Join an ASX-listed Australian powerhouse in the heavy industry sector, renowned for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and best-in-class supply chain practices, this organisation offers an exciting opportunity for a Senior Inventory Manager to lead transformational projects and drive efficiency across a complex, large-scale operation. Due to an internal retirement, this role presents the chance to step into a high-impact position where you’ll influence strategy, harness technology to optimise inventory management, and collaborate with key stakeholders to shape the future of the organisation's supply chain operations.
If you're passionate about driving change, improving processes, and making a real impact in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment, this could be a great opportunity for consideration.
About The Role
This role oversees inventory management and supply chain operations for heavy industry programs, ensuring the efficient sourcing, delivery, and management of materials to support maintenance schedules. A key focus is driving continuous improvement and best-practice supply chain processes by leveraging technology, optimising logistics, and influencing stakeholders across the organisation. The role involves planning material supply in alignment with operational demands, developing supplier agreements, and ensuring cost-effective, compliant procurement and inventory management.
Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate inventory records, standardising processes across stores, and fostering supplier relationships to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. By harnessing technology and data-driven insights, the role aims to streamline supply chain operations, improve visibility, and drive innovation. Strong stakeholder engagement is essential to embed best-in-class practices across teams, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives. Additionally, the role plays a critical part in risk management, lifecycle cost reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance and long-term sustainability.
What You'll Bring
- Extensive inventory management expertise within complex, heavy industries such as aviation, automotive, rail, or defence.
- Strong leadership presence, with the ability to engage, influence, and drive best-in-class supply chain practices across high-profile projects.
- Proven experience in coaching, mentoring, and developing small teams to achieve operational excellence.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills, enabling seamless collaboration across all levels of the business.
- A strategic mindset, adept at managing competing priorities and fostering productive stakeholder relationships.
- A solutions-focused approach to challenges, with a commitment to delivering exceptional service and continuous improvement.
What's On Offer
Join a forward-thinking, ambitious team that values stability, growth, and continuous improvement. This organisation offers clear career development pathways and the opportunity to work on high-profile projects that shape the future of supply chain excellence. You’ll collaborate with motivated colleagues and some of Australia’s most respected industry leaders in a dynamic environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
Enjoy a truly flexible work arrangement with a hybrid model (three days in the CBD, two from home), a market-leading parental leave policy with no qualifying period, annual remuneration reviews, and eligibility for a discretionary bonus scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact in a growing, future-focused organisation.
How to Apply:
How to apply To apply online, please click on the apply function. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Lewis Ironside on 0435824108 or lironside@sharpandcarter.com.au
