Inventory Planning Manager

Job title : Inventory Planning Manager
Location : Parramatta
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Salary : Competitive salary
Contact name : Kirsty Burton
Contact email : kburton@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1728738
A Global FMCG company are looking for an Inventory Planning Manager to join their team. With a DC network across ANZ and a high-performing supply chain team, this is a great opportunity to step into a leadership role where you can make your mark.
  
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.