Materials Planning & Inventory Leader (SAP)

CSR Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive and collaborative culture

14 weeks paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

On‑the‑job learning & development

Job summary

CSR Limited is seeking an experienced Materials Manager to lead the Villawood site’s materials planning, inventory control, and supplier performance. You will ensure timely availability of raw materials to support production, optimize stock levels, and drive cost-effective procurement and data-driven decisions.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will manage material master data in SAP, collaborate across functions, and champion continuous improvement while upholding safety and quality

Qualifications

• Experience in materials management, inventory control, and production 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, reliability, and service performance.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, production, and operations teams to deliver production requirements.
• Monitor inventory performance through forecasting, audits, and demand planning activities.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks, including material shortages, delays, and quality issues.
• Maintain material master data and inventory records within SAP.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, waste reduction, and operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Champion CSR's Zero Harm culture and commitment to workplace safety

Skills

Materials planning

Inventory management

Production scheduling

SAP

Excel

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Lean/5S

Tools

SAP

Job description

CSR Limited is seeking an experienced Materials Manager to lead the Villawood site’s materials planning, inventory control, and supplier performance. You will ensure timely availability of raw materials to support production, optimize stock levels, and drive cost-effective procurement and data-driven decisions.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will manage material master data in SAP, collaborate across functions, and champion continuous improvement while upholding safety and quality