We are seeking a pragmatic and experienced Inventory Planning Manager to lead the inventory planning function across the Martin Brower ANZ business.
This role is accountable for driving inventory performance, ensuring assured supply and delivering strong service outcomes in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Partnering closely with Supply Planning, Demand Planning and DC Operations, you will align end-to-end supply plans, manage risk and optimise inventory outcomes.
You'll also play a key role in Integrated Business Planning, ensuring the business is positioned to meet both short and long-term demand
Day to day you will:
Lead and develop a team of inventory planners, building capability and driving high performance
Oversee inventory planning processes to ensure optimal procurement, stock levels and service outcomes
Drive accountability across key KPIs including availability, inventory health, waste and service performance
Partner closely with Demand Planning, Supply Planning and distribution centre operations to ensure alignment and execution of plans
Lead structured issue management, root cause analysis and resolution of supply disruptions
Provide strong inputs into Integrated Business Planning and Tactical Planning forums
Ensure planning systems, tools and parameters are optimised to support effective decision-making
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning performance and supply chain efficiency
Manage escalations and work cross-functionally to mitigate risks and ensure continuity of supply




Contribute as a key member of the Supply Chain Solutions leadership team
About You:
Proven experience in supply chain planning roles (inventory, supply or demand), ideally within FMCG, food or logistics
Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams
Strong understanding of inventory management, replenishment and planning processes
Ability to operate at both a strategic and operational level in a fast-paced environment
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across cross-functional teams
Advanced analytical capability with strong Excel and systems experience (SAP, JDE or similar)
Experience contributing to IBP/S&OP; processes (highly regarded)
Proven ability to identify improvement opportunities and drive change across processes and teams
Why You'll Love Working with Us
At Martin Brower, we take pride in supporting our people with strong development pathways and an inclusive, values‐driven culture.
You will enjoy:
Competitive salary with advantages
Reward programs and an exclusive employee discount portal
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Quarterly and annual recognition awards
Free onsite parking
Paid parental leave
Volunteer leave




Ongoing Training and career development opportunities
Being part of a global organisation committed to sustainability and innovation
About Martin Brower:
At Martin Browerwe are proud to be a leading global Supply Chain Solutions provider for large scale restaurant chains.
From our global supply network and distribution centres and into our customer's hands, Martin Brower takes supply chain management personally.
Martin Brower does more than procure and move product, we create and deliver smart insights by collaborating and innovating every link in the supply chain.Within ANZ, Martin Brower has a network of distribution centres across all major capital cities, and we are well known for setting new standards for on-time delivery, dependability, efficiency, safety and sustainability.
We are driven by our shared C.A.R.E.S values.
These are woven into the fabric of our culture and guide everything we do and ensure an unparalleled experience and environment for our people.
We value the unique contributions of each and every member of our diverse Martin Brower family.
Keeping in mind our core values and customer orientation we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, or disability status.
This is an opportunity to be part of an outstanding work environment, in a global company who invests in their people, training and development with a focus on diversity and internal promotion.
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📌 Inventory Planning Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Martin Brower
📍 New South Wales