Strategic Material Planner: Optimize Inventory & Supply

Bayside Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayside Group is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Material Planner to join an International Automotive company in Melbourne's western suburbs. You will ensure materials are available to meet customer demand while optimising inventory and supplier performance.

The role is primarily office-based with regular interaction across warehouse and production operations, requiring strong coordination with suppliers and internal teams to maintain stock integrity and timely deliveries.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in material planning / supply chain within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of MRP systems and supply chain processes.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Organised with strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRP analysis to align customer demand with supplier capacity and lead times
• Develop and manage material plans based on forecasts and purchase orders
• Monitor stock levels, in-transit inventory, and shipping schedules to identify shortages
• Generate shortage reports, material arrival reports, and escalation reports
• Manage inventory levels and classification (ABC analysis)
• Liaise with suppliers to manage deliveries, lead times, and performance issues
• Coordinate logistics planning with freight forwarders and internal teams
• Review non-standard orders and confirm delivery feasibility
• Track returnable packaging and manage stock movements
• Manage excess and non-moving inventory
• Communicate material-related delivery changes to customers

Skills

Material planning

MRP systems

Forecasting

Demand planning

Logistics

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Business, Finance or related field or equivalent industry experience

Job description

Bayside Group is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Material Planner to join an International Automotive company in Melbourne's western suburbs. You will ensure materials are available to meet customer demand while optimising inventory and supplier performance.

The role is primarily office-based with regular interaction across warehouse and production operations, requiring strong coordination with suppliers and internal teams to maintain stock integrity and timely deliveries.