Supply Planner

NHP Electrical Engineering Products; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development

Novated leasing

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Work-life balance

Job summary

NHP Electrical Engineering Products is seeking a proactive Supply Planner to join our Supply Chain team in Melbourne. You will implement and monitor supply plans to maintain product availability while balancing inventory, cost and risk across Demand, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Logistics, Sales and Finance.

You will work closely with stakeholders, manage POs, and analyze data using D365 and Power BI to drive improvements in service levels and inventory outcomes.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years’ experience in supply planning, materials planning or procurement in manufacturing or distribution.
• Hands-on experience with MRP/DRP and S&OP/IBP processes, translating demand plans into supply plans.
• Experience using ERP/advanced planning systems such as Microsoft D365, SAP or Oracle, including PO management, master data and planning parameters.
• Strong analytical capability, with practical Excel skills and Power BI experience for reporting.
• Demonstrated supplier collaboration experience, including managing delivery performance and expedites.
• Track record of improving service levels, plan adherence, inventory outcomes or expedite costs.
• Clear communication and stakeholder management skills, with data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Generate, release and maintain purchase orders aligned with the approved supply plan.
• Proactively manage open purchase orders, following up overdue or at-risk orders.
• Manage shortages, expedites, excess inventory and stock-out risks from demand volatility.
• Provide clear reporting on product availability, supply constraints, risks and mitigations.
• Investigate root causes of planning issues and recommend improvements to systems and processes.
• Evaluate airfreight and other expedite options with cost and risk trade-offs.
• Collaborate with supply line partners across the business to improve service and inventory outcomes.
• Use Microsoft D365 and reporting tools to support planning cadence and decision making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Ownership & problem-solving

Data-driven decisions

Education

Supply Chain degree

Tools

D365

SAP

Oracle ERP

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Who We Are

• NHP are specialists in Electrical & Automation Products, Systems & Solutions
• 100% Australian owned (50+ years of Electrical & Engineering excellence!) - operating in New Zealand since 1998
• Local choice with the power of global partners
• 18 branches throughout Australia & New Zealand
• Driven by a team of over 750 dedicated & committed employees

• NHP are specialists in Electrical & Automation Products, Systems & Solutions
• 100% Australian owned (50+ years of Electrical & Engineering excellence!) - operating in New Zealand since 1998
• Local choice with the power of global partners
• 18 branches throughout Australia & New Zealand
• Driven by a team of over 750 dedicated & committed employees

“At NHP we recognise that our people determine the success of our business”

About The Role

We are seeking a proactive and analytical Supply Planner to join our Supply Chain team. Reporting to the Supply Planning Lead, you will execute supply plans that maintain product availability while balancing inventory investment, supply chain cost and risk. Working across Demand Planning, Product, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Logistics, Sales, Finance, IT and Customer Service, you will monitor supply performance, identify constraints and drive practical corrective actions. This is a hands‑on role for someone who combines strong planning discipline with commercial judgement, clear communication and a continuous improvement mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate, release and maintain purchase orders in line with the approved supply plan, ensuring planning inputs and master data are accurate.
• Proactively manage the open purchase order portfolio, following up overdue, at-risk and forward-dated orders with supply partners.
• Manage shortages, expedites, excess inventory and out-of-stock risks arising from demand volatility, forecast changes or supply disruption.
• Provide clear, forward-looking reporting on product availability, supply constraints, risks and mitigation actions.
• Investigate root causes of planning and execution issues and recommend improvements to systems, processes and ways of working.
• Evaluate airfreight and other expedite options, preparing cost and risk trade-offs to support sound decisions.
• Collaborate with supply line partners and stakeholders across the business to improve service, resilience and inventory outcomes.
• Use Microsoft D365 and digital reporting tools effectively to support planning cadence, analysis and decision-making.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• A tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience in supply planning, materials planning or procurement within manufacturing, distribution, FMCG or another complex supply chain environment.
• Hands‑on experience with MRP/DRP and S&OP/IBP processes, including translating demand plans into executable supply plans.
• Experience using ERP or advanced planning systems such as Microsoft D365, SAP or Oracle, including purchase order management, master data and planning parameters.
• Strong analytical capability, with practical Excel skills and ideally Power BI experience for reporting and decision support.
• Demonstrated supplier collaboration experience, including managing delivery performance, shortages and expedites.
• A track record of improving service levels, plan adherence, inventory outcomes or expedite costs.
• Clear communication and stakeholder management skills, combined with ownership, resilience and sound problem-solving, and the confidence to influence decisions using data and commercial judgement

What’s On Offer

• Join a collaborative Supply Chain team where your decisions directly influence customer outcomes and business performance.
• Work in a role with broad exposure across planning, products, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics and commercial teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, digital capability and a more resilient and responsive supply chain.
• Access ongoing learning and development, employee assistance support and novated leasing options.
• Enjoy a culture that supports work-life fulfilment, along with paid parental leave and benefits that support you and your family.
• Be part of a business transforming how it works, where confidence with technology, curiosity and openness to change are valued.
• Be part of a proudly Australian‑owned business with strong community partnerships and a genuine focus on its people.

The remuneration package will be based on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

NHP is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Our commitment to local industry extends to a strong sense of social responsibility. Through our community engagement strategy, NHP positively contributes to the sustainable development of local communities. We’re proud of our community partnerships with Southern Cross Kids Camps and Travellers Aid.