Supply Chain Material Planner
Bayside Group ·www.baysidegroup.com.au
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An opportunity exists for an experienced Supply Chain Material Planner to join an International Automotive company in Melbourne's western suburbs.
This role is responsible for ensuring materials are available to meet customer demand while optimising inventory and supplier performance.
The role is primarily office-based, with regular interaction across warehouse and production operations.
Key Responsibilities
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This role is responsible for ensuring materials are available to meet customer demand while optimising inventory and supplier performance.
The role is primarily office-based, with regular interaction across warehouse and production operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform MRP analysis to align customer demand with supplier capacity and lead times
- Develop and manage material plans based on forecasts and purchase orders
- Monitor stock levels, in-transit inventory, and shipping schedules to identify shortages
- Maintain accurate system data to support real-time decision-making
- Generate shortage reports, material arrival reports, and escalation reports
- Manage inventory levels and classification (ABC analysis)
- Liaise with suppliers to manage deliveries, lead times, and performance issues
- Coordinate logistics planning with freight forwarders and internal teams
- Review non-standard orders and confirm delivery feasibility
- Track returnable packaging and manage stock movements
- Manage excess and non-moving inventory
- Communicate material-related delivery changes to customers
- Proven experience in material planning / supply chain role within manufacturing
- Strong working knowledge of MRP systems
- Understanding of supply chain processes including forecasting, demand planning, and logistics
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Business, Finance or related field
or equivalent industry experience
- Inventory performance aligned with sales forecasts
- Supplier performance against delivery and KPI targets
- Reduction in excess and obsolete inventory
- Effective management of material availability and shortages
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Where is the Supply Chain Material Planner job located?
The Supply Chain Material Planner role with Bayside Group is based in Derrimut, VIC, AU.
What does the Supply Chain Material Planner role pay?
Bayside Group lists the Supply Chain Material Planner role at AUD 48–50 per hour.
Is the Supply Chain Material Planner role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Bayside Group.
What experience level is the Supply Chain Material Planner role?
The Supply Chain Material Planner position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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