AddressAre you a data-driven professional with a passion for optimizing inventory and driving results?
Waterco, a leading Australian manufacturer of pool pumps and filters, is seeking a skilled Supply Chain Analyst & Planner to join our Planning and Purchasing team. In this crucial role, you'll play a key part in ensuring efficient domestic (AU & NZ) inventory management, enabling us to achieve our stock turn, DIFOT (Delivery In Full On Time), and on-hand inventory values.
What you'll do:
- Conduct global quarterly reviews of ABC stock classifications and safety stock/min stock parameters.
- Manage and coordinate SLOB (Slow and Obsolete Inventory) reviews to ensure timely sale, clearance, and/or disposal according to company guidelines.
- Proactively analyze inventory to identify underperforming products and take action to improve performance or reduce overstocking.
- Manage inventory projection modelling for all regions (AU & NZ)
- Stock transfers from Rydalmere through to interstate branches across ANZ
- Perform forecast analysis to enhance forecast accuracy and minimize safety stock requirements.
- Maintain monthly forecasts within the ERP system for all regions (AU & NZ).
- Support warehouse and operations teams in optimizing warehouse capacity and inventory levels.
- Refine and maintain the Supply Planning discipline for the monthly S&OP (Sales and Operational Planning) cycle, supporting the Planning Manager.
- Conduct monthly master data health checks, ensuring error identification, monitoring, and action.
- Collaborate across departments to ensure continuity of operations.
- Provide data analysis to the Purchasing and Planning Manager for cost reduction and optimized procurement spend.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve overall Supply Chain and inventory efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity.
Requirements:
- A highly motivated and results-oriented individual with a minimum of 5 years' experience in planning/procurement and inventory management.
- Your experience from the pool and spa, hardware, building industry or related and adjacent sectors will be a definite advantage.
- Proven ability to make sound data-driven decisions and provide clear, well-reasoned recommendations.
- Experience in leading complex projects and achieving desired outcomes.
- A strong understanding of Supply Chain principles and processes.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Intermediate) and database software applications (ERP systems) - Epicor experience highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- The ability to work autonomously, manage time effectively, and prioritize multiple tasks.
- A strong team player with exceptional relationship-building skills and the ability to present to all levels within the business.
- Formal qualifications in Business, Logistics, Inventory Management, or a related field are preferred.
What we offer:
- A collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Stable public-listed company, 40 years in Australia
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you fit the bill, please apply today on SEEK. We look forward to hearing from you.
Stay close to your phones as we will conduct phone screens with suitable candidates progressively as suitable applications are received.
** Employment reference and document checks will be completed prior to our making any offers..
