Sandvik Mining

Inventory Planner & Analyst - Heatherbrae, Newcastle

The Role:

The Regional Inventory Planner & Analyst – Mechanical Cutting supports proactive inventory planning and demand forecasting by analysing lead times, supply constraints, and customer requirements. The role drives strategic stock decisions, manages supplier performance, and delivers insights through reporting and forecasting tools to improve inventory efficiency and sales team responsiveness.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Inventory Planning & Analysis

• Lead analysis of lead times and collaborate with customers to support forward-looking inventory planning.
• Conduct detailed reviews of OSMI stock and identify potential customer targets for surplus inventory sales.
• Provide risk assessments related to inventory needs, customer commitments, and supply limitations.
• Support inventory forecasting and demand planning aligned with rebuild schedules and market trends; analyze stockouts versus forecast.
• Assist in setting strategic stock levels for both existing and new items.
• Review and support strategic spare parts stock holdings in line with OSMI reduction initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of recommended spares holding lists by unit serial number

Supply Chain & Order Management

• Manage supply constraints by tracking issue for inventory to customer backorders, enabling effective sales team planning.
• Place and expedite purchase orders with external suppliers to meet inventory and customer demands.
• Monitor supplier performance and escalate delays or risks to appropriate stakeholders.
• Escalate supplier performance issues, particularly for long-lead or constrained items.

Reporting & Stakeholder Communication

• Analyze and report monthly DIFOT (Delivery in Full, On Time) metrics to highlight and address delivery performance gaps.
• Build, maintain, and share inventory dashboards and reports in Power BI for key stakeholders.
• Deliver updated supply-demand forecasting packs to the sales team to support proactive planning and market responsiveness.
• Provide and maintain lead time templates and definitions for customer-facing teams to ensure consistent communication.

Operational Support

• Provide backup support to inventory administration, ensuring continuity in stock control, returns processing, and system updates.

ABOUT YOU:

You are a qualified professional with a Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. With 2 to 5 years of experience in inventory control, supply chain operations, or logistics—ideally gained in a regional or multi-site environment—you bring a solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes. Your hands-on experience with ERP and CRM systems, particularly SAP, Aurora System 21, and Salesforce, enables you to manage complex inventory workflows efficiently. You have a proven ability to analyse inventory data, forecast demand, and contribute to cost control initiatives. Additionally, your advanced proficiency in Power BI, including DAX, Power Query, and data modeling, allows you to transform data into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.

Agencies need not apply.
To be eligible for this role, you must have the right to live and work in Australia. Please note that as part of our recruitment process, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment medical.

What we offer

• Generous Superannuation contributions, above the industry standard.

• Comprehensive Employee Benefits Program, including salary sacrifice options, and a Length of Service Recognition program.

• Employee Referral program, earning up to $5,000 per successful referral

• Company-funded paid parental leave, with superannuation contributions during the leave period.

• Extensive training opportunities, from internal programs to contributions towards external studies.

• Sandvik Wellness Program to support and enhance your health and wellbeing.

• Ongoing development, opportunities with extensive internal and external training opportunities.

Sandvik is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women, recognised for our ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive, and flexible workplace. We’ve been listed among the Top 101 Endorsed Employers for five consecutive years. To learn more about our employee benefits and inclusive policies, visit our profile on the WORK180 website.

Who we are:

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a global leading Original Equipment Manufacturer, delivering comprehensive equipment, tools, parts, services, and technical solutions tailored to the mining and infrastructure industries. As a business area within the Sandvik group, we are proud to be part of the 41,000 employees spread across more than 170 countries globally. 

Our purpose is to advance the world through engineering by helping customers transition sustainably in mining, rock processing, and component manufacturing. Sustainability is integral to our growth and our customers' success. We embed sustainability in all aspects, from R&D to product innovation and supply chain sourcing. Collaborating closely with customers, we enhance product impact and efficiency through technology and data-driven solutions, aiming for net-zero emissions and 90% circularity by 2030.

We work to protect and advance people, enabling diversity, equity and inclusion in our business, human rights in our value chain and resilient communities where we work. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Our commitment to integrity and building relationships based on honesty, respect, and trust is paramount. Join us at Sandvik, where we are dedicated to delivering excellence and innovation.

For further information about the role please reach out to HR Operations Specialist - Alexis McKechnie - [email protected]