Supply Planner - GPC Asia Pacific - Fixed Term

AUS GPC Asia Pacific Australia Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Global organisation

Product discounts across brands

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

GPC Asia Pacific is seeking a methodical, results-driven Supply Planner to join our Rowville team on a fixed-term basis. The role focuses on end-to-end replenishment, timely ordering, and maintaining inventory while analysing supplier performance and collaborating across internal departments such as Category Management and Group Support.

You will support S&OP processes, work with external 3rd party partners, and help ensure alignment with strategic supply initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ minimum experience in Supply Planning and/or Demand Planning roles.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and exposure to Planning systems such as JDA, Blue Yonder, Relex, Logility, SAP, etc.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end replenishment tasks within suppliers and product portfolio.
• Schedule and ensure timely ordering and delivery of inventory.
• Maintain inventory levels per business expectations.
• Analyse supplier performance DIFOT and KPI metrics.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support execution of integrated supply chain solutions with key partners.
• Participate in S&OP and strategic supply forums.
• Monitor forecasts, supply, and other purchasing/ planning elements.

Skills

Supply planning

Demand planning

Communication

Time management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Negotiation

Customer-centric mindset

ERP implementation

Tools

JDA

Blue Yonder

Relex

Logility

SAP

Job description

Supply Planner - GPC Asia Pacific - Rowville - Fixed Term

If you’re looking to join a company where recognition and celebration form part of our daily mantra, where you can learn and build on your talents and where flexible working is an option then we’d love to hear from you. With 100 years of trading, GPC Asia Pacific is the parent company of iconic brands such as Repco, NAPA and McLeod Accessories. We are seeking a methodical, experienced, and result-driven Supply Planner to join our team. Reporting to the Planning Manager, this role contributes to the profitability, growth and return on investment of GPC Asia Pacific.

About the role:

• Managing end to end replenishment tasks within your suppliers and product portfolio
• Scheduled and timely ordering and delivery of inventory
• Maintain Inventory levels in accordance with business expectations
• Analyse and report supplier performance DIFOT and KPI metrics
• Building strong working relationships with key contacts - external vendors as well as internal departments such as Category Management and Group Support teams within the Repco & NAPA businesses
• Supporting the execution of integrated supply chain solutions in collaboration with key stakeholders
• Actively participate in S&OP and strategic supply forums
• Work pro-actively with appointed 3rd Party Supply Chain partners
• Additionally, our Supply Planners are responsible for monitoring purchase forecasts, supply, availability, and other various elements of purchasing, planning and S&OP.

All about you:

• 2 years’ minimum experience in Supply Planning and/or Demand Planning roles
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, and ideally exposure to Planning systems (JDA, Blue Yonder, Relex, Logility, SAP, etc…)
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Strong drive to meet business deadlines and display resilience in a fast-paced work environment
• Effective time management and capabilities to prioritise tasks
• Ability to develop trusted professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Proactive problem-solving ability
• A curious mind, focusing on solutions supported by sound analytics
• Well-developed negotiation skills
• Big picture view, allowing you to see the ongoing flow on effects of actions and processes
• Having a customer centric mindset
• Extra plus, if you have been part of a planning tool or an ERP implementation

We can offer you:

• Part of a global organisation
• Flexible working arrangements
• Successful, stable, growing business
• Support iconic and emerging Australian brands: Repco, NAPA, AMX and more
• Attractive product discounts across all GPC AP businesses
• Strong rewards & recognition programs
• A supportive team environment, where we work with supremely talented people
• Employee Assistance Program for team members and their families
• Strong values-based foundations
• Innovation and forward moving are a reality GPC Asia Pacific Movement is in our DNA.

We are GPC Asia Pacific: one of the largest industrial and automotive aftermarket parts and service suppliers in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. Our iconic brands include Repco, NAPA and McLeod Accessories. Yet we are more than just a parts and service company. We propel people forward. With over 8000 team members in Asia Pacific, and 60k+ globally, being part of Genuine Parts Company won’t leave you standing still. Reach is key to our success. Learn more about our business online at www.gpcasiapac.com

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and their stakeholders. Today, we’re proud to say we’re the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale. Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.