AddressDo you want to join a team who helps each other be their best?
Are you looking for a career-defining opportunity to make an impact on our customers and team?
As a growing and innovative company, at Tradeware we are driven to connect people with great products every day. We pride ourselves on being consumer-led and customer-driven, and we are looking for a talented and like-minded Supply Planner who will help drive growth through our inventory.
We believe that to achieve our business goals, every role in our business value chain is so important, and that we need to work together as one team. Together we will always aim high, learn together, and strive to ensure we do the right things well.
We distribute a strong portfolio of company-owned and supplier brands and truly value our long-term relationships with Bunnings and other hardware retailers. It is an exciting time to join Tradeware as we have experienced significant growth in revenue and people and the trajectory is to keep growing.
Your role of Supply Planner is integral in profitable sales growth through managing the flow of inventory including raw materials and contract manufacturing from suppliers to warehouses to ensure we have optimal inventory levels at all times.
What you will bring
- You will have 2+ years of experience in contract manufacturing/packaging supply chain planning, inventory, or replenishment roles.
- You will be adept at navigating the complexities of inventory management and logistical coordination with composure and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
- You will have the ability to challenge, question and actively collaborate across a number of stakeholder groups to achieve win-win outcomes.
- You will have proficiency in relevant software packages such as SAGE and Netstock or a willingness to adapt and learn new systems.
- You will have developed analytical, numeracy, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- You will have high attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in inventory data and calculations.
- You will have good interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- You will support your team to be their best.
- You will have strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex information in a clear and concise way.
- You will be able to travel interstate on occasion.
What you will be doing
As the Supply Planner, your role will be dynamic and multifaceted, encompassing a range of responsibilities aimed at optimising inventory levels and ensuring seamless supply chain operations.
Here's what you will be doing:
- Maintaining optimal stock levels across 6 locations, ensuring the right stock is available at the right time.
- Coordinating purchase orders, both locally and overseas, and managing the flow of inventory from suppliers to warehouses.
- Facilitating regular operational and planning meetings with key supply partners
- Managing the supply of raw materials for manufacturing/assembly processes and maintaining inventory stock levels to meet scheduled requirements.
- Overseeing manufacturing/assembly processes with third-party contractors and optimizing schedules and resource utilization.
- Assisting in supplier negotiations and raw material selection and providing suggestions for improving fill rate analysis and identifying areas for improvement.
- Facilitating effective communication across departments
- Championing inventory and item data inputs/outputs in relevant software systems and overseeing the management and maintenance of bill of materials.
This role reports to the National Supply Chain Manager and will be based at our Regency Park National Head Office and presents an exciting opportunity for proactive individuals who are eager to make a tangible impact in supply chain management. Your ability to anticipate and resolve challenges, communicate decisions with clarity and conviction, and drive continuous improvement will be essential for success in this role. If you're ready to take on this challenge and contribute to our team's success, we encourage you to apply.
What’s on offer
- Salary package includes superannuation
- Laptop and Mobile phone
- Flexible/Hybrid working arrangements
- A team-based national incentive scheme
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your family
- Great discounts on Tradeware products and other benefits
How to Apply
If you want to join a team who helps each other be their best and work for a place who innovates and is always striving for results, then please apply today!
To submit your application, please forward your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why this is the next role for your career?
Applications will only be accepted through the seek website and confidentiality is assured.
Please note that whilst we will contact candidates with suitable experience and skills by phone, overwhelming response rates may mean that we are regrettably, unable to contact unsuccessful candidates personally.
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