Demand Planner/Inventory Controller

Michael Page; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Demand Planner/Inventory Controller in Melbourne (Oakleigh) to drive AI-led forecasting and transform inventory processes. This permanent, on-site role focuses on maintaining stock levels, analysing market trends, and collaborating with procurement to optimise schedules and relationships.

You will develop accurate demand forecasts, monitor stock, and identify discrepancies while reporting on performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in demand planning and inventory management within the distribution industry.
• Proficiency in analysing data and using forecasting tools or software.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of procurement and supply chain processes.
• Problem-solving skills to address inventory challenges efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts to support procurement and supply chain operations.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure stock availability aligns with business needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to optimise stock management processes.
• Analyse sales data and market trends to improve demand planning accuracy.
• Identify and address inventory discrepancies or shortages promptly.
• Prepare regular reports on inventory performance and demand forecasts.
• Support the procurement team in maintaining supplier relationships and order schedules.
• Implement strategies to minimise overstock and reduce waste.

Skills

Demand planning

Inventory management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Procurement knowledge

Problem solving

Forecasting tools

Tools

Forecasting software

Job description

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts to support procurement and supply chain operations.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure stock availability aligns with business needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to optimise stock management processes.
• Analyse sales data and market trends to improve demand planning accuracy.
• Identify and address inventory discrepancies or shortages promptly.
• Prepare regular reports on inventory performance and demand forecasts.
• Support the procurement team in maintaining supplier relationships and order schedules.
• Implement strategies to minimise overstock and reduce waste.

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts to support procurement and supply chain operations.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure stock availability aligns with business needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to optimise stock management processes.
• Analyse sales data and market trends to improve demand planning accuracy.
• Identify and address inventory discrepancies or shortages promptly.
• Prepare regular reports on inventory performance and demand forecasts.
• Support the procurement team in maintaining supplier relationships and order schedules.
• Implement strategies to minimise overstock and reduce waste.

Drive AI-led forecasting and leave your mark on the businessOwn inventory transformation in a high-impact standalone role

A successful Demand Planner/Inventory Controller should have:

• Experience in demand planning and inventory management within the distribution industry.
• Proficiency in analysing data and using forecasting tools or software.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of procurement and supply chain processes.
• Problem-solving skills to address inventory challenges efficiently.

This role is with a SME company operating in the distribution industry and is based in Oakleigh.

• Annual salary of AUD 110,000 plus super.
• Permanent full-time on-site position based in Oakleigh.