Senior Specialist, Logistics Planning + Fulfilment

MANN+HUMMEL; Ku-ring-gai; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MANN+HUMMEL is seeking an experienced professional to lead inventory strategy and demand planning for its Australian distribution network. You will drive end-to-end supply chain execution and work closely with GBTS to integrate technology solutions that improve data processing and customer service outcomes.

The role requires 5+ years in demand planning, inventory control, and logistics, with a proven track record of managing large SKU portfolios and optimizing distribution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable in Business Administration or Industrial Engineering with a Logistics focus.
• Minimum of 5+ years in demand planning, supply chain, logistics, or operations.
• Proven expertise in inventory management (>5000 SKUs) and end-to-end supply chain operations.
• Experience managing partnerships with technology providers (GBTS) and customer service orgs in a global setting.
• Strong financial and business acumen with ability to translate ops strategies into measurable results.
• Proficiency in supply chain systems and ERP platforms (SAP MM) and data analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement inventory strategies for MHAU Distribution Centers.
• Drive prioritization and escalation processes for inventory-related challenges and ensure timely mitigation.
• Establish robust systems for tracking backorders and recovery plans to meet customer commitments.
• Lead End-to-End control towers to monitor and enhance delivery performance in MHAU.
• Align supply chain operations with supplying plants and coordinate inventory flow and fulfillment.
• Collaborate with Distribution and Transportation Team to synchronize forecast-to-DC processes.
• Partner with GBTS to ensure seamless technology integration for data processing and services.
• Cooperate with BU/Sales to implement global standards.
• Lead forecasting, inventory management, and logistics planning aligned with financial goals.
• Contribute to SIOP by coordinating cross-functional inputs from Sales, Marketing, and Operations.
• Ensure data processing integrity for accurate forecasting and reporting.
• Utilize advanced analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor KPIs and provide updates to senior leadership on supply chain performance.

Skills

Inventory management

Forecasting

Data analytics

End-to-end supply chain

Customer service integration

Education

Bachelor’s or comparable qualification in Business Administration or Industrial Engineering with a Logistics focus

Tools

GBTS

SAP MM

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement inventory strategies for MHAU Distribution Centers.
• Drive prioritization and escalation processes for inventory-related challenges and ensure timely execution of mitigation measures.
• Establish robust systems for tracking backorders and executing recovery plans to meet customer commitments.

Inventory & Performance Management

• Develop and implement inventory strategies for MHAU Distribution Centers.
• Drive prioritization and escalation processes for inventory-related challenges and ensure timely execution of mitigation measures.
• Establish robust systems for tracking backorders and executing recovery plans to meet customer commitments.

End-to-End Supply Chain Execution

• Implement and manage End-to-End (E2E) control towers to monitor and enhance delivery performance in MHAU.
• Align supply chain operations with supplying plants, ensuring seamless coordination of inventory flow and fulfillment.
• Collaborate with the Distribution and Transportation Team to synchronize forecast-to-DC processes and optimize distribution strategies.
• Partner with GBTS (Global Business & Technology Solutions) to ensure seamless integration of technology solutions for data processing, customer service, and other shared services.
• Cooperation with the BU / Sales and implementing/adopting global standards.

Planning & SIOP Management

• Lead forecasting, inventory management and logistics planning processes, ensuring its alignment with financial and operational goals.
• Facilitate and actively contribute to the SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) process by coordinating cross-functional inputs from Sales, Marketing, and Operations.

Digitalization & Data Integrity

• Ensure the integrity of data processing and intake to enable accurate forecasting, planning, and reporting.
• Utilize advanced analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Performance & Reporting

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular updates to senior leadership on supply chain performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable qualification in Business Administration or Industrial Engineering with a Logistics focus
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, logistics, or operations roles
• Proven expertise in inventory management (>5000 SKUs), customer service integration, and end-to-end supply chain operations.
• Experience in managing partnerships with technology providers (GBTS) and customer service organizations in a global setting.
• Strong financial and business acumen with the ability to translate operational strategies into measurable results.
• Proficiency in supply chain management systems, ERP platforms (SAP MM), and data analytics tools.