Supply & Inventory Lead

Manpower Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth pathway

Flexible work arrangements

On-site parking

Close-knit team environment

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Supply & Inventory Lead to join our growing operations team across Australia. You will own inventory planning, manage stock availability, and work with Sales, Operations, and external agents to optimise performance.

You will analyse large data sets, communicate risks and backorders, and build strong stakeholder relationships nationwide. A hands-on, collaborative approach and healthcare/medical device familiarity are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Demand Planning, or similar role.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret large data sets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing stock, forecasting demand, and inventory reporting.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Inventory management

Job description

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

ManpowerGroup is committed to being a Diversity Confident Recruiter and encourages applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds, including people with a disability. Please indicate your preferred method of communication in your resume and please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments should you be contacted for an interview.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.