Purchasing and Inventory Analyst

WESCO; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance and Referral Plans

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Job summary

Wesco Anixter in Mount Waverley, VIC is seeking a dedicated Analyst to support purchasing and inventory activities. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills and a background in expediting to manage competing priorities across departments.

You will dive into complex data, review daily purchasing reports, and prepare purchasing documents for suppliers. The position is full-time, fixed term for 12 months, with potential growth within a global organization.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Background in expediting with ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• 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 organized and balance competing priorities across departments.
• Use 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.

Job description

Analyst - Purchasing and Inventory

• Mount Waverley, VIC

• Full-time, fixed term 12 months

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 organized 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.

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html#benefits) and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates("Wesco") provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.