Inventory Planner

Join to apply for the Inventory Planner (Newcastle) role at Whitehaven Coal 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Whitehaven Coal the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow. Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence. Whitehaven Coal is seeking an experienced Inventory Planner/Analyst reporting to the Inventory Manager, to join our dynamic Procurement & Supply Team. In this role you will play a pivotal part to ensure a and economical flow of parts and materials utilising the SAP ERP. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in inventory planning, strong analytical skills, ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and a commitment to driving operational excellence. Responsibilities Effectively execute inventory planning strategies to meet production and operational requirements with consideration to Inventory Working Capital Regular meetings with Maintenance Planners and other personnel to understand materials requirements Review and report on daily Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and communicate status and any rectification to business partners Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure correct inventory levels are maintained to support maintenance and production schedules Liaise with vendors and other Whitehaven sites and assets to secure parts availability Support of Master Data accuracy through data reconciliation and the review of materials, duplication checking and request validation Provide analytical reviews to identify anomalies, and opportunities for process improvement and Inventory Optimisation Conduct regular analysis, reconciliations and audits to ensure data accuracy and data governance Address data and Material discrepancies and implement corrective actions to prevent future inventory issues Expediting for Catalogued materials to meet a planned demand if material is late in delivery, out of stock and the demand cannot be rescheduled Implement best practices and benchmarks for inventory planning Qualifications Relevant tertiary qualifications Proven experience in inventory planning, preferably in the mining or heavy industry sector Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with an attention to detail Proficiency in SAP (S/4 HANA) or similar industry‑specific ERP systems Intermediate to advanced skill level in MS Excel and MS Power BI Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across various work streams Benefits Flexible working arrangements to support work‑life balance Professional development opportunities Employee assistance programs Employee referral scheme - $4000 for successful referrals Awards and recognition through our STRIVE initiative EEO Statement Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience. Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: #J-18808-Ljbffr