Supply & Inventory Lead

Manpower Australia; Bayside; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth pathway

Flexible working

On-site parking

Collaborative team

Job summary

ManpowerGroup Australia is seeking a Supply & Inventory Lead to own inventory planning, stock availability, and supply management across Australia, collaborating with Sales, Operations, and external agents.

You will analyse data, communicate risks, backorders, and provide updates to stakeholders, while working with warehouse teams and senior leadership to support business performance and customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Demand Planning, or a similar role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large data sets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing stock, forecasting demand, and inventory reporting.
• Medical device or healthcare industry experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Hands-on attitude and willingness to support a small, collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels, stock availability, and supply planning across Australia.
• Analyse large data sets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Coordinate backorder communications and provide regular inventory updates.
• Build strong relationships with agents and key sales stakeholders nationally.
• Prepare inventory and supply reports for leadership teams.
• Support warehouse and operational activities when required.
• Drive process improvements and contribute to the ongoing growth of the operations function.

Job description

Supply & Inventory Lead (Australia)

Are you a highly analytical supply chain professional who thrives on managing inventory, improving stock availability, and building strong stakeholder relationships? We are seeking a Supply & Inventory Lead to join a growing business and play a key role connecting Sales, Operations, and external agents across Australia.

In this role, you will take ownership of inventory planning and supply management, ensuring the right stock is available at the right time while communicating supply risks, backorders, and inventory updates to stakeholders. You'll work closely with sales leaders, agents nationwide, warehouse teams, and senior leadership to support business performance and customer outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels, stock availability, and supply planning across Australia.
• Analyse large data sets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Coordinate backorder communications and provide regular inventory updates.
• Build strong relationships with agents and key sales stakeholders nationally.
• Prepare inventory and supply reports for leadership teams.
• Support warehouse and operational activities when required.
• Drive process improvements and contribute to the ongoing growth of the operations function.

About You

• Previous experience in Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Demand Planning, or a similar role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large data sets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing stock, forecasting demand, and inventory reporting.
• Medical device or healthcare industry experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Hands-on attitude and willingness to support a small, collaborative team.

What's on Offer

• Clear growth pathway
• Flexible working arrangements with a preference for office based collaboration.
• On-site parking available.
• Supportive and close-knit team environment

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