Inventory Specialist

**Inventory Specialist - STEDI Truganina**

Due to our rapid global growth, STEDI is excited to welcome an **Inventory Specialist** to drive the optimisation and management of our inventory operations while leading all vendor inventory initiatives.

Based at our Truganina location and as a vital member of our expanding Product and Merchandise team, you will play a key role in inventory management and supply chain coordination.

**What You’ll Do**:

- ** Demand Forecasting**: Analyse sales data, market trends, and collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, and Product teams to forecast future demand, incorporating promotions and new launches.
- ** Inventory Management**: Maintain optimal stock levels, monitor stock turnover, and implement inventory control systems to avoid overstocking or stockouts.
- ** Supply Planning**: Generate and review purchase orders regularly, coordinate with suppliers to manage lead times and quantities, and adapt plans to any supply disruptions.
- ** Procurement Coordination**: Work with procurement and suppliers to ensure timely deliveries, negotiate favourable terms, and resolve supply challenges.
- ** System & Data Management**: Manage inventory systems (ERP), update product data, and develop KPIs and dashboards to monitor inventory performance.

**What We’re Looking For**:

- Strong experience analysing sales data and market trends for accurate forecasting.
- Proven ability to balance stock levels to meet customer demand without excess inventory.
- Proficient in collaborating with procurement, suppliers, and logistics to ensure smooth inventory replenishment.
- Skilled in using inventory management and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JDA, or Microsoft Dynamics.
- Detail-oriented with excellent accuracy in tracking inventory and purchase orders.
- Problem solver capable of identifying supply chain disruptions and implementing corrective actions.
- Clear communicator who can effectively liaise with both internal teams and external vendors.
- Excellent organizational skills to prioritize tasks and manage inventory cycles efficiently.
- Experience leading inventory projects and process improvements is a plus.

**Why Join STEDI?**
- Be part of a modern, dynamic, and supportive work environment.
- Work-life balance with great hours and an energetic team culture.
- Opportunities for growth, career development, and recognition for your contributions.
- Be part of a market-leading, innovative, and trusted brand.
- Attractive remuneration based on experience.
- Career Growth: Pathways for professional development and internal promotion.
- Team Culture: Work alongside passionate, fun, like-minded individuals.
- Modern Facilities: Our headquarters in Truganina offers a state-of-the-art work environment.
- Stability: A secure position with a trusted employer in a growing industry.
- Staff discounts across the GPC Asia Pacific group of Companies
- Private health insurance discounts
- Employee assistance program
- A highly safety conscious work environment

**About STEDI**

STEDI is a premier provider of high-quality automotive lighting and accessories, dedicated to reshaping the industry through innovation, reliability, and exceptional service. Our products are crafted for 4WD enthusiasts, off-roaders, and outdoor adventurers across Australia who expect nothing less than premium performance and durability.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.