Materials Coordinator

Liebherr Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus leave days

Parental leave

Long service leave

Employee benefits program

Job summary

Liebherr-Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Materials Coordinator to optimise inventory and oversee end-to-end lifecycle management across the network. This role focuses on availability, risk planning and continuous improvement of inventory processes.

You will collaborate with branches and stakeholders to maintain data integrity, drive performance metrics and support service targets with proactive planning. An industrial or mining sector background is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management, materials planning, purchasing or supply chain operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
• Well-developed computer skills and experience with ERP systems.
• Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Customer-focused approach and commitment to achieving outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Optimise inventory levels to support service and working capital targets.
• Monitor stock availability and drive DIFOT performance.
• Manage safety stock settings in line with company policies.
• Identify and reduce surplus, excess and slow-moving inventory.
• Coordinate inventory distribution across branches and locations.
• Analyse inventory performance and provide actionable insights.
• Maintain accurate inventory master data and system integrity.
• Support CSI and quality-related inventory initiatives.
• Identify supply risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and maintain inventory reports, documentation and records.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Communication

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Education

Supply Chain qualification

Tools

BAAN

Job description

The Materials Coordinator is responsible for effective inventory management throughout the end to end product/ supply lifecycle, ensuring inventory is available and appropriately distributed through the Liebherr Australia network and aligned to meet strategic business requirements. The role focuses on inventory optimisation, lifecycle management, and proactive supply risk planning to support availability, minimise exposure, and improve overall supply chain performance.

Key Responsiblities

• Optimise inventory levels to support service and working capital targets
• Monitor stock availability and drive DIFOT performance
• Manage safety stock settings in line with company policies
• Identify and reduce surplus, excess and slow-moving inventory
• Coordinate inventory distribution across branches and locations
• Analyse inventory performance and provide actionable insights
• Maintain accurate inventory master data and system integrity
• Support CSI and quality-related inventory initiatives
• Identify supply risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Prepare and maintain inventory reports, documentation and records
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement

Skills & Experience:

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience in inventory management, materials planning, purchasing or supply chain operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities
• Well-developed computer skills and experience working with ERP systems
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement
• A customer-focused approach and commitment toachieving outcomes

Preferred

• Supply Chain, Logistics or Inventory Management qualification
• Several years of experience within parts, inventory or supply chain environments
• Experience working within industrial, mining, heavy equipment or manufacturing sectors

Highly Regarded

• Certificate IV in Purchasing or equivalent
• Experience with BAAN or similar ERP systems
• Knowledge of inventory optimisation, demand planning or Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP)

Our Offer:

• Global Company, privately owned – Job Stability
• Generous employee benefits, including 5 days bonus leave days, paid parental leave, early access to Long Service Leave
• Ongoing Development and career progression
• Generous discounts for goods & services via our employee benefits program inc. Woolworths, JB Hi Fi, Rebel Sport & many more!

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion sit at the heart of the Liebherr Group’s Core Values. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the communities in which we live, work and operate. Our culture thrives on mutual respect, teamwork and diversity of thought in the workplace

Culture:

We are dedicated to seeing our employees work together in an environment that fosters the true meaning of collaboration; a culture that creates the highest quality, cutting-edge products, long-lasting relationships, and improved organisational and individual capabilities. We aim to give our employees an opportunity to grow and develop their careers.

One Passion. Many Opportunities.

Contact

Oliver Davis

[e-mail]

Location

Liebherr-Australia Pty. Ltd.

1 Dr Willi Liebherr Drive

5096 Adelaide

Australia (AU)

The company

Liebherr-Australia Pty Ltd is part of the Liebherr Group, which employs nearly 50,000 people, in more than 140 companies and 50 countries on every continent. Liebherr's decades of experience, knowledge, and dedication to the highest quality and most reliable technologies makes Liebherr a respected leader and a trustworthy partner to industry. Liebherr-Australia is responsible for selling and servicing earthmoving machines, mining machines, mobile cranes, tower cranes, maritime cranes as well as deep foundation machines throughout Australia and New Zealand. Though the company's 20 hectare Head Office Complex is based in Adelaide, Australia, the commitment to, and support of, New Zealand customers is unwavering.