Inventory Planner

PharmaCare Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Free coffee and smoothies

Product allowance

Parental leave

Private health insurance

Flexible start/finish times

Onsite parking

Training & development

Job summary

PharmaCare, based on the Northern Beaches in Sydney, seeks a Supply Planner to ensure adequate product supply while minimising working inventory. You will manage stock across products, place orders, and work with suppliers to forecast demand and handle issues.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in a similar role, strong analytical skills, Excel and ERP proficiency, and a commercial mindset focused on stock availability. Join a dynamic, in-office team at Warriewood.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong analytical and inventory planning skills.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/planning system capability.
• Commercial mindset with a passion for stock optimisation.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator who builds cross-functional relationships.
• Proactive, organised and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in Supply Review Meetings, summarising stock position and upcoming supply issues.
• Review the supply plan, place purchasing orders, expediting or deferring orders as needed.
• Problem solve inbound stock issues.
• Encourage open communication with suppliers to anticipate supply issues.
• Provide suppliers with a rolling purchase forecast.
• Ensure suppliers meet contract terms (lead times, MOQs, dates).
• Dual Source fully finished products from approved suppliers.
• Negotiate improved cost of goods with suppliers.
• Project manage new products from a supply perspective.
• Maintain accurate inventory information in online systems (prices, lead times, MOQs, PO due dates).

Skills

Analytical skills

Inventory planning

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

At PharmaCare, we are dedicated to enriching people's lives through improved health and wellness. As an Australian born and built success story we are proud of our heritage and remain a 100% Australian owned and family operated business. We have built on our success at home and now have sales and marketing operations around the globe, where we sell and market our well-known and trusted brands.

Our success comes from our performance led culture, and we want our people to succeed. We encourage ownership and integrity with an entrepreneurial flair. Based on the Northern Beaches we live the life we promote.

This is more than a job, it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. At PharmaCare, your career can grow alongside brands that are trusted by millions.

Job Description

About the role

As a planner you will be responsible for your own product portfolio. Your job will be to ensure adequate supply of product to service customer needs while minimising working inventory investment by assessing demand activity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Actively participate in Supply Review Meetings, providing a summary of each items stock and supply position and upcoming supply issues
• Reviewing the supply plan for each product, placing purchasing orders, expediting or deferring orders as required
• Problem solving inbound stock issues
• Encourage open communication with each of their suppliers to get ahead of any upcoming supply issues
• Provide suppliers with a rolling purchase forecast
• Ensure suppliers are meeting the terms of their contracts, i.e. lead times, minimum component holding
• Dual Source fully finished products from Approved Suppliers
• Negotiate improved cost of goods with suppliers
• Project manage new products from a supply perspective
• Maintain critical inventory information in our online systems accurately - Purchase prices/Lead times/MOQ/Purchase order due dates

This is a full-time in-office role based in Warriewood, on Sydney's Northern Beaches.

Desired Skills and Experience

About you

You love turning data into smart inventory decisions. You'll bring your analytical skills and commercial mindset to a role where you’ll help ensure the right stock is in the right place at the right time.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Strong analytical and inventory planning skills
• Advanced Excel and ERP/planning system capability
• Commercial mindset with a passion for optimising stock and product availability
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator who builds strong cross-functional relationships
• Proactive, organised and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Culture

People enjoy working at PharmaCare because they can improve people’s lives through health and wellness, feel proud to represent our trusted Australian-owned brands, and grow their careers in a down-to-earth, collaborative team that celebrates wins together.

Extras we know you will love

• On-site 3 level gym with dedicated personal trainers and daily classes
• Full-time barista with free coffee and free smoothies
• Generous monthly product allowance to support your health and wellbeing
• Paid parental leave, subsidised private health
• Salary continuance and TPD insurances fully paid
• Flexible start and finish times
• Onsite parking
• Ongoing training and development programs