Inventory Planning Manager

At Tank Stream Design we live to explore and to experience the world. To enable that exploration we supply the best gear…from hats to sunglasses and clothing to make it all possible. Designed and created here on the Gold Coast and shared with the world for over 25 years, we believe great design, people and the celebration of curiosity makes a difference in how we work, and beyond. Come join us as Inventory Planning Manager (Fulltime) The Inventory Planning Manager governs the planning process, systems, and analytics to deliver a reconciled demand plan, OTB alignment, and a supply plan that activates purchases to drive product through to ATS. Unconstrained demand is built bottom‑up at regional/channel level, constraint is applied top‑down, and consensus reconciles both into the S&OP cycle. This role is the engine that drives planning through the control towers , ensuring commercial guardrails, inventory readiness, and timing alignment are achieved. Key Responsibilities Govern Govern planning process, system integrity, and analytical standards. Govern reporting outputs in Power BI and SAP B1 for demand forecast visibility. Govern OTB constraint, aligning demand to financial guardrails. Govern S&OP sign‑off, holding accountability for consensus plan approval. Orchestrate Support medium‑ to long‑range planning that enables a solid forecast and demand plan. Build unconstrained demand bottom‑up at brand, category, regional, and channel level; consolidate into a single view. Reconcile unconstrained demand with top‑down constraint to drive demand consensus. Activate the supply plan that triggers purchase requirements and executional timing to deliver ATS. Align purchase flows and replenishment to sustain ATS across nodes and regions. Balance EOQ/MOQ and lead‑time requirements to optimise inventory positioning. Provide visibility of purchase flows, supplier readiness, and inbound timing to the control towers. Escalate demand/supply variances and trigger corrective actions to protect ATS. Maintain dashboards and reporting cadence for demand, supply, and purchase execution. Skills & Experience Inventory & Supply Chain Expertise Demand Planning, Supply Planning & Replenishment Commercially Aware, Carry-Over Product, Retail WHS & DTC, high SU count multi-brand, fastmoving‑multi‑node warehouse network with global market. Data Architecture & Engineering MS Fabric Ecosystem, OneLake, Data Marts, Lakehouse SQL / Python for Data Manipulation & Modelling Dimensional Modelling and Performance Optimisation Governance & Collaboration Technical: Microsoft Office Suite, Advanced Excel, MS Fabric, Power BI; SAP B1; PLM‑DESL proficiency. Education: Tertiary qualification in a computer science/commercial/numerical discipline, OR 15+ years equivalent life experience. Strengths: Analytical rigor, system governance, financial alignment, structured communication, enabling supply plans that drive ATS. Key Measurables (KPIs) Commercial: Stock Turn & OTB adherence (% variance vs guardrails). Inventory: ATS achievement (% purchase requirements delivered to plan). If this sounds like the right role for you – please submit your application including your resume and cover letter today. We will be contacting candidates with the right experience as we receive their applications We warmly welcome people from a wide range of backgrounds that love adventure, design, nature and enabling our customers to enjoy their life more. People like you, help us get better daily. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Management, Purchasing, and Product Management Industries Retail Apparel and Fashion #J-18808-Ljbffr