- This medical device/consumables distributor & manufacturer is one of the biggest in Australia. Owned by a much larger group, plenty of career opportunities exist here.
- Their purpose is deeply rooted in caring for everybody. They are committed to their mission to ensure that all have access to optimal protection, treatment, and healing through their comprehensive medical product range.
- Through their actions, they strive to make a meaningful difference for their customers, their patients and communities, and the world around them.
- Very inclusive, collaborative, supportive team.
- Their commitment to people begins with their employees. They firmly believe that a happy and motivated workforce translates into better service and products for their customers.
- This Demand Planning & Inventory Specialist role is responsible for analysing and forecasting future product demands to ensure inventory levels are optimised, to meet business and customer requirements, maximising cash flow and supporting sales and customer service outcomes.
- The person in this position will develop, maintain and regularly review product demand forecasts using historical sales data, customer ordering patterns, market trends, seasonality and input from sales, marketing and customer service.
- The role will work closely with internal stakeholders to understand upcoming promotions, tenders, contracts, new product launches and changes in customer requirements, incorporating these into demand forecasts and purchasing plans.
- You will analyse forecast accuracy, investigate significant differences between forecast and actual demand, and refine forecasting methods to improve inventory planning.
- You will monitor market developments, supplier constraints, product availability and changes in customer demand to identify emerging trends and adjust plans accordingly.
- You will establish and maintain appropriate inventory, including safety stock, minimum and maximum stock levels, reorder points and order quantities, taking account of supplier lead times and minimum order requirements.
- You will prepare and raise purchase orders within agreed approval limits and required timeframes, ensuring product details, quantities, pricing and delivery requirements are accurate and monitor outstanding purchase orders and liaise with suppliers to confirm order acceptance, production schedules, shipment dates and expected delivery dates.
- You will identify potential supply shortages or delivery delays early, assess the impact on customers and operations, and coordinate appropriate actions, including expediting orders or recommending alternative supply options.
- You will provide sales and customer service with timely updates on stock availability, anticipated shortages, backorders and replenishment dates to support accurate customer communication.
- You will coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams to align incoming stock with storage capacity, receiving arrangements and operational priorities.
- You will review inventory holdings regularly to identify slow-moving, excess, obsolete and short-dated products, and work with relevant stakeholders to implement appropriate stock reduction or disposal plans.
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills with the ability to speak Mandarin and/or Cantonese, this is mandatory.
- An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in business, supply chain or other relevant fields.
- Previous experience in a demand planning/forecasting/purchasing role with knowledge of and/or experience in the medical consumables industry.
- Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures and demand forecasting and planning.
- A proven track record in business improvement and metrics with an understanding of business contracts, with strong mathematical and statistical knowledge.
- Capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and outstanding organisational skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent computer skills with proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Microsoft Dynamics (or similar).
Please 'apply now' by quoting reference number 3913 and/or call Nicole Villanueva on 0414.919.461. Please note, your details/resume will not be sent anywhere without a formal interview and, if successful, your subsequent prior permission. Personal information provided will be used for recruitment purposes only and be treated in the strictest confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.