Supply Chain Material Planner

3 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Yarra Trams Full time

Ding Ding Trams are the heart of Melbourne - join our team and be part of the world’s largest tram network.

**Role Purpose**

At Yarra Trams, we are committed to delivering world-class transport services to the people of Melbourne. Ensuring tram availability is essential to maintaining on-time performance across the network. The Material Planner plays a crucial role in achieving this by effectively managing the inventory profile and supplier base for assigned commodities.

Based at the Preston Depot, with occasional travel across the wider depot network and time spent at the city Tram Hub, this role serves as the primary contact for Rolling Stock teams regarding material availability. The position is pivotal in ensuring that depot operations are supported with the necessary materials to keep trams running reliably.

In addition, the role involves developing and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers, working collaboratively to ensure consistent part availability and to minimise any potential disruptions to the network.

**Responsibilities**
- Manage end-to-end inventory planning and distribution for assigned commodities, ensuring alignment with availability and working capital goals.
- Monitor and adjust re-order parameters, ensuring optimal stock levels and supplier performance against DIFOT targets.
- Conduct regular pricing and order frequency reviews to drive value for money and leverage volume pricing opportunities.
- Oversee supplier relationships, including strategic reviews and RFQ negotiations, ensuring compliance with procurement guidelines.
- Ensure accurate setup of new parts in the catalogue with appropriate re-order parameters.
- Address and resolve supplier-raised obsolescence issues with proactive planning.
- Support Rolling Stock availability by executing the Depot Distribution Strategy and collaborating on annual inventory profile reviews.

**Skills and Experience**
- Relevant Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or Commerce.
- 5 Years experience in Supply Chain, specifically Supplier Management, Expediting and Inventory Planning.
- Understanding of Supply & Operational Planning or Integrated Business Planning Experience in developing visual management**Why Yarra Trams?**

At Yarra Trams, we foster a workplace built on respect, celebrate diversity, and embrace inclusivity. Plus, you’ll enjoy the following benefits:

- A Free travel pass for Victoria’s Public Transport Network
- Competitive salary and great conditions
- Professional Development
- Career growth opportunities
- A commitment to your health and wellbeing including free flu vax, discounted gym membership, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Parental leave for primary caregivers

**About Yarra Trams**

Yarra Trams is proudly operated by Yarra Journey Makers, a joint venture between Transdev Australia and John Holland. We work with the Department of Transport and Planning, alongside its transport agencies and operators to provide a fully integrated, sustainable transport service for the people of Melbourne.

Please note, our selection process includes pre-employment checks, such as a police check and a medical assessment. Yarra Trams employees are required to adhere to Yarra Trams Policies and Procedures such as, but not limited to, Health and Safety Policy, Equal Employment Opportunity & Workplace Bullying Policy, Drug and Alcohol Management Program Policy (including drug and alcohol testing programs).

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