Supply Planner
GWA Group, Australia
Job Description
Your new role
We are looking for a Supply Planner to join our Supply amp; Innovations team who are based at our Prestons site in South West Sydney.
The purpose of this role is to maintain relationships with internal cross-functional stakeholders and provide recommendations and alternatives to supply chain capability and performance. In addition to this, you will:
- Optimise the balance of inventory across the supply chain network in line with target customer service levels and safety stock levels, for your allocated product portfolio
- Place orders based upon agreed lead time and capacity availability, plus lead the interface to Suppliers to resolve supply issues relating to their product portfolio
- Develop and execute mitigation plans to relieve and eliminate out of stock situations; meeting both inventory and customer service targets
- Conduct regular business and performance reviews through contribution with various internal and external stakeholders and be accountable for master data for material planning and supply matrix list
- Monitor supply related performance metrics and consult with Suppliers regarding availability of capacity and scheduling of production
- Establish communication and information transfer process with our Suppliers
At GWA we recognise that hybrid work is the new way of working, and to support this we have our Moments that Matter hybrid working framework. To ensure you can deliver and partner with the people needed, you will have the flexibility of hybrid work but will call our Prestons site your 'base'.
About you
Along with your 5+ years previous experience in a similar role, it would be great if you had the following skills and experience:
- Experience maintaining a minimum 12 months rolling supply plan with suppliers, with the ability to identify capacity constraints and agree actions to address the issue;
- Developing strong partnership with key supply partners, both domestically and overseas to ensure supply requirements are fulfilled;
- Executing the full supply chain lifecycle from purchase order placement, through to the flow of goods to the distribution point and everything in between
- Proven success leading initiatives that drive lead time reductions, cost savings and service levels improvements;
- Experience implementing and maintaining inventory and material management strategies for your respective SKUs by regular review and optimisation of inventory parameters and levels
- Demonstrable analytical skills and a proactive approach to continuous improvement in the integrated supply chain.
What’s on offer?
Aside from a supportive, collaborative culture where you’ll be set up for success and know that you’re making a real difference from day one, we’ll also offer you:
- Free onsite parking
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Competitive remuneration and bonus structures
- An immersive onboarding program to set you up for success
- Opportunities to learn and grow through our Learning amp; Development programs
- Paid parental leave program
- ‘Great Rewards’ program - exclusive access todiscounts and cashbackrewards at your favourite stores
- ‘Bathrooms amp; More’ program - great discounts on a wide range of our products
- Volunteer and Community Service Leave
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
As well as other great benefits like discounted health insurance, financial advice, annual flu vaccinations, access to a range of online fitness programs via our Wellbeing Centre...and much more!
What’s it like to work with us?
Culture is key for us, and our people come from a variety of backgrounds and industries. We all share a common purpose of bringing to life all three of our cultural pillars: We are Customer Focused; We are One Team and We Care For Each Other. Our passion and dedication are evident in how we work together to ensure everyone achieves our goals and that we all play in a role in making GWA a great place to work.
Our success is driven by a global team that share a passion to be the trusted and integrated solutions partner in the delivery of sustainable water solutions for bathrooms, kitchens, and laundries.
GWA is on a journey from Good to Great, and we are looking for people who are excited by change and want to make a difference. We care for each other and encourage people to take the lead to deliver superior solutions for our customers and consumers.
Our purpose
Since 1886, the experts at GWA have designed innovative, high-quality products for homes and offices. We have market leading, iconic brands includingCar