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Form of workBradken is equipping the resource sector to sustainably advance society.
As a an Inventory Planner you'll be joining a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of wear products and services for mining equipment.
Our 3000 - strong global team members are proud of the innovative solutions we provide our customers and our commitment to being carbon neutral by 2030.
You'll join a diverse and inclusive team contributing across more than 100 unique professions and trades.
What's the Role:
You will work proactively with the sales, planning, and logistics functions to manage inventory purchasing and inventory levels to balance investment targets with customer service level targets. You play a key role in collaborating with the internal stakeholders and will focus on finished goods inventory management, rather than raw materials or work in progress at manufacturing sites.
You will have effective communication to ensure compliance, trust and fosters smooth efficient inventory management. You'll work with Sales and Manufacturing to decide what gets stocked in each warehouse, categorize items by importance and speed of sale, and set safety stock levels that balance customer service with cost. You'll also fine-tune order quantities and lead times for smooth purchasing.
You'll be a keen-eyed analyst, review Forward Order Approvals for finished goods, dissecting inventory quality, settings, and KPIs to identify optimization opportunities and recommend adjustments that keep our inventory symphony in perfect pitch.
As a Key Technical Criteria:
- Degree in Business, Inventory Management, or Supply Chain Management, or equivalent experience.
- Experience with complex, global products, customers, and markets; proficiency in MRP systems (both Excel and Epicor); ability to analyze and refine inventory settings to drive optimal purchasing recommendations.
- Experience not just following purchasing recommendations, but actively managing inventory settings to optimize purchasing accuracy and efficiency.
This role can be based in Brisbane or Newcastle.
If you'd like to part of team that's changing the game, please apply along with your resume and a brief covering letter highlighting why this should be your next role and the closing date to apply for this role is 22nd February 2024, Everyone has a story...be part of ours!
Why join our team at Bradken?
- Safety first environment and mindset
- Flexible work options
- Competitive Total Reward Packages
- Global and local recognition programs
- Paid Parental Leave
- Learning and Development focus
- Education assistance
- EAP for you and your family
- Community Involvement program
Before commencing employment, you will be required to complete a psychometric assessment and a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.
WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST NO RECRUITMENT AGENCY APPROACHES
Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging, and flexible environment for our people because great things happen when individuals are given the opportunity to bring themselves into their work. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.
