Conduct and support the S&OP processes used to effectively manage inventory and customer service levels. About the Company The business is a prominent provider of a wide range of tools and industrial equipment, catering to both professional and consumer markets. It offers an extensive selection of products, including hand tools, power tools, automotive tools, and storage solutions, designed to meet the needs of various industries such as construction, manufacturing, and home improvement. About The Role: Lead the collaboration with Sales Teams to execute the S&OP cycle each month and to escalate key actions to the relevant stakeholders Lead the collaboration with Category Management and Product Development as a key support to ensure Product Life Cycle and Product Status accuracy is maintained for all SKU’s to facilitate procurement and Customer deliveries Lead the collaboration with Sales and Category Management on new product launches, range review, etc. to ensure successful release into market and to minimize write-off exposure/clearance and to communicate implications to procurement teams Ongoing projection of inventory levels on a rolling 12-month basis to support the business in achieving inventory targets and support cashflow requirements In conjunction with the Planning Manager, development of the demand/stock plan and its validation including multiple levels of aggregation for a variety of time horizons as part of the demand planning function Reconcile open purchase orders in consideration of MRP recommendations, promo events and supplier shutdowns Respond to requests for stock information and updates as required About You: Degree in a business or analytical discipline preferred Minimum 3-5 years of experience in FMCG Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate decision-making across the Sales, Customer Service, Operations, IT and Finance organisations Effective communication with overseas suppliers Proactively highlight and address supply chain delays and/or risks and issues that could affect the business particularly in relation to demand trends and customer service impacts Work collaboratively within the Inventory team to improve and communicate accurate and timely supplier updates and risks to achievement of monthly forecasts. How to apply To apply online, please click on the apply function. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Julia Liow on 0426 201 406 or jliowsharpandcarter.com.au