Materials Manager: Planning, Inventory & Supplier Performance

CSR; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave – up to 14 weeks

Employee assistance program

Learning and upskilling opportunities

Job summary

CSR seeks an experienced Materials Manager to oversee material planning, inventory management and supplier performance at the Villawood site. You will ensure timely availability of raw materials to support production plans and optimise stock levels.

Reporting to Manufacturing Manager, you will collaborate with procurement, logistics and operations to maintain efficient supply chain operations, manage risks, and drive improvements while upholding safety and CSR’s Zero Harm culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in materials management within manufacturing or related industries.
• Strong planning, analysis, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with SAP or similar ERP systems and Excel for inventory planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage raw material planning and scheduling to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels while minimising costs and obsolescence.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships to ensure quality and service performance.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, production and operations to meet requirements.
• Monitor inventory performance through forecasting, audits and demand planning.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks including shortages, delays and quality issues.
• Maintain material master data and inventory records within SAP.
• Drive continuous improvement in efficiency, waste reduction, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Champion CSR's Zero Harm culture and workplace safety commitments

Skills

Materials planning

Inventory management

Production scheduling

SAP

Excel data analysis

Stakeholder management

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

CSR seeks an experienced Materials Manager to oversee material planning, inventory management and supplier performance at the Villawood site. You will ensure timely availability of raw materials to support production plans and optimise stock levels.

Reporting to Manufacturing Manager, you will collaborate with procurement, logistics and operations to maintain efficient supply chain operations, manage risks, and drive improvements while upholding safety and CSR’s Zero Harm culture.