Inventory Scheduler | Kings Park

Job Description

Your New Opportunity:

Due to growth in the business, you'll be stepping into your new role as an Inventory Scheduler. Based in Kings Park NSW, you'll work closely with internal stakeholders to analyse forecasts, optimise inventory planning, and ensure the effective supply of parts to meet build demands.

In this role you'll take a proactive approach to inventory management, collaborating with our sales teams and suppliers to maintain optimal stock levels. Your analytical skills and industry expertise will be crucial in managing long-lead-time components, improving processes, and aligning inventory with business objectives.

About you:

• Diploma or tertiary qualification in business, or a trade certification.
• High level of accuracy with numerical and statistical analysis.
• Strong parts product knowledge and familiarity with the mechanical industry.
• Proficiency in Excel, IDS, and project management tools.
• Proven experience in planning, scheduling, and forecasting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong internal customer focus and ability to collaborate across departments.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Inventory scheduling and planning for remanufacturing and production upfit.
• Analysing and communicating inventory requirements to align with departmental objectives.
• Forecasting and coordinating inventory to meet business needs, while maintaining accurate records.
• Reviewing build schedules for Defence, Reman, and Production to forecast inventory needs.
• Optimising and analysing inventory orders and levels to meet build demand.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders to determine yearly forecasts and providing long-term inventory projections to PDC.
• Reviewing build schedules, processing forward-planned orders and managing a 5-year projection planner for large engine builds, subcomponents & production upfits.
• Utilising project management tools such as WindChill to record data and projections.
• Developing strategies to reduce lead times on high-risk items – identifying and implementing corrective actions for inventory shortages.
• Assessing inventory usage trends and recommending stocking levels accordingly.

About Us:

Penske Australia is the go-to destination for diesel and gas engines, power systems & heavy vehicles. With iconic brands like Western Star, MAN, Dennis Eagle, mtu, Detroit and Allison, you know you're in good hands. With on- and off-highway markets across the nation, you'll be joining a 50,000 strong team working to provide the best service in Automotive & Truck Dealerships, Motor Racing, Truck Leasing and Logistics Management. Why don't you power up with Penske and take the next step in your career?

Why join Penske?

To put it simply, Penske are serious about their commitment to employees. Whether it be our commitment to safety, training, or career progression, you know when you step into a role at Penske, you step into a career.

We provide a fantastic work environment, with strong leadership, rewards and recognition and an employee assistance program to make sure all of our team are happy, healthy and safe.

With discounts on everything from tools to vehicles, to travel and insurance, you know our above award rate will go even further

• Generous remuneration package;
• Penske Perks: save $1000s with access to discounts from your favourite retailers.
• Accredited Training & Development programs;
• A business commitment to providing the highest levels of safety, technical and leadership training;
• Reward and recognition programs;
• Employee Referral Program - generous employee referral fees!
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Family friendly benefits including paid parental leave.

Be ambitious. We are.

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We value and embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do!

If you're passionate about working for us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the selection criteria. We also encourage applications from those who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Veterans, with Disability, and those who are culturally and linguistically diverse