ANZ Network Inventory Planner: Optimize Stock

James Hardie Building Products; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Product discounts

Paid parental leave

Job summary

James Hardie Building Products is seeking an ANZ Network Inventory Planner to optimise inventory across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring the right products are available where needed to meet customer demand.

You will partner with Manufacturing, Commercial, Distribution, Customer Service and Finance to drive inventory performance, improve DIFOT, and identify opportunities to enhance network efficiency in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is highly desirable.
• 3–5 years’ experience in inventory planning or supply planning within manufacturing or distribution.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and replenishment principles.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory across ANZ manufacturing, distribution, third‑party and intercompany locations to meet service levels and working capital targets.
• Review demand trends, manage lifecycle inventory risks and take actions to improve stock availability while minimising excess.
• Plan and coordinate replenishment and stock transfers, managing logistics and supply constraints.
• Optimise transfer frequency, source allocation and container utilisation for intercompany and cross-border movements.
• Produce inventory forecasts and analyze performance to identify risks and opportunities for decision making.
• Maintain accurate inventory reporting, stock visibility and ETA information for stakeholders.
• Coordinate stocktakes and reconcile discrepancies to improve accuracy.
• Maintain inventory planning master data and resolve SAP/process exceptions to ensure system integrity.
• Improve replenishment, transfer and reporting processes by partnering with stakeholders to enhance SAP functionality and data quality.
• Lead cross-functional reviews and balance service, budget and inventory investment outcomes.

Skills

Inventory management

Forecasting & analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Engineering or related

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

James Hardie Building Products is seeking an ANZ Network Inventory Planner to optimise inventory across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring the right products are available where needed to meet customer demand.

You will partner with Manufacturing, Commercial, Distribution, Customer Service and Finance to drive inventory performance, improve DIFOT, and identify opportunities to enhance network efficiency in a dynamic environment.