Inventory Planner

About The Role

Whitehaven Coal is seeking an experienced Inventory Planner reporting to the Inventory Manager, to join our dynamic Procurement & Supply Team. In this role you will play a pivotal part to ensure a seamless and economical flow of parts and materials utilising the SAP ERP. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in inventory planning, strong analytical skills, ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and a commitment to driving operational excellence.

What You'll Do

• Plan, monitor and optimise inventory levels to support maintenance and production while managing Working Capital.
• Review daily MRP outputs, action shortages, manage exceptions, and communicate risks to stakeholders.
• Partner closely with Maintenance Planners, Procurement, Purchasing, Warehouse and site teams to forecast and meet material requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers and other Whitehaven sites to secure parts, confirm delivery dates, and source alternatives when needed.
• Analyse demand trends, consumption history and material movements to improve planning accuracy and reduce excess/obsolete stock.
• Support master data governance (MRP parameters, duplication checks, data validation) in collaboration with Inventory and Master Data teams.
• Conduct regular reconciliations, stock reviews, KPI monitoring and variance investigations to maintain strong data integrity.
• Expedite catalogued materials for critical work orders and shutdowns when required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including exception management, parameter optimisation and critical spares strategies.
• Use SAP reporting tools to monitor stock availability, open reservations and planning exceptions.

What You'll Bring

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated experience in inventory planning or materials management, ideally within mining, heavy industry or asset-intensive operations.
• Solid analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and drive improvements.
• Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA, particularly MRP and materials management functions.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel and working knowledge of Power BI.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management, with the ability to work across Maintenance, Procurement and site operations.
• High attention to detail, strong problem-solving mindset, and commitment to data accuracy and continuous improvement.

Why Join Whitehaven Coal?

• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance programs
• Employee referral scheme - $4000 for successful referrals
• Awards and recognition through our STRIVE initiative

If you are a results-driven and detail-oriented Inventory Planner looking to contribute to the success of a prominent mining company, we want to hear from you Join Whitehaven Coal and be part of a team dedicated to excellence in inventory management within the coal mining industry.