Network Inventory Planner

National inventory planning role with real business impact! Interesting & meaningful work across industry Mt Wellington and Wiri base location Attractive package + group discounts Why is this an amazing opportunity for you! Motion is a business operating across the Asia Pacific region including New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia and Singapore who provide a range of industrial products & engineering services to industry to keep the world moving! We are in growth mode with a clear 2027 growth strategy to expand our reach into industry across the region. Motion is investing in the Capability & Development of our people to enable the delivery of this growth strategy, meaning plenty of opportunity to work and develop your skills and knowledge. To support our growth strategy, the supply planning function within the business is building enhance capability and the Network Inventory Planner is a vital player in enable this. The Network Inventory Planner is responsible for inventory level optimisation across the branch network, National Distribution Centre, and regional hubs. This role ensures the right stock is in the right locations at the right time while actively managing working capital. The role drives stock availability, inventory health, and cost-effective inventory outcomes through data analysis, reporting and cross-functional collaboration. What kind of work may be involved? Analyse SKU performance, demand variability and lead times to set appropriate inventory levels. Maintain Min/Max and DRP settings across branches, hubs and distribution centres. Rebalance inter-branch stock to improve availability and reduce working capital. Manage pack-size rules and identify SKU rationalisation opportunities. Track inventory health, including availability, fill rate, turns, weeks of cover and E&O stock. Monitor inventory investment and recommend actions to improve ROI. Extract and analyse ERP, WMS and business data; develop Power BI reporting and dashboards. Partner with branches, inventory and DC teams to resolve enquiries and deliver supply-chain improvement projects. Ideal skills & experience: Experience in inventory planning, supply chain, replenishment or demand planning. Strong analytical and problem-solving capability. Good communication skills. Advanced Excel and data analysis skills. Power BI reporting and dashboard development experience. Experience using ERP and inventory management systems. Continuous Improvement Mindset and ability to think outside the box. What is in it for you? Attractive package & tools of the trade. The opportunity to join a progressive global company. Ongoing training and career development; we genuinely care about supporting you to reach your full potential. An inclusive culture that embraces the diversity of our people. Free flu shots and counselling services with our Employee Assistance Program. We are a Company who values relationships, therefore we need this role to always work to foster and maintain trusted relationships across all levels of our business and seek to support and add value to our store network, managers, and leaders. We focus on continuous improvement and sustainable growth as our two main objectives. This is driven by our long-term investment in people, systems, process, and new growth opportunities for our people. What are you waiting for, submit your expression of interest and let's get your career in motion! Submit your application now by clicking “APPLY” on this job advert. MOTION is an equal-opportunity employer . To be eligible to apply for this position you must be a New Zealand Citizen or have relevant work Visa requirements. Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest! GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.