A well-established manufacturing business with over two decades of operational success is looking for a highly analytical, systems-driven individual to join its growing supply chain team.
This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working with forecasting, planning, inventory optimisation, procurement systems, and operational data — not someone looking for a purely administrative buying role.
If you are naturally analytical, detail-oriented, and enjoy solving operational problems through systems and data, this role was built for you.
The Opportunity:
You will play a key role in ensuring that the business maintains optimal stock levels, accurate forecasting, and efficient procurement planning across multiple operational sites.
The environment is fast-moving, highly operational, and deeply reliant on strong systems thinking and planning accuracy.
This role offers direct exposure to:
- Demand planning
- Procurement analytics
- Inventory optimisation
- Forecasting models
- ERP and reporting systems
- Supplier coordination
Key Responsibilities:
- Support demand forecasting and procurement planning activities
- Monitor inventory trends and optimise stock holding levels
- Analyse operational and forecasting data to improve planning accuracy
- Ensure system and stock alignment across operations
- Liaise with suppliers and internal operational teams
- Support purchasing processes and inventory management
- Identify inefficiencies and drive process improvements through systems and analytics
- Generate reports and planning insights for operational decision-making
Minimum Requirements:
- Degree in:
- Supply Chain Management
- Procurement
- Logistics
- Industrial Engineering
- BCom Supply Chain / Procurement
- Postgraduate qualification advantageous
- 1–3 years’ experience within planning, procurement, forecasting, or analytical roles
- Manufacturing exposure advantageous
- Strong analytical and numerical ability
Technical Requirements:
- Strong ERP and systems exposure
- Advanced Excel capability
- Exposure to:
- Forecasting systems
- Power BI
- Reporting tools
- Inventory and planning systems
What We’re Looking For:
- Highly analytical and process-driven thinker
- Strong systems orientation (“super user” mindset)
- Solutions-driven with strong problem-solving ability
- Detail-obsessed and operationally aware
- Self-disciplined and able to work independently
- Strong communicator who can engage across operational teams
Why Join?:
- Exposure to a highly operational and data-driven environment
- Opportunity to grow into a strong planning and procurement specialist
- Work closely with business leadership and operations
- Stable, long-standing manufacturing environment with growth potential
If you are a driven, analytical individual who enjoys systems, forecasting, and operational problem-solving, we invite you to apply for a confidential discussion.
Desired Skills:
- Forecasting
- Demand planning
- System super User
