Beko is the number 1 selling brand of freestanding appliances in Europe. A member of the Arcelik Group, we employ over 30,000 employees worldwide, with 18 factories and 440 million satisfied customers in over 140 countries. As a partner of the everyday, we believe in providing our customers with meaningful solutions in all aspects of their everyday life.
Beko A&NZ currently has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to join our team as an Inventory & Supply Planner, bringing both knowledge of inventory policies, import planning and processing with hands-on practical experience of dealing with factories, follow-up with suppliers, container bookings and transport, together with inventory management.
Beko A&NZ head office is in Ormeau, QLD but our inventory is located in state capital cities and around the country, so the Inventory & Supply Planner may need to travel and be familiar with our 3PL and key customers' warehouse operations.
SAP is the backbone of our ERP system, so experience and skills with SAP and good data management tools are a necessity. The key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
- Achieving and maintaining the balance of adequate inventory to fulfil customer demand at competitive service levels and DIFOT performance, whilst optimising working capital and minimising SLOB stock
- Monitoring shipments from factories, coordinating arrival times, customs and port clearance, and deliveries into 3PL and customer warehouses
- Monitor and report on inventory levels by category and SKU, across retail and commercial stocking policies; and also driving action to address OOS and SLOB inventory
- Coordinate and supervise regular stocktakes and cycle counts, including analysing and reconciling any discrepancies arising
- Monitor stock damage, returns and wastage and ensure timely claims are processed and root causes are identified
- Actively seek and promote improvements to the business including implementation of Beko group initiatives and best practices
To be successful in this position, the ideal candidate requires:
- 3+ years inventory control experience, preferably in the area of consumer durables across multiple territories with an understanding of seasonal demands
- Commercial experience and demonstrable expertise
- Self-motivation, persistence and resilience to work remotely
- Great interpersonal skills, demonstrating a high degree of initiative and enthusiasm, and ability to work effectively in a team
- Problem solving capabilities and able to rely on good peer group relationships to get things done
- Competency in Microsoft Office products
- Relevant tertiary qualifications (desirable)
Beko A&NZ provides a competitive remuneration package, and interesting and diverse experience with opportunities to grow professionally in a progressive learning environment.
An up-to-date resume and cover letter must support all applications.
No agency applications will be received at this time.