- Provide leadership to the inventory team of 3 direct reports, in all elements of inventory control and distribution replenishment planning.
- Manage inventory accuracy, location transfers, inbound purchases v demand for major customers, and the trade centre network.
- Analysis of inventory such as ABC, safety stock, slow moving and min and max's.
- Manage stocktakes, cycle count program, stock adjustments and investigation of discrepancies.
- Report on risks, potential service outages. Weekly / monthly reporting for IRA all through SAP.
- Manage pallet control, recoveries, and repairs for all timber packaging.
- Ensure robust processes are in place across the operations and our 3PL.
- Maintain, implement, and conduct full documentation on the root cause analysis (RCA) as required for discrepancies as per the policy.
- Liaise with Construction Systems Demand and Supply Planning team and work within IBP scope.
- Prepare and issue relevant KPI dashboards.
- Establish a plan that manages slow moving stock.
- Liaise daily with distribution staff, customer service staff, production planners and production staff to resolve issues that occur.
- Work closely with brand Logistics Managers.
- 5+ years in an inventory management position, ideally with high number of SKUs or across multiple brands/products.
- High level of competency in general business software inclusive of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Experience in using a Warehouse Management System, preferably SAP.
- Able to deal with ambiguity and change.
- Strategic thought leader with an active, hands-on execution approach.
- Innovative and inspiring leader who drives an engaging high-performance culture.
- Sophisticated change management skills.
- Strong ability to build relationships internally and externally to identify and support cross functional opportunities/ delivery of CSR strategies.
- Exceptional planning and prioritisation skills.
- Takes accountability and delivers on commitments.
- Outstanding attention to detail.
- Strong commercial and analytical acumen.
- Impact: Play a pivotal role in driving change within our Inventory Management.
- Strategic Involvement: Work closely with our Logistics Manager to drive change across the warehouse floor.
- Join a Leader: Be part of one of Australia's largest ASX-listed building materials manufacturers.
Inventory Manager - Wetherill Park, Australia - CSR
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About this role
CSR Limited is a leading Australian Manufacturing business with a rich history and an exciting future. We are recognised for our innovative approach to developing sustainable and high performing building products and systems for the residential and commercial segments across Australia and New Zealand.
Our purpose is 'Building solutions for a better future'. We have a forward momentum and we're on our way to bigger, better and aspirational outcomes for our employees, customers and communities in which we operate.
Part of the CSR family, our Logistics Business Unit has been created to embed leading practice logistics & supply chain solutions across CSR to establish a platform for growth capability, customer service and efficiency. Our aim is to improve safety, service, people, and costs whilst contributing to, and delivering the strategic change for the benefit of CSR and our customers.
About the role:
This is a pivotal role in the company's largest distribution centre, working with key stakeholders nationally, across numerous business units. It's an influential position in key decisions between Logistics, Sales, Production, and the network of trade centres.
As the Inventory Manager, you will be responsible for implementing process to optimise stock holdings, whilst achieving excellence in service levels.
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Culture:
CSR is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace for our employees.
We offer flexible working arrangements which allows our employees to have a work-life balance.
Live, Work & Grow with CSR – with access to discounts, exclusive offers, career opportunities, family care and Health & wellbeing.
A competitive salary package is on offer, where reducing the gender pay gap is one of our main priorities.
How to Apply:
If you're a driven Inventory Manager that thrives in an agile environment, we invite you to join our team.
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