Back to jobs
Planning Analyst
- LocationMelbourne
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Supply Chain
- Reference1616514
Job description
The business
Our client is the top supplier in electrical engineering projects across ANZ with deep customer and supplier relationships built over many years. They're actively evolving their supply chain - modernising systems, challenging processes, and creating space for people to contribute ideas that actually get implemented.
The leadership
The supply chain leadership within this business are genuinely agile and open-minded. They've built a strong culture based on collaboration and a real commitment to striving for excellence. They're actively looking for people who value a positive, team-oriented culture and want to be part of something meaningful.
We've known the leadership team personally for four years, and they're among the best supply chain leadership teams we've come across. They create an environment where people want to do their best work.
The role
This is a brand new Inventory Planning Analyst role created as part of their supply chain transformation agenda. You'll sit within the central supply chain team with the Demand Planning Lead, two Demand Planners, a Supply Planner, and an Operations Planner.
Your primary focus is maintaining optimal inventory levels across all branch locations and the main distribution centre. You'll translate complex inventory data into clear, actionable recommendations for state managers and supply chain leadership.
What you will be doing
Essential:
Our client is the top supplier in electrical engineering projects across ANZ with deep customer and supplier relationships built over many years. They're actively evolving their supply chain - modernising systems, challenging processes, and creating space for people to contribute ideas that actually get implemented.
The leadership
The supply chain leadership within this business are genuinely agile and open-minded. They've built a strong culture based on collaboration and a real commitment to striving for excellence. They're actively looking for people who value a positive, team-oriented culture and want to be part of something meaningful.
We've known the leadership team personally for four years, and they're among the best supply chain leadership teams we've come across. They create an environment where people want to do their best work.
The role
This is a brand new Inventory Planning Analyst role created as part of their supply chain transformation agenda. You'll sit within the central supply chain team with the Demand Planning Lead, two Demand Planners, a Supply Planner, and an Operations Planner.
Your primary focus is maintaining optimal inventory levels across all branch locations and the main distribution centre. You'll translate complex inventory data into clear, actionable recommendations for state managers and supply chain leadership.
What you will be doing
- Analyse and monitor inventory levels across branch locations to ensure optimal stock holdings
- Generate regular inventory reports including stock aging, slow moving items, and branch performance analysis
- Conduct branch stock reviews and provide recommendations for inventory adjustments and transfers
- Identify and manage dead stock, obsolete inventory, and excess holdings to minimise write-offs
- Maintain inventory master data accuracy and support data cleansing initiatives
- Drive continuous improvement in inventory management processes and systems
- Collaborate with supply, demand, warehouse and logistics teams to align inventory strategies
Essential:
- At least 5 years in an analyst role with inventory management as a core focus
- Ability to work independently and contribute to building new processes and procedures from the ground up
- Background in distributor model business preferred but not essential
- Proficiency in Dynamics 365, SAP or Oracle
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and dashboard creation
- Experience with inventory analysis techniques, including ABC classification, stock ageing, and turnover analysis
- Understanding of multi-site inventory distribution models
- Power BI or similar data visualisation experience (highly desirable given reporting focus)
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
- Able to translate complex data into clear, practical recommendations
- Comfortable influencing and working with branch managers and operational teams
- Adaptable and at ease in an evolving environment
- Capable of building structure and process where it doesn't yet exist
- Highly competitive salary
- 2 days working from home (flexibility with start and finish times in the office) think about being able to school drop off)
- Central location
- Opportunities to contribute to the business transformation and growth agenda