Network Inventory Planner

Job description

Network Inventory Planner Keep products moving, customers satisfied and our supply chain performing at its best. We're looking for a Network Inventory Planner to join our Supply Chain team in Springvale. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring inventory is optimally positioned across our ANZ distribution network, supporting exceptional customer service while driving efficient and cost-effective supply chain outcomes. If you enjoy balancing data, problem-solving and stakeholder collaboration in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. About the Role As a Network Inventory Planner, you'll be responsible for managing inventory deployment across our Australia and New Zealand distribution network. Working closely with Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Customer Service, Logistics and Commercial teams, you'll help ensure product availability, minimise supply risks and support business growth initiatives. You'll be a critical link between supply, demand and operations, making informed decisions that positively impact customer service, inventory performance and overall supply chain efficiency. What You Will Do Manage inventory deployment across our ANZ warehouse network to support customer demand and service targets. Monitor stock levels, inventory health and distribution centre capacity to identify potential risks and constraints. Coordinate stock movements to ensure the right products are available in the right locations at the right time. Review and maintain replenishment parameters, including lead times and inventory settings. Manage inventory run-out, obsolete stock and product transitions. Support new product launches through effective inventory planning and deployment. Work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve supply challenges and prioritise critical stock requirements. Analyse inventory performance and provide recommendations to improve service, stock availability and efficiency. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, process enhancements and broader supply chain projects. Support quality hold, recall and inventory governance processes. Who You Are You are an analytical and commercially minded supply chain professional who thrives on solving problems and improving processes. You enjoy working across multiple stakeholder groups and can confidently make decisions in a dynamic and evolving environment. To be successful, you'll bring: Experience in inventory planning, supply planning, network planning or a similar supply chain role. At least two years' experience within supply chain, logistics, inventory management or replenishment planning. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and identify practical solutions. Intermediate to advanced Excel capability. Experience working with supply chain planning concepts and processes. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities. A proactive mindset and passion for continuous improvement. Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or unrestricted working rights in Australia. It would be advantageous if you also have: Manufacturing or FMCG environment exposure. SAP, APO or S/4HANA experience. Qualifications in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or a related discipline. What We Can Offer You Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You With Us Application End Date: 19 Nov 2026 Job Requisition ID: Essity266226