Integrated Business Planning & Inventory Analyst

Blackmores Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted products

Mental health support (Sonder)

Flexible working (FlexFit)

Paid community leave

Job summary

Blackmores Group in Australia is seeking an experienced IBP & Inventory Analyst to join our Group Planning Team, reporting to the Head of IBP Process & Inventory Strategy. This critical role focuses on transforming data into actionable insights to strengthen inventory performance across a complex supply chain.

You will develop IBP and inventory dashboards, partner with Demand & Supply Planning, Finance, Operations, Sales and Marketing, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimise

Qualifications

• Degree in Operations Planning, Business, Supply Chain or related field.
• 5+ years' experience in Supply Chain, Inventory, Planning or related functions.
• Strong analytical capabilities and data-driven decision making.
• Experience with ERP/AP systems and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve inventory models and planning parameters to optimise outcomes.
• Perform inventory analysis, scenario modeling and root cause investigations.
• Partner with Item Master Officers for accurate master data maintenance.
• Develop IBP and Inventory dashboards, providing visibility of performance and risks.
• Manage IBP administration, calendar, and reporting cadence.
• Support continuous improvement across IBP and Inventory Management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive alignment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Education

Degree in Operations Planning / Business / Supply Chain

Tools

Power BI

Snowflake

Excel

SAP IBP

Oracle SCP

JD Edwards (JDE)

Job description

Our vision is to connect 1 billion people to the healing power of nature. A wholly owned subsidiary of Kirin Holdings, Blackmores Group is a leading natural health company with proud Australian heritage. We operate across Asia-Pacific and Greater China, delivering high-quality, evidence-based health solutions that help people live healthier lives.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced IBP & Inventory Analyst to join our Group Planning Team, reporting to the Head of IBP Process & Inventory Strategy. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly analytical professional who enjoys transforming data into actionable insights and influencing business decisions across a complex supply chain environment.

In this critical role, you will support Inventory Optimisation and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) excellence through data-driven insights, analytics, planning, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives. Working cross-functionally with Demand & Supply Planning, Finance, Operations, Sales & Marketing teams, you will help strengthen our planning capabilities, optimise inventory performance and enable informed business decision-making.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving business challenges through data, enjoys partnering with stakeholders, and is passionate about driving continuous improvement across planning and inventory processes.

This role reports to the Head of IBP Process & Inventory Strategy, and this role will be based in either of our NSW offices - Surry Hills or Warriewood.

What We Offer

• A critical role supporting Blackmores' Integrated Business Planning and Inventory Centre of Excellence, helping shape inventory planning and performance across the business.
• Opportunities to support your local community through paid community leave.
• Great benefits to support your health and wellbeing, including access to discounted products.
• Mental health support for you and your family through our Sonder assistance program.
• Flexible working arrangements through our FlexFit program.

What Will You Do?

• Maintain and continuously improve inventory models and planning parameters to optimise inventory outcomes, support working capital targets and maintain customer service levels.
• Perform inventory analysis, scenario modelling and root cause investigations to identify risks, constraints and opportunities for inventory optimisation and SLOB avoidance.
• Partner with Item Master Officers to ensure accurate and timely maintenance of planning and master data.
• Develop and enhance IBP and Inventory dashboards, reporting and analytics, providing visibility of performance, risks and opportunities across the business.
• Manage IBP administration activities, including maintaining the IBP calendar, SharePoint site and monthly cycle focus requirements.
• Deliver analytical insights and reporting that support planning performance, process effectiveness and data-driven decision making.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across Integrated Business Planning and Inventory Management processes.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to drive alignment and improve business planning outcomes.

Who Are You?

• Degree qualified in Operations Planning, Business, Supply Chain or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years' experience in Supply Chain, Inventory, Planning, Finance or related business functions.
• Strong analytical capabilities with experience using Power BI, Snowflake, Excel or similar reporting and analytics platforms and tools.
• Experience partnering with stakeholders across multiple functions and influencing outcomes through data and insights.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex data into meaningful business recommendations.
• Experience working with ERP and Advanced Planning Systems such as SAP IBP, Oracle SCP, JDE or similar planning platforms.
• A naturally curious and proactive problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset.