a confidential discussion, contact Kirsty Burton at kburton@sharpandcarter.com.au or click Apply Now.
