Inventory Planner

O'Brien Glass Industries Limited; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Incentive programs

Continuous learning and development

Job summary

O'Brien Glass Industries Limited is seeking an experienced Inventory Planner to own product availability across the supplier portfolio, domestically and internationally. You will forecast demand, manage stock levels and liaise with internal teams to ensure timely supply.

The role offers a hybrid working arrangement and opportunities for ongoing development within a leading automotive glass company.

Qualifications

• Proven success in a similar inventory, planning or supply chain role.
• Exceptional rapport-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Resilience and confidence working in a complex, fast-moving environment.
• Strong self-organisation, time management and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Forecast future product demand using analytical and sales data.
• Liaise with internal customers on product availability and supply updates.
• Manage danger stock levels through proactive forecasting and stock-out warnings.
• Create and manage domestic and international purchase orders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external suppliers.

Skills

Forecasting & analytics

Stakeholder management

Inventory control

Data analysis

Relationship building

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Are you wanting to work for an organisation that values their people, invests in communities and has a commitment to our environment? Do you share a passion for maintaining a continual focus on Making a Difference with Real Care to customers and employees? If this sounds like you, then we have your next opportunity.

-- Are you an experienced Inventory Planner who thrives on accuracy, collaboration and keeping stock moving? O’Brien® is looking for a driven and detail‑focused professional to join our Padstow team in a hybrid capacity. If you love analysing data, improving availability outcomes and building strong supplier relationships, this is a role where you can truly make an impact.

Why You’ll Love This Role

As our Inventory Planner, you’ll take ownership of product availability across the O’Brien® supplier portfolio—both domestic and international. You’ll use your analytical strengths, forecasting capability and stakeholder management skills to ensure the right products are in the right place at the right time.

• Using analytical and sales data to accurately forecast future product demand
• Liaising with internal customers on product availability, inventory profiling and supply updates
• Managing danger stock levels through proactive forecasting and stock‑out warning procedures
• Creating domestic and international purchase orders
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal teams and external suppliers

The Perks

At O’Brien®, we’re committed to helping you grow your career while enjoying genuine flexibility and support. You’ll benefit from:

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Ongoing incentive, reward and recognition programs
• Continuous learning and development opportunities

What We’re Looking For

Our people embody our DNA: Caring, Collaborative, Genuine and Driven. If this sounds like you, you’ll feel right at home here.

• Proven success in a similar inventory, planning or supply chain role
• Exceptional rapport‑building and stakeholder management skills
• Resilience and confidence working in a complex, fast‑moving environment
• Strong self‑organisation, time management and the ability to work independently

Ready to join a team that values your expertise?

At O'Brien®, we put our customer at the heart of everything that we do, serving more than 360,000 Customers each year, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. O'Brien is also part of Belron®, worldwide leader in vehicle glass repair, replacement and recalibration services, operating in 40 countries across 6 continents.

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Founded in February 1924 by Frank G. O’Brien on Allen Street, Waterloo, O’Brien® began as a silvering business with a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and employee well-being. Over the years, we’ve grown to become Australia’s leading vehicle glass repair and replacement company. Today, O’Brien® operates nationwide, offering a wide range of automotive care products and services to both retail and wholesale customers. Each year, we serve over 360,000 motorists, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our expertise extends beyond vehicles - since 1924, O’Brien® has also been a trusted provider of quality glass products and services for Australian homes and businesses. Our tailored glazing solutions are designed to meet the unique needs of every customer. In 2018 O'Brien® and Laser & Electrical Plumbing untied their expertise, giving rise to O'Brien Plumbing and Electrical enabling O'Brien® to offer a complete range of a complete range of products and services across Australia. O'Brien® is also part of Belron®, a global leader in vehicle glass repair, replacement, and recalibration, operating in over 40 countries across 6 continents. At O'Brien®, we put our customer at the heart of everything that we do, maintaining a continual focus on Making a Difference with Real Care to our customers and employees.