Inventory Planner and Purchasing Officer

**Introduction**:
Ausreo is Australia's leading independent manufacturer and supplier of concrete reinforcing products to the building and construction industry. We support and encourage our business partners to Build with Confidence and create value for our people, customers and shareholders. We are known for:
Our agility to provide superior service and support to our customers through our extensive Service Centre Network; and
Being at the forefront of innovative steel reinforcement solutions and technology.

Ausreo is committed to providing an inclusive and collaborative environment for our employees. Our aim is to ensure our people are engaged, motivated and prepared with the skills, knowledge and capabilities necessary to deliver company goals and expectations. This is evidenced in our mission to:
Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees is at the forefront of all business decisions and reflects Ausreo’s Safety First’ culture;
Embrace the strengths and differences of our people and build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

**Description**:
The role will include but will not be limited to the following responsibilities:
Sales demand forecasting

Preparing reports for internal and external customers
Inventory related admin tasks

Purchasing

Placing and expediting purchase orders
Ensure all purchasing is sought at the most competitive price and delivered on time.
Nurture positive relationships with suppliers and provide customer service as needed.
Collect data, report and provide advice on material usage rates and project future stock requirements.
Manage the garment contract ensuring all Ausreo employees are correctly supplied, fitted and maintained.
Maintain all relevant stock/purchasing reports or as directed in an up to date systematic order.
Liaise with suppliers both locally and overseas, overseeing the end to end of timely and effective delivery.

Inventory Management and Control

Sales and inventory forecasting, budget development, goals and forecasts for business use through D365 F&O.
Reviewing and determining stock holding for all SKUs in order to maintain a constant flow of products whilst maintaining minimum SOH levels to meet demand.
Plan and execute inventory re-ordering policies for stocked product lines.
Develop and implement efficient inventory management procedures.
Reconcile inventory discrepancies.
Implement a loss prevention program.

Quality Awareness

Work with internal employees to plan, manage and control programs and procedures to maintain an acceptable level of product quality as established by Ausreo policies and industry standard ISO9001:2015, AS/NZ 4671:2001, AS/NZ 1554.3:2014.

Relationship Management

Be in constant contact and support the TSC Management team.
Establish strategic relationships with key suppliers who are aligned to the company’s needs.
Communicate with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to quality delivery, schedules, production, methods and materials to resolve day to day issues.

To Be Successful
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position in a sales or retail environment.
- Technical knowledge and skills in inventory control and/or warehousing.
- Proven experience in change management around process and systems improvement/implementation.
- High level written and verbal communication skills.
- High degree of quality awareness.
- Strong attention to detail

It is an exciting time to be part of the Ausreo family with opportunities for career development and progression.

In return you will be rewarded with an attractive salary package and job satisfaction whilst working within a dynamic team environment. If you are ready for a challenge and think you have what it takes we want to hear from you.

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