Northern Suburbs, Melbourne VIC | $90,000 - $100,000 Super Full Time | Immediate Start

Your new company

Our client is a well-established Australian wholesale distribution business with a strong presence across retail channels nationwide. Supplying a diverse range of imported consumer products, they have built a reputation for delivering high-quality products and exceptional service to customers across Australia.

An chance has become available for an experienced Inventory & Supply Chain Coordinator to take ownership of inventory planning, forecasting and replenishment activities across a diverse product portfolio.

Your current role

Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will play a key role in ensuring product availability whilst optimising inventory levels across approximately 1,200 SKUs.

Key responsibilities include

- Managing inventory levels and stock replenishment activities
- Developing demand forecasts using sales data, market trends and historical performance
- Raising and managing purchase orders with international suppliers
- Monitoring supplier lead times, shipments and inbound inventory
- Reviewing stock turns and identifying excess, ageing or slow-moving inventory
- Liaising with sales, warehouse and supplier stakeholders to ensure supply continuity
- Identifying market and consumer trends that may influence future demand
- Maintaining accurate inventory and forecasting data within NetSuite and related systems




- Driving continuous improvement initiatives across inventory and supply chain processes

What you'll need to succeed
- Previous experience in inventory planning, replenishment, purchasing, supply chain or demand planning
- Strong ERP experience, ideally with NetSuite, Cin7, MYOB or similar systems
- Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets
- Experience within wholesale distribution, retail, consumer goods, sporting goods, pet products, giftware, books, hobby products or similar quick-moving product environments
- Strong commercial acumen and the ability to interpret consumer and market trends
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive, analytical and detail-oriented approach

What you'll get in return
- Join a stable and successful Australian business with a strong market presence
- Take ownership of a critical function within the organisation
- Work directly with senior leadership and influence key inventory decisions
- Long-term career opportunity with succession planning in place
- Competitive salary package of $90,000- $100,000 Super
- Office-based role in Melbourne's northern suburbs

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email ***@hays.com.au

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

📌 Inventory and Supply Manager (Preston)
🏢 Hays Recruitment
📍 Preston