At a Glance
- Tasks: Balance stock across locations and maintain demand forecasts for a national manufacturer.
- Company: Join an ambitious Australian success story in household brand manufacturing.
- Benefits: Career growth, mentoring, and job security in a cash flow positive environment.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a newly created role with endless scope for innovation.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in purchasing or demand planning with experience in international supplier management.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Purchasing Officer/ Demand Planning Assistant
Ready to support this national manufacturer and distributor as they move to the next level.
This role will balance out the stock across multiply locations nationally and maintain the demand forecast.
About the Company
Our client is an Australian success story, manufacturing and distributing some of the best household brands in this sector.
With organic growth and an acquisitive roadmap, they are now at market for a newly created Purchasing Officer/ Demand Planner to support a key division.
About the Role
You will be tasked with getting the stock levels right, demand forecasting link to invoicing and getting the balance between working capital & availability balanced.
Key Responsibilities: Newly created role with endless scope.
- Demand planning and forecasting
- Build and maintain a rolling 12-18-month SKU-level demand forecast for each division and warehouse, using sales history, seasonality and promotional plans.
- Demand reviews with each division's sales leads to capture new ranges, key account deals, pricing changes and phase-outs.
- Purchasing and order management
- Raise, place and manage purchase orders with international and local suppliers within delegated authority.
- Consolidate requirements across divisions and sites to optimise container fills, MOQs, freight cost and volume pricing.
- Supplier management
- Maintain day-to-day relationships with international and local suppliers, including lead times, pricing, MOQs and production schedules.
- Support price negotiations, cost reviews and supplier onboarding, including import and product compliance documentation.
- Inventory performance
- Monitor stock health across all six sites: availability, stock turns, aged and slow-moving stock, and excess.
About You
- 3+ years in purchasing, procurement, inventory or demand planning in wholesale distribution, warehousing or a similar multi-site environment.
- Proven experience forecasting demand and setting replenishment parameters at SKU level.
- Experience buying from international suppliers, including import processes, Incoterms, lead-time management and landed cost.
Why Join?
- This role is part of a large growing team, with career paths, mentoring & growth in a company that is ambitious, cash flow positive and increasing market share.
Security and stability on offer.
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Purchasing Officer/ Demand Planning Assistant in Narangba employer: Lawson Elliott Recruitment
Join a dynamic and innovative investment firm that is rapidly expanding its presence across Australasia, offering a unique opportunity for growth and development in the corporate finance sector. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and professional advancement, employees are encouraged to engage in meaningful projects that directly impact the business while enjoying a supportive work culture that values expertise and initiative. Located in a vibrant market, this role not only promises competitive remuneration but also the chance to be part of a forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of finance.
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