Senior Planner

Overview

Manage inventory, forecasts, and supply chain coordination for flooring products.

Key Responsibilities

• ibp management
• obsolete stock
• purchase orders
• fg inventory
• fg forecast
• supplier liaison

Tasks

-Actively engage in IBP processes, including Demand reviews, Expired & Obsolete review, discounted stock management, and ensuring inventory levels align with budget and business approval processes. -Monitor and manage $1.6 million of slow-moving and obsolete stock, identifying root causes and implementing mitigation strategies. -Provide coverage across Yarn Planning, Shipping Management, Raw Materials Purchasing, allocations and Production Scheduling as required, while actively demonstrating safe working behaviours and adherence to Quality, Environmental, and Safety policies. -Raise and Maintain purchase orders for imported products. -Process lead-time requests and provide accurate responses within 24 hours, ensuring proactive communication on FG constraints or issues. -Manage approximately $15 million in Finished Goods inventory, reviewing safety stock levels and purchasing from multiple suppliers to maintain optimal stock. -Develop and maintain forward-looking Finished Goods forecasts based on historical demand and project opportunities. -Participate and contribute to the Product Management process and the Product Service Offer (PSO) to ensure efficiency and product relevance. -Liaise with suppliers and freight forwarders to establish optimal shipping strategies and minimise costly airfreight. -Actively engage and participate in regular Sales meeting to ensure full alignment are established and communicated between demand and supply. -Determine and communicate optimal Finished Goods utilisation and requirements to the Production Scheduler to prevent shortages or overcommitments.

Requirements

• erp
• communication
• supply chain
• excel
• team player
• analytical

What You Bring

-Experience with ERP (JDE/SAP…) and planning systems. -Strong communication skills. -Minimum 5 years’ experience in supply chain/planning, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead planning role. (International shipping/Import experience will be an advantage). -Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel analysis. -Proactive, curious mindset and Team player. -Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain/ Inventory Management or a related discipline.

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Benefits

-Salary Packaging options -Fitness subsidy, gym membership discount, health insurance discount, discounted home loan offer, yearly flu shots and more -Access to Employee Assistance program -At INTERFACE, we provide parking on-site. -You will be provided with competitive remuneration -You will be part of a diverse and vibrant team with an excellent culture.

About Interface

-Revolutionized interior design through its i2 design approach—nature-inspired randomness in carpet tiles. -Blends carpet tile, luxury vinyl tile (LVT), rubber flooring, and premium area rugs in one integrated portfolio. -Typical projects include commercial offices, educational spaces, and high-traffic interiors, using modular systems for easy replacement and design flexibility. -Recent launches like Dressed Lines™ and Lasting Impressions™ leverage heritage crafts with modern patterns and advanced coatings. -Unusual fact: Its Chicago showroom doubles as a design lab. -Continues to innovate with mixed-material LVT collections like Silk Complex™, blending textures inspired by fabric and metal.

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