Inventory Planner (Max. term contract)

About the opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Inventory Planner to join our Group Supply Chain team in Hindmarsh, South Australia. 

This position is full time and offered on an 11-month Maximum Term basis. 

Reporting to the Inventory Planning Leader, you’ll maintain healthy inventory levels across our network of warehouses in Australia and offshore, in line with supply chain processes and adherence to service level agreements.

In addition, you’ll track and trace shipping for the Detmold Group.

Your ability to interpret large amounts of numerical data to make decisions and take the best course of action is critical; you are commercially astute. 

We work in a fast-paced environment, with time pressures and inventory deadlines; you’ll need an agile approach and the abilities to multi-task and prioritise a diverse mix of tasks and responsibilities.

In terms of specific responsibilities, you will:

• Inform the Demand team of significant variances to forecast.
• Communicate regularly with the Sales team to ensure consistent supply.
• Place all orders on the plant within expected lead times.
• Expedite and de-expedite orders in line with demand variation.
• Rectify errors and identify opportunities to improve inventory parameters.
• Develop collaborative relationships with key business stakeholders. 
• Identify stakeholder needs, provide information and obtain feedback on the supply function.

About you 

 What you’ll need:

• Experience in a similar role, ideally in a manufacturing or retail supply chain environment.
• Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to balance working on projects, performing daily activities and troubleshooting.
• High level proficiency in analysing and interpreting data to inform decision making.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel capability and strong data management skills.
• A calm and resilient demeanour.
• A collaborative, friendly and team focused approach. 

While not essential, a tertiary qualification in business, business management or supply chain will be highly regarded. 

What we’ll offer you: 

• A commitment to your ongoing professional development. 
• A commitment to corporate social responsibility – we support local communities and charities and are committed to sustainable and ethical sourcing.
• A health and wellbeing program so you feel supported to be at your best.
• Access to an active social club.

This is a rare opportunity to gain experience with supply chain in manufacturing environments, internationally and work with a company with a global footprint, headquartered in Adelaide.

Please note, this position is open to Australian Citizens or permanent residents only. 

While applications must be made online, confidential questions are welcome by calling Donna Dittmar, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner on 0402 180 625.

If you would like to provide a cover letter as part of your application, please attach it to your resume and upload as one document. 

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

About us

The Detmold Group is a family-owned and operated global business, partnering with some of the world’s largest and most iconic food and retail brands to create world-class packaging for a better tomorrow. 

Our business is focused on making a positive impact for our people, our partners and our planet whilst keeping our customers at the core of everything we do. Relentlessly looking for ways to improve quality, service, and efficiency, we are driven to improve the way the world experiences packaging.

Employee safety is our priority, and we want our people to be 100% SAFE & WELL.