Modern Star Supply Planner

Modern Star; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Star is seeking a Supply Planner to ensure timely replenishment and optimal inventory for customer demand across our Australian operations. You will partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to balance forecast accuracy, stock availability and cost efficiency.

The role is based in Brendale, QLD or Brookvale, NSW, working within a fast-paced environment and a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory planning.
• Strong communicator and collaborative.
• Able to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
• Detail-oriented with proactive problem solving.
• Adaptable to changing business requirements.
• Keen to contribute to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Place new purchase orders to meet forecast demand.
• Coordinate stock flow with warehouse teams (inbound/outbound/storage).
• Coordinate supplier payments with Finance.
• Partner with Category and Sales on launches and events.
• Review open POs and update due dates for accurate data.
• Work with freight forwarders to deliver cargo efficiently.
• Monitor stock levels and risks of stockouts or overstocks.
• Maintain supplier and item data in APS, ERP and other tools.
• Produce and support reporting to collaborate with teams and suppliers.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency gains and propose ideas.

Skills

Inventory planning

Communication

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Change management

Team collaboration

Tools

ERP systems

APS

Excel

Job description

About the role

As our Supply Planner, you’ll ensure efficient and timely replenishment and inventory management of Modern Star’s products to meet customer demand and business goals. You’ll do this by collaborating closely with our suppliers and working cross-functionally alongside our Demand Planners within Modern Star. This role is based in either Brendale, QLD or Brookvale, NSW.

What you’ll do

• Place new purchase orders to make sure the business can meet forecast demand.
• Work closely with our warehouse teams on stock flow management – inbound, outbound and storage.
• Coordinate supplier payments with our Finance team, as needed.
• Partner with our Category and Sales teams on new product launches and major events.
• Review open purchase orders and keep due dates up to date, so our Demand team has accurate data and the wider business and our customers have reliable in-stock dates.
• Work with freight forwarders to deliver cargo efficiently and cost-effectively to the right location.
• Monitor stock levels, spot risks of out-of-stocks or overstocks, and act proactively to optimise inventory holdings.
• Maintain supplier and item data in APS, ERP and other business tools to improve your planning accuracy.
• Produce and support reporting to help you collaborate with internal teams and suppliers.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency gains and put your ideas forward.

About you

• You have demonstrated experience in inventory planning.
• You're a strong communicator who enjoys collaborating with others.
• You can manage multiple priorities and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• You have excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
• You have a strong eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• You embrace change as business requirements evolve.
• You're keen to contribute to a collaborative team and a culture of continuous improvement.

About us

We exist so that everyone can learn, lead and play. Our vision is to source and supply the best education products in the world. We supply over 45,000 products to almost every early childhood centre, primary and secondary school, and outside school hours care provider in Australia, as well as to export and wholesale customers. Our range caters to every educational need, from art and craft supplies to science resources, and from literacy materials to sport and learning environments.