Inventory Analyst

Description

We have an opportunity for an Inventory Analyst to join the Commercial team on a 12‑month maximum term contract at our Jandakot Office. You will be responsible for engaging with internal clients to collect business plan information and convert it into forecasts for procurement of materials and services that help ensure the right resources are made available at the best cost. These responsibilities include investigating and validating anomalies, confirming forecast deliverability, and maintaining an acute understanding of work program priorities.

• Develop demand plans that incorporate forecast requirements for materials and services.
• Review and recommend forecasting methodologies and algorithms to reduce forecast error.
• Provide materials and services capacity constraints to upstream functions such as Network Planning, Works Program Planning, and Operational teams.
• Accountable for continuous improvement of replenishment and other supply chain tools.
• Build reports that add value to the team and improve overall efficiency by understanding end‑user requirements.
• Manage a portfolio of suppliers when required.
• Contribute to and support Safety, Health, Environmental and community programs.
• Influence and educate internal stakeholders on Commercial principles, constraints, and requirements to improve forecast accuracy.

Requirements

• Understand contract management and material requirements to support the team during resource shortages.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Commerce, Supply Chain, Finance or a related discipline.
• Substantial demand planning experience, including system expertise, is required.
• Experience in FMCG or production planning/materials supply planning industry.
• Advanced user of Microsoft analytical applications (Excel, Access, SQL).
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills.

Benefits

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work‑life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from flexible work arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, salary packaging, social club activities, discounted health insurance and gym membership, an award‑winning employee recognition programme, and three wellness leave days each year.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

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