Purchasing and Inventory Analyst

Anixter; Melbourne; In loco; AUD 70.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

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Career growth

Onsite activities

Employee assistance

Referral programs

Succession pathways

Learning pathways

Descrizione del lavoro

Wesco Anixter in Melbourne seeks an Analyst with strong analytical and communication skills to support purchasing and inventory decisions. The role suits someone with expediting experience who can manage competing priorities across departments and translate complex data into actionable insights.

You will dive into data, review reports, assist with stock replenishment, and coordinate with suppliers to keep orders on track, ensuring timely deliveries and aligned teams.

Competenze

• Experience analyzing complex data to support purchasing decisions.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly across departments.
• Background in expediting and inventory management.

Mansioni

• Analyze data to support purchasing and inventory activities.
• Review daily purchasing reports and supplier documents.
• Assist with stock replenishment, SO/DS purchasing, and cost-effective buying.
• Follow up with suppliers on order status and updates.
• Balance competing priorities across departments.
• Leverage expediting experience to resolve delays and issues.
• Coordinate with teams to share updates and resolve queries.

Conoscenze

Analytical thinking

Communication

Expediting

Data analysis

Cross-functional coordination

Strumenti

ERP systems

Supply chain software

Descrizione del lavoro

We’re looking for an Analyst with strong analytical and communication skills to join our team. This role suits someone with relevant experience and a background in expediting who can manage competing priorities, work across departments and interpret complex data.

Why This Role Matters

Turn complex data into insights that support informed purchasing and inventory decisions.

Help keep teams aligned by bringing clear communication and organisation to competing priorities.

Put your problem-solving skills to work on day-to-day purchasing and inventory challenges.

What You’ll Do

Dive into complex data to support purchasing and inventory activities.

Review daily purchasing reports and system recommendations to determine which items and quantities to purchase, and prepare purchasing documents to send to suppliers.

Assist with stock replenishment, special order (SO) and drop ship (DS) purchasing where assigned. Choose the most economical buying approach by considering quantities, minimum order requirements, prepaid terms and transport options.

Follow up with suppliers on order status and delivery, and communicate delivery updates to affected departments.

Keep schedules organised and balance competing priorities across departments.

Use your expediting experience to work through day-to-day issues and follow up on progress when orders are delayed.

Connect with teams across the business to share updates, coordinate activities and resolve queries.

What We Offer

Career stability and growth within a transformative global organisation

Supportive team environment with regular onsite activities

Opportunities to embed yourself in an exciting, fast‑evolving industry

Employee Assistance and Referral Programs

A point for succession within the organisation, providing pathways into finance, customer service, inventory, and future leadership opportunities

Employee programs, learning pathways, and real progression opportunities

About Wesco Anixter

We build, connect, power, and protect the world.

Wesco Anixter represents the international go‑to‑market brand of Wesco, enabling us to combine the scale and resources of a global company with strong local knowledge and in‑country expertise.