Inventory and Supply Manager

Northern Suburbs, Melbourne VIC | $90,000 - $100,000 + Super Full Time | Immediate Start

Your new company
Our client is a well-established Australian wholesale distribution business with a strong presence across retail channels nationwide. Supplying a diverse range of imported consumer products, they have built a reputation for delivering high-quality products and exceptional service to customers across Australia.
An opportunity has become available for an experienced Inventory & Supply Chain Coordinator to take ownership of inventory planning, forecasting and replenishment activities across a diverse product portfolio.
Your new role
Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will play a key role in ensuring product availability whilst optimising inventory levels across approximately 1,200 SKUs.Key responsibilities include:

• Managing inventory levels and stock replenishment activities
• Developing demand forecasts using sales data, market trends and historical performance
• Raising and managing purchase orders with international suppliers
• Monitoring supplier lead times, shipments and inbound inventory
• Reviewing stock turns and identifying excess, ageing or slow-moving inventory
• Liaising with sales, warehouse and supplier stakeholders to ensure supply continuity
• Identifying market and consumer trends that may influence future demand
• Maintaining accurate inventory and forecasting data within NetSuite and related systems
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across inventory and supply chain processes

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in inventory planning, replenishment, purchasing, supply chain or demand planning
• Strong ERP experience, ideally with NetSuite, Cin7, MYOB or similar systems
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets
• Experience within wholesale distribution, retail, consumer goods, sporting goods, pet products, giftware, books, hobby products or similar fast-moving product environments
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to interpret consumer and market trends
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, analytical and detail-oriented approach

What you'll get in return

• Join a stable and successful Australian business with a strong market presence
• Take ownership of a critical function within the organisation
• Work directly with senior leadership and influence key inventory decisions
• Long-term career opportunity with succession planning in place
• Competitive salary package of $90,000- $100,000 + Super
• Office-based role in Melbourne's northern suburbs

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email kerri.lee@hays.com.au
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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