Inventory Manager

CSR Limited is a leading Australian Manufacturing business with a rich history and an exciting future. We are recognised for our innovative approach to developing sustainable and high performing building products and systems for the residential and commercial segments across Australia and New Zealand.
Our purpose is ‘Building solutions for a better future'. We have a forward momentum and we're on our way to bigger, better and aspirational outcomes for our employees, customers and communities in which we operate.
Part of the CSR family, our Logistics Business Unit has been created to embed leading practice logistics & supply chain solutions across CSR to establish a platform for growth capability, customer service and efficiency. Our aim is to improve safety, service, people, and costs whilst contributing to, and delivering the strategic change for the benefit of CSR and our customers.

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our NSW team and work within one of our largest sites in Wetherill Park.

**About the role**:
As the Inventory Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining a key focus on optimising stock holdings and driving towards best practice “inventory planning and management” principles to achieve cost objectives as well as excellence in service levels.
- Manage all elements of inventory control across all BU including cycle counting, stock adjustments, damages and write-offs, inventory reduction accuracy, stock takes, managing flow of inbound stock (manufactured off the production line & interstate transfers) and managing stock levels v demand forecast for direct to customers, resellers and the GTC network.
- Reporting on risks, potential service outages. Weekly reporting and IRA monthly reporting. Ensure site has sufficient timber pallet supplied. All through SAP.
- Manage returns process for product sent off site - i.e. timber repairs, unfinished board or panels.
- Accurately manage all timber activity on site ensuring robust processes are in place across the operations and our 3PLs.
- Conduct quarterly inventory max/min and ABC analysis of inventory.
- Maintain inventory accuracy by the way of conducting and fully documenting the root cause analysis (RCA) as required for discrepancies as per the policy.
- Liaise with Construction Systems Demand and Supply Planning team and work within IBP scope.
- Prepare and issue relevant KPI dashboards that manage inventory.
- Establish a plan that manages slow moving stock.
- Liaise daily with distribution staff, customer service staff, production planners and production staff to resolve issues that occur.
- Work closely with brand Logistics Managers.
- Monitor and measure inventory levels within 3PL arrangement.
- Manage and co-ordinate the inventory processes to meet policy and to ensure service levels are met and the sites:

- Maintain the recording of the IRA results on a daily and monthly basis.

**About You**:

- 5+ years in an inventory management position, ideally with high number of SKUs or across multiple brands/products.
- High level of competency in general business software inclusive of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Experience in using a Warehouse Management System, preferably SAP.
- Able to deal with ambiguity and change.
- Strategic thought leader with an active, hands-on execution approach.
- Innovative and inspiring leader who drives an engaging high-performance culture.
- Sophisticated change management skills.
- Strong ability to build relationships internally and externally to identify and support cross functional opportunities/ delivery of CSR strategies.
- Exceptional planning and prioritisation skills.
- Takes accountability and delivers on commitments.
- Outstanding attention to detail.
- Strong commercial and analytical acumen.

**What we can offer in return**:

- Impact: Play a pivotal role in driving change within our Inventory Management.
- Strategic Involvement: Work closely with our Logistics Manager to drive change across the warehouse floor.
- Join a Leader: Be part of one of Australia's largest ASX-listed building materials manufacturers.

**Culture**:
CSR is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace for our employees.
We offer flexible working arrangements which allows our employees to have a work-life balance.
Live, Work & Grow with CSR - with access to discounts, exclusive offers, career opportunities, family care and Health & wellbeing.
A competitive salary package is on offer, where reducing the gender pay gap is one of our main priorities.

**How to Apply**:
If you're a driven Inventory Manager that thrives in an agile environment, we invite you to join our team.