About Our Client Our client is a leading manufacturer with an extensive history of operations since 1927.
A well renowned brand producing some of the highest quality machines in it's field.
Job Description Key Responsibilities:
* Purchase goods (including spare parts items) from supplier/s on a monthly basis.
* Purchase order management - creating and releasing purchase orders to our suppliers
* Assist with inventory procurement optimisation and work with stakeholders to put actions in place to reduce aged inventory levels, slow-moving and obsolete stock
* Contribute to operations planning processes, including supply/demand planning
* Investigate stock inaccuracies and late or missing deliveries
* Following stock availability or any stock enquiries with the supplier/s
* Participate in monthly meetings with supplier/s and develop positive relationships
* Coordinate and process end-to-end purchasing activities within company systems and processes (from raising POs to raising reserve invoices in SAP).
* Managing stock enquiries (stock availability and upcoming PO orders), and liaising with all departments (in-person/phone/email) where required.
* Manage/arrange overseas supplier import requirements (including booking freight, checking pricing, managing paperwork, and managing local customs requirements) * Provide delivery dates and tracking information to the sales/technical teams.
* Maintain stock levels (monitor stockout and excess stock items) and assist in stock take
* Utilise data analysis to assess and update monthly KPIs, identifying trends to help senior management make an informed decision.
The Successful Applicant Qualifications:
* Relevant qualifications in Supply Chain Management or Logistics
* Current Forklift Licence
Skills and Experience:
* 2 - 3 years full-time experience working in similar roles (ideally within spare parts environment)
* Technically minded with the capability & willingness to quickly become familiar with our products, their parts and functionality, as well as our services.
* Inventory management, purchasing and supply planning experience.
* Exposure to demand planning and forecasting.
* Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of SAP functional areas such as Procurement/ Sales order/ Finance/ Item Master Data
* Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* Strong data analytical skills, especially working with Excel
* Ability to prioritise & manage a variety of tasks and excellent time-management skills
Desirable:
* Working experience in purchasing and freight forwarding processes
* Working experience in SAP Business One (data software system)
* Working experience in Netstock (Inventory planning system)
* Working experience with Power BI
* Experience with working with 3rd party logistics (3PL) companies
What's on Offer * Inner east location close to Melbourne CBD and public transport.
* Fantastic company culture with clear career progression plans.
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