Inventory Planning Manager

Martin Brower ANZ; Sydney; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Brower ANZ is seeking a pragmatic and experienced Inventory Planning Manager to lead the inventory planning function across the ANZ business. This role drives inventory performance, assures supply, and delivers strong service outcomes in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Partner with Demand Planning, Supply Planning and DC Operations to align end-to-end plans and optimise inventory. You will contribute to Integrated Business Planning and Tactical Planning forums and lead continuous

Qualifications

• Proven supply chain planning experience (inventory, supply or demand) in FMCG/food/logistics.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Strong inventory management, replenishment and planning knowledge.
• Strategic and operational capabilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Stellar stakeholder management across cross-functional teams.
• Advanced Excel and ERP system experience (SAP, JDE or similar).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of inventory planners and drive high performance.
• Oversee inventory planning processes to optimise procurement, stock levels and service outcomes.
• Drive KPIs including availability, inventory health, waste and service performance.
• Collaborate with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and DC Operations for plan alignment.
• Lead issue management and root-cause analysis for supply disruptions.
• Contribute to IBP/S&OP processes and planning forums.
• Ensure planning tools and parameters enable effective decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement for planning performance and supply chain efficiency.
• Manage escalations to maintain continuity of supply.
• Be a key member of the Supply Chain Solutions leadership team.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Excel

Stakeholder management

Tools

SAP

JDE

Job description

We are seeking a pragmatic and experienced Inventory Planning Manager to lead the inventory planning function across the Martin Brower ANZ business. This role is accountable for driving inventory performance, ensuring assured supply and delivering strong service outcomes in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Partnering closely with Supply Planning, Demand Planning and DC Operations, you will align end-to-end supply plans, manage risk and optimise inventory outcomes. You'll also play a key role in Integrated Business Planning, ensuring the business is positioned to meet both short and long-term demand

Day to day you will:

• Lead and develop a team of inventory planners, building capability and driving high performance
• Oversee inventory planning processes to ensure optimal procurement, stock levels and service outcomes
• Drive accountability across key KPIs including availability, inventory health, waste and service performance
• Partner closely with Demand Planning, Supply Planning and distribution centre operations to ensure alignment and execution of plans
• Lead structured issue management, root cause analysis and resolution of supply disruptions
• Provide strong inputs into Integrated Business Planning and Tactical Planning forums
• Ensure planning systems, tools and parameters are optimised to support effective decision-making
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning performance and supply chain efficiency
• Manage escalations and work cross-functionally to mitigate risks and ensure continuity of supply
• Contribute as a key member of the Supply Chain Solutions leadership team

About You:

• Proven experience in supply chain planning roles (inventory, supply or demand), ideally within FMCG, food or logistics
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams
• Strong understanding of inventory management, replenishment and planning processes
• Ability to operate at both a strategic and operational level in a fast-paced environment
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across cross-functional teams
• Advanced analytical capability with strong Excel and systems experience (SAP, JDE or similar)
• Experience contributing to IBP/S&OP processes (highly regarded)
• Proven ability to identify improvement opportunities and drive change across processes and teams

Why You'll Love Working with Us

At Martin Brower, we take pride in supporting our people with strong development pathways and an inclusive, values-driven culture.

You will enjoy:

• Competitive salary with benefits
• Reward programs and an exclusive employee discount portal
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Quarterly and annual recognition awards
• Free onsite parking
• Paid parental leave
• Volunteer leave
• Ongoing Training and career development opportunities
• Being part of a global organisation committed to sustainability and innovation

About Martin Brower:

At Martin Brower we are proud to be a leading global Supply Chain Solutions provider for large scale restaurant chains. From our global supply network and distribution centres and into our customer's hands, Martin Brower takes supply chain management personally. Martin Brower does more than procure and move product, we create and deliver smart insights by collaborating and innovating every link in the supply chain. Within ANZ, Martin Brower has a network of distribution centres across all major capital cities, and we are well known for setting new standards for on-time delivery, dependability, efficiency, safety and sustainability.

We are driven by our shared C.A.R.E.S values. These are woven into the fabric of our culture and guide everything we do and ensure an unparalleled experience and environment for our people.

We value the unique contributions of each and every member of our diverse Martin Brower family. Keeping in mind our core values and customer orientation we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, or disability status.

This is an opportunity to be part of an outstanding work environment, in a global company who invests in their people, training and development with a focus on diversity and internal promotion.