Consumable Network Planner

1 week ago


Perth, Western Australia Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Full time
Partner with Lifeblood's suppliers to ensure streamlined sourcing of all consumables to support accurate and timely delivery

Permanent full time opportunity

Can be based in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Perth

Discover life-giving possibilities


Lifeblood is more than just a job or a career, it's an opportunity to be part of something that matters.


As an organisation, our purpose is simple:
to give life. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.

About the role


In this newly created role, you'll partner extensively with Lifeblood's internal stakeholders and external suppliers to actively seek opportunities to optimise our logistics planning function while maximizing the benefits of our newly implemented Materials Requirements Planning system.

Your primary objective will be to ensure streamlined sourcing of all consumables, enabling accurate and timely delivery.

This is a great opportunity to join our team and make a significant impact on Lifeblood's consumable sourcing and logistics planning.


A day in the role, will see you:
Balance consumable inventory across the national footprint of Lifeblood

Align sourcing activities with physical usage locations, minimizing costs and logístical movements.

Guide the business on min/max settings for warehouse, labs, and donor centers (non-MRP planned consumables)

Provide recommendations for change based on MRP data output

Consult with business users to determine the most cost-effective ordering mechanism for consumable requirements.

Conduct frequent reviews of slow-moving and obsolete stock, collaborating with stakeholders to reduce inventory holdings

Monitor consumables nearing expiration and work with the business to utilize them in the most cost-effective manner

Collaborate with operational stakeholders to forecast and maintain effective inventory levels

Identify opportunities to consolidate item sourcing and reduce the number of suppliers used

Educate business users on best practices for sourcing methodologies to minimize cost and risk

Sounds interesting? Here's what we're looking for:
Extensive experience in logistics or supply chain roles

Digital and technical aptitude in MRP system, preferably Oracle Cloud

Previous experience in complex statistical analysis and ability to identify opportunities for supplier consolidation

Strong negotiation skills to balance inventory with mínimal cost and risk.

Experience building strong relationships with stakeholders

Problem-solving skills to address complex inventory management challenges with competing priorities.

Familiarity with bill of material (BOM) master data requirement

Thrive in a diverse culture that cares for your wellbeing

We're a diverse and inclusive bunch. We're proud to foster an environment where all people can come together to achieve their very best. Whether it's workplace safety or work/life balance, we look after our employees' varying needs.

As part of the Lifeblood team, you'll have access to a generous salary packaging program, plus a great range of rewards like discounts on insurance, groceries, food & beverage, department stores, travel, and more.

Next steps

If selected, you'll be required to complete a few background checks and we'll help you through this process. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to us.

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