Group Deployment Manager

CSR Limited; Ryde; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Parental leave

Rewards program discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

CSR Limited is seeking a Group Deployment Manager to lead the inventory deployment strategy across our multi-site network in North Ryde/Ingleburn, Australia. You will oversee intra- and interstate stock transfers and vendor-furnished finished goods, ensuring stock availability aligns with customer demand and commercial goals.

You will drive data-driven decisions on inventory levels, forecasting, and deployment, while collaborating with Customer Service, Sales, Logistics, Operations, Procurement,

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years' experience in inventory deployment, planning, or supply chain management across multiple sites.
• Strong data analysis and forecasting skills, with the ability to translate insights into business outcomes.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including coaching, performance management, and team development.
• Experience driving inventory optimisation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Strong vendor and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory deployment across the national network, ensuring the right stock is available in the right location to meet customer and commercial needs.
• Monitor stock levels to optimise inventory availability and performance.
• Collaborate with Customer Service, Logistics, Operations, and Procurement teams to support seamless stock movement and supply continuity.
• Work with key internal stakeholders to proactively resolve inventory, supply, and deployment challenges.
• Utilise data and insights to inform strategic decision-making and improve business outcomes.
• Lead, develop, and coach a high-performing team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence.

Skills

Inventory deployment

Supply chain leadership

Data analysis

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

ERP systems (SAP)

Maestro

Education

Supply Chain / Logistics / Operations degree

Tools

SAP

Maestro

Job description

At CSR, we're building a better future together.

We are a team of 2,600 people across Australia and New Zealand, and we are all collaborating every single day towards a shared purpose - 'Building solutions for a better future'. As a leading Australian Manufacturing business, we're at the forefront of developing innovative, sustainable, and high performing building products and systems.

At CSR, we put people first. We are committed to creating a safe, respectful, supportive, and inclusive working environment that enables everyone to feel valued, grow and truly thrive. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for everyone and welcoming people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, abilities,and life stage.

The Opportunity:

CSR are seeking a Group Deployment Manager to be based in North Ryde/Ingleburn. As the Group Deployment Manager, you will lead the inventory deployment strategy across our multi-site network. This will be delivered through leadership of intra and interstate stock transfers and the purchasing of vendor supplied finished goods. ensuring the right stock is available in the right location to meet customer demand and commercial objectives. Working closely with Customer Service, Sales, Logistics, Operations, Procurement, and site teams, you will optimize ensure high stock availability, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and lead a high-performing team focused on operational excellence.

You will leverage data-driven insights to manage inventory levels, stock movements, forecasting, and deployment decisions, while applying inventory management principles to improve service levels, efficiency, and working capital outcomes. You'll resolve supply challenges, and champion collaboration across the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead inventory deployment across the national network, ensuring the right stock is available in the right location to meet customer and commercial needs.
• Monitor stock levels to optimise inventory availability and performance.
• Collaborate with Customer Service, Logistics, Operations, and Procurement teams to support seamless stock movement and supply continuity.
• Work with key internal stakeholders to proactively resolve inventory, supply, and deployment challenges.
• Utilise data and insights to inform strategic decision-making and improve business outcomes.
• Lead, develop, and coach a high-performing team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence.

About You

You are a commercially minded supply chain leader with experience managing large-scale, multi-site inventory networks. You bring strong analytical capability, a proven track record leading high-performing teams, and the ability to influence stakeholders across complex operational environments.

To be successful, you will have:

• Formal qualifications in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years' experience in inventory deployment, planning, or supply chain management across multiple sites.
• Strong data analysis and forecasting skills, with the ability to translate insights into business outcomes.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including coaching, performance management, and team development.
• Experience driving inventory optimisation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Strong vendor and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Commercial acumen with a focus on balancing customer outcomes, inventory investment, and business performance.
• Experience using planning and ERP systems such as SAP, Maestro, or similar, with exposure to automation and AI-enabled planning tools.

This role is ideal for a strategic and results-driven leader who enjoys solving complex supply chain challenges, influencing business outcomes, and building capable teams that deliver exceptional service.

What we offer

We strive to support your professional and personal growth. Here are some of the perks you'll enjoy as part of the CSR team:

• Supportive and collaborative culture that fosters innovation and inclusion. You'll be surrounded by talented colleagues who are passionate about their work and committed to helping each other succeed.
• Employee benefits including up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave and access to an employee assistance program and discounts through employee rewards programs.
• Rewarding career with on-the-job learning, development, and upskilling opportunities within and across our brands

To find out more about us, visit www.csr.com.au