Inventory Manager

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We are the largest independent wholesaler of Safety Products across Australia and New Zealand. We are operating across 14 locations and are looking to appoint a permanent full time Inventory Managerto be based in our Loganholme branch.

About the role

Under the leadership of the National Manager, you will facilitate the planning, ordering and delivery of stock to our distribution centres (Australia and New Zealand) ensuring the company's continuance of providing quality customer service to all Key Stakeholders. Your responsibilities are (and not limited to):

• Develop and manage purchasing and operational budgets/forecasts from historical demand information from all Key Stakeholders to generate a projected 12 months forecast
• Partner with Branches and Key Stakeholders ensuring all requirements are clearly communicated and documented with reference to monthly forecast accuracy, new items and changes in distribution
• Monitor and forecast upcoming level of demand
• Place orders with Suppliers to meet the stock requirement plan
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries working directly with international and local suppliers
• Point of contact for any supply issues
• Monitor stock levels across distribution centres and initiate transfers as appropriate
• Analyze the rate of stock being consumed and work closely with Key Stakeholders to decide if stock replenishment plan adjustment is required and
• Manage a small team to ensure the delivery of all business stock related processes are executed in line with business process

About you

To be successful in this role, you will be an enthusiastic, self-motivated person focusing on delivering exceptional business outcomes with a willingness to challenge yourself and the team. You will also demonstrate:

• Experience in procurement and inventory management
• Experience in forecasting and ordering for multiple Distribution centres
• Experience in stakeholder management skills across all business areas
• Demonstrated ability to gather, analyse and interpret data
• Strong organising and planning skills and is able to effectively prioritise workload
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a track record of building relationships; and
• Demonstrated ability to manage a team

What we offer

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Long term career with a market leader

To apply

Interested in becoming an integral part of this ever-growing business? We’d love to hear from you! PleaseAPPLY NOWand attach a copy of your latest resume.

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How many years' experience do you have in the logistics, freight & delivery services industry? Do you have experience with inventory management? How many years' experience do you have as an Inventory Manager? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? What's the largest size team you have managed? How many years of people management experience do you have?