Inventory Planner

The Detmold Group is a family-owned and operated global business, partnering with some of the world’s largest and most iconic food and retail brands to create world-class packaging for a better tomorrow. Our business is focused on making a positive impact for our people, our partners and our planet whilst keeping our customers at the core of everything we do. Relentlessly looking for ways to improve on quality, service, and efficiency, we are driven to improve the way the world experiences packaging.

**About the opportunity**:
We are looking for an Inventory Planner to join us in a 12-months fixed term role based at the Head Office in Adelaide. You will be an integral member of a team that has global reach and plays a critical role in the Group’s ability to service a diverse customer portfolio, across multiple products sourced from our manufacturing facilities in Adelaide, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines and India.

**More specifically, you will**:

- Respond to messages daily from the MRP for a set portfolio of items across multiple countries
- Inform the Demand and Operations Team Leader of significant variances to forecast
- Communicate regularly with sales to ensure consistency of supply
- Place all orders on the plant within lead-time expectations
- Expedite and de-expedite orders in accordance with demand variation
- Identify incorrect inventory parameters or identifying opportunities to improve
- Follow up orders to reflect availability with our system
- Simplify what is required to meet and exceed customer expectations
- Contribute actively to the Group Supply Chain team and work closely with the Demand Planners
- Have a passion for key supply chain functions and inventory planning
- Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and superior communication skills
- High levels of professional credibility and personal integrity that builds trust
- Excellent communication skills and ability to form strong partnerships across the business, with customers and overseas plants
- Have a customer focus, with the ability to manage competing demands and meet expectations

**What’s In It For You?**
- Recognised Employer of Choice by the Australian Business Awards (ABAA)
- A flexible working environment - we acknowledge the mutual benefit of flexible working arrangements
- Market competitive remuneration reviewed regularly
- A commitment to your ongoing professional development through training and career-growth opportunities
- A Company that is committed to corporate social responsibility - through supporting local communities and charities, and our commitment to sustainable and ethical sourcing
- A holistic and comprehensive health and wellbeing program so our people feel supported to be at their best
- Other benefits include: An active social club, Free Flu Vaccinations, Free onsite Parking and Regular Celebrations of Success

Employee safety is our priority, and we want our people to be **100% SAFE**.