Supply and Inventory Planning Advisor

About Us: We are Yokohama TWS, a leading global supplier of tires and complete wheels for the agricultural, material handling, construction, motorcycles segments. We design and manufacture tire and wheel solutions made for the future. With a combination of value, safety and ease, our solutions provide a more productive and sustainable performance our customers demand. We pair the expertise and power of our global reach with the care and knowledge of local proximity. This brings innovation, technology and sustainability together to answer the specific needs of our customers. All while continuing to reduce our and their impact on the planet. Our people take ownership to deliver on this promise every day. We are a global Company with a local reach, operating in more than 50 Countries worldwide with 6.700 employees of 40 different nationalities, 14 state-of-the-art plants and 4 innovation centers. We are part of Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., a global leader in the tire industry with 860.5 billion yen in revenues (approx. 6 billion euro), over 28,000 people around the globe and with operations in more than 120 countries. If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, enjoy taking responsibilities and getting things done in the right way, join us We are plenty of opportunities to grow and develop in a truly dynamic and easy-going environment.
Summary
The Supply and Inventory Planning Advisor will support the Supply Chain team by analyzing inventory levels, forecasted demand, coordinating with suppliers and production teams to optimize the supply chain efficiency. With guidance from the Supply Chain Manager, Global Supply – OTR, the Supply & Inventory Planning Advisor will support continuous improvement with the Supply Planning and Inventory processes.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Tracking the company's current inventory
• Analyzing available data from demand planning, inventory reports and other resources
• Recommending changes to the way the company handles inventory
• Anticipating factors that might influence demand, such as seasonal slowdowns or upcoming promotions
• Managing the storage of inventory and materials
• Maintaining enough inventory to meet demands without overstocking
• Collaborating with operations, production, and other supply chain department team members
• Maintain a consistent relationship with the regional teams to understand the supply and inventory needs to support current and future sales
• Assist in the development, implementation, analysis, and coordination of the S&OP meetings providing KPI and analysis on: Supply changes and summaries, plant ticket accuracy, Stock Quality, and Actions for Inventory Optimization
• Develop and maintain relevant reports pertaining to the supply and inventory planning process
• Reporting and tracking the status of stock levels as well as the efficiency of commercial actions on slow movers, excess and obsolete
• Support the development of programs for digitalization and continuous improvement in demand definition and stock management
• Support inventory checks to validate inventory accuracy; investigate & reconcile discrepancies.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Skills, Competencies)

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Commerce or Engineering with 2+ years of experience in supply chain or planning role.
• Detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, data analysis)
• Knowledge of BI tools, ERP systems, forecasting tools
• Forecasting & inventory management techniques are a plus
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Possess the right to work in full time capacity in Australia

Language Skills

• Fluent in English