Inventory Planner/Analyst

Penske Australia & New Zealand; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Onsite parking

Accredited Training & Development

Safety and leadership training

Competitive remuneration

Employee referral program

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Penske Perks discounts

Job summary

Penske Australia & New Zealand in Kings Park NSW is hiring an Inventory Planner/Analyst to support Defence maintenance programmes. You will coordinate inventory requirements, maintain databases and ensure parts availability for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.

The role offers exposure to Defence systems, stock control, and reporting, with opportunities to develop expertise in inventory planning, data analysis and cross‑functional collaboration within a knowledgeable team based in Australia.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management, logistics or supply chain environments.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and manage data.
• Experience working with inventory databases or ERP systems.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain and maintain an AGSVA Security Clearance (Negative Vetting 1).

Responsibilities

• Provide logistics and inventory support for maintenance activities.
• Maintain inventory databases, registers and logistics spreadsheets.
• Coordinate national availability of parts and rotatable pool items.
• Monitor stock levels, shelf-life and obsolescence.
• Support stocktakes and maintain Defence logistics data.
• Analyse inventory performance and support supply chain reporting.
• Update Bills of Materials (BoMs) for maintenance events.
• Support configuration, documentation and administrative functions within the team.

Skills

Inventory management

Logistics

Supply chain

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Attention to detail

Stakeholder collaboration

AGSVA Security Clearance

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory databases

Job description

As one of our Inventory Planner / Analysts, you’ll play a key role in supporting critical Defence maintenance programmes by ensuring the right parts are available at the right time.

Based in Kings Park NSW, you’ll work closely with logistics, supply chain and technical teams to coordinate inventory requirements for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities. From analysing inventory data and maintaining databases to coordinating stock availability and compliance within Defence systems, your work will directly support operational success.

This role offers the opportunity to develop your expertise in supply chain logistics, inventory planning and Defence systems while working with a knowledgeable and supportive team.

What will you do?

• Provide logistics and inventory support for maintenance activities.
• Maintain inventory databases, registers and logistics spreadsheets.
• Coordinate national availability of parts and rotatable pool items.
• Monitor stock levels, shelf-life and obsolescence.
• Support stocktakes and maintain Defence logistics data.
• Analyse inventory performance and support supply chain reporting.
• Update Bills of Materials (BoMs) for maintenance events.
• Support configuration, documentation and administrative functions within the team.

About you:

• Experience in inventory management, logistics or supply chain environments.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and manage data.
• Experience working with inventory databases or ERP systems.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) Security Clearance of Negative Vetting 1.

Why choose Team Penske?

At Penske, we know that it is our people at the heart of our success, and we want to make sure you have everything you need to do a great job. That is why as well as a great work environment, we offer the following benefits:

• Flexible work arrangements that work for the individual and the business
• Onsite parking
• Accredited Training & Development Programs
• Commitment to providing the highest levels of safety, technical and leadership training
• Competitive Remuneration
• Reward and Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Program - generous employee referral fees.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Family Friendly Benefits including Paid Parental Leave
• Penske Perks: save $1000's with access to discounts from your favourite retailers

About Penske in Australia & New Zealand

Iconic in motorsport and in business, the Penske brand is proudly represented in Australia and New Zealand through businesses, including Penske Australia & New Zealand, Penske Truck Leasing, Penske Automotive Australia.

Penske Australia & New Zealand is a leading supplier of the world’s finest heavy‑duty trucks, diesel engines, gas engines, and power systems. We proudly distributes the Western Star Trucks, MAN Truck & Bus, Dennis Eagle, mtu, Bergen Engines, Detroit, Allison Transmission, and Sauer Compressors brands. And we operate across the most dynamic markets, including commercial vehicles, mining, energy solutions, defence, rail, marine, construction and industrial, oil and gas, and agriculture.

And through Penske Truck Leasing, we offer convenient and professional truck rental and leasing services.

We value and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. If you're passionate about working for us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the selection criteria. We also encourage applications from those who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, veterans, with disability, and those who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process? Please let us know.

Penske Australia and Penske New Zealand are 100% subsidiaries of Penske Automotive Group, a Fortune 500 company that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Penske Truck Leasing forms part of Penske Transportation Solutions. Both Penske Automotive Group and Penske Transportation Solutions form part of the global Penske Corporation.