Global Inventory & Purchasing Planner

Tradezone Pty Ltd; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradezone Pty Ltd is seeking a Purchasing/Inventory Planner to support the purchasing team and category leads with day-to-day purchasing activities and inventory planning. You will manage purchase orders and ensure stock availability across our broad product range, working closely with suppliers, freight providers, and internal stakeholders to maintain accurate inventory levels.

You will help forecast demand, coordinate overseas orders, and monitor stock across distribution centers while

Qualifications

• Experience in Purchasing, Procurement or Inventory Support roles is essential.
• Exposure to Solar or related industries is advantageous.
• Proficient with Excel (XLOOKUP and PivotTables) and ERP/inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting and replenishment planning; container planning and optimisation.
• Forward order planning against lead times; manage stock cover and shortages/excess.
• Raising and maintaining international purchase orders with accurate pricing and dates.
• Follow up with suppliers on orders, deliveries and stock availability.
• Monitor open POs and update delivery dates.
• Assist with stock replenishment and transfers between centers.
• Coordinate overseas purchasing with international suppliers.
• Monitor international shipments, lead times and schedules.
• Liaise with suppliers, freight providers, warehouses and internal teams.
• Maintain product, supplier and purchasing data in systems.
• Assist with reporting, stock analysis and purchasing administration.
• Identify and escalate stock shortages and delays.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Inventory management

Negotiation

Overseas purchasing

Stock replenishment

Autonomous work style

Team collaboration

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Tradezone Pty Ltd is seeking a Purchasing/Inventory Planner to support the purchasing team and category leads with day-to-day purchasing activities and inventory planning. You will manage purchase orders and ensure stock availability across our broad product range, working closely with suppliers, freight providers, and internal stakeholders to maintain accurate inventory levels.

You will help forecast demand, coordinate overseas orders, and monitor stock across distribution centers while