Senior Inventory Planner

WEIR; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development and learning

Access to global inclusion networks

Wellness support for you and your famI

Share builder scheme

Job summary

WEIR is seeking a Senior Inventory Planner in Sydney. This hybrid role focuses on inventory planning and execution across APAC, starting with Australia. You will balance customer service, working capital, and operational performance while collaborating with multiple functions.

The candidate should bring around 5 years of planning experience, advanced Excel skills, and SAP proficiency. Power BI experience and an engineering/technical background are desirable traits for this role.

Qualifications

• Around 5 years of inventory or supply planning in multi-site environments.
• Advanced Excel skills for planning and reporting.
• Proficiency with SAP ERP and inventory management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Power BI for dashboards is a plus.
• Engineering or technical educational background is advantageous.
• APICS or equivalent certification is advantageous.
• Experience in mining, heavy machinery, or industrial equipment industries is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Execute inventory planning and execution across APAC, focusing on Australia.
• Analyze inventory performance metrics and provide actionable insights.
• Collaborate with supply chain, demand planning, procurement, manufacturing, sales and finance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for inventory processes and data quality.
• Demonstrate safety commitment and support a world-class safety culture.

Skills

Inventory planning

Excel

Analytical

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Forecasting

Education

Engineering or technical background

APICS or equivalent certification

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Senior Inventory PlannerLocation - Sydney, AustraliaWork Arrangement - HybridWhat we do at WeirWe are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.Make your impactYou’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.What you’ll doInventory Planning & Execution: Execute inventory planning activities across APAC, initially focusing on Australia, converting regional policies into practical actions that balance customer service, working capital, and operational performance. Daily tasks include preparing forecasts, maintaining inventory parameters, and managing stock movement across multiple warehouses and product categories. Success means accurate, timely inventory plans and improved availability with controlled capital investment. Occasional travel between Artarmon headquarters and Eastern Creek distribution centre is expected during initial training and ongoing support.Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyse inventory performance metrics such as turns, service levels, ageing, and slow-moving stock. Provide clear root cause analysis and actionable insights to stakeholders through standardised reports and dashboards, leveraging advanced Excel and Power BI skills.Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with supply chain, demand planning, procurement, manufacturing, sales, and finance teams to maintain effective inventory parameters, resolve MRP exceptions, and embed best practices. Build productive relationships across multiple locations and cultures.Continuous Improvement & Governance: Lead initiatives to improve inventory processes, data quality, and controls. Support regional governance reviews and capability development. Act as a subject matter expert, providing coaching and guidance to planners and stakeholders.Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.What you’ll bringMust-haves:Strong experience (around 5 years) in inventory or supply planning within complex, multi-site environments, preferably in engineering, manufacturing, or industrial equipment sectors.Advanced Excel skills including formulas, lookups, and data analysis for planning and reporting purposes.Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, preferably SAP, with experience in inventory management, forecasting, and replenishment.Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to interpret complex data and make sound decisions autonomously.Nice-to-haves:Experience with Power BI for report and dashboard development, including data modelling and visualization.Engineering or technically aligned educational background.Familiarity with make-to-order and make-to-stock planning environments involving complex SKU portfolios.APICS or equivalent professional certification.Experience in mining, heavy machinery, agricultural machinery, or industrial equipment industries.Why join Weir?We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.BenefitsCompetitive payCareer development and learning supportAccess to global inclusion networksRegional and team-specific benefitsShare builder schemeWellness support for you and your familyCollaboration with global teamsStudy support