National Planning & Inventory Manager

We're partnering with a leading national organisation within the automotive and mobility sector to recruit a National Planning & Inventory Manager.

Supporting millions of Australians through a large national network, this organisation is creating a brand new leadership role to drive inventory performance, planning capability and operational improvement. This is a rare opportunity to build and implement the planning framework, processes and governance that will shape the future of the function nationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead national demand planning, replenishment and inventory management.
• Develop and implement a standardised planning and inventory framework.
• Improve stock availability, service levels and DIFOT performance.
• Drive inventory optimisation, working capital improvements and inventory health.
• Establish planning governance, reporting and forecasting processes.
• Partner with Procurement, Operations, Finance and Engineering to improve supply chain performance.
• Enhance planning systems, reporting capability and data visibility.
• Lead inventory and planning transformation initiatives nationally.

About You

• Proven experience in Inventory Planning, Supply Planning, Demand Planning or S&OP leadership roles.
• Strong background improving or building planning processes and operating models.
• Experience driving inventory optimisation and service improvements.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and change management capability.
• Commercially minded with the ability to translate data into meaningful business outcomes and drive informed decision making.
• Experience with ERP, WMS and planning systems.

Automotive experience is highly regarded, however candidates from FMCG, retail, industrial, distribution or other complex supply chain environments are encouraged to apply.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly visible role where you'll have the autonomy to build the function, drive meaningful change and leave a lasting impact on a national organisation.

For a confidential discussion, please apply or contact me via ******@blackbookexecutive.com.au