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Working closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers and supply chain teams, you'll drive demand and supply planning, supplier performance, inventory control and continuous improvement.\nWhat You'll Do\nConduct regular reviews of spare parts plans across platforms to ensure inventory levels align with operational requirements.\nExecute Integrated Business Planning (IBP) activities in line with established planning schedules.\nReview demand requirements and raise Purchase Orders (POs) and Stock Transfer Orders (STOs) to maintain optimal stock levels.\nMonitor and manage spare parts shortages through regular reviews, coordinating stock redistribution where required.\nAnalyse shortages, identify root causes and implement actions to improve spare parts availability.\nLead regular supplier performance meetings and monitor key metrics, including turnaround time (TAT), non-conformance reports (NCRs), PO lead times and delivery performance.\nApprove Material Change Request Forms (MCRFs) and maintain master data integrity, including material classifications and MRP settings.\nSupport stocktake activities, inventory reconciliation and adjustment processes to ensure inventory accuracy.\nConduct last-buy and obsolescence analyses, developing strategies to secure long-term parts availability while minimising excess inventory.\nIdentify opportunities for process and system improvements, including defining business requirements, raising enhancement requests and participating in User Acceptance Testing (UAT).\nWhat makes you perfect for the role?\nExtensive experience in spares planning, materials planning, supply planning or demand planning.\nStrong understanding of demand planning, MRP, inventory control and procurement processes.\nExperience using ERP systems, preferably SAP S/4HANA and SAP IBP.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.\nExperience managing supplier relationships and performance.\nAdvanced Microsoft Excel and data management capabilities.\nExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a continuous improvement mindset.\nThe good stuff…\nCompetitive remuneration and employee discounts.\nMake life easier and more affordable with $80 monthly credit and 25% off Optus products and unique shopping discounts with our retail partners.\nFlexible working arrangements with opportunities to work three days in the office, two days remote or home.\nVibrant and collaborative office campus that includes cafes, convenience store, chill out zones, GP, post office, gym and on-site childcare centre.\nCompetitive leave policies, including additional ‘Connected’ days to focus on culture, family, health, community, or whatever’s important to you.\nWe support growing families with inclusive, carer-neutral paid Parental Leave of up to 16 weeks.\nBuild meaningful connections through employee-led networks and diversity initiatives including Culture Connect, Elevate Women, Disability Network and Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+).\nPut your wellbeing first with free access to counselling and support services, 24/7 - in-person, by phone, SMS, or video.\nFree Optus bus from Macquarie University Metro Station (every 6-8 minutes); 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