Inventory Planning Lead

Welcome to Suntory Oceania

Craft your future with Suntory Oceania, a new $3b multi-beverage partnership between Suntory Global Spirits and Suntory Beverage and Food. Underpinned by quality, craftmanship and a strong sense of purpose.

Our market-leading portfolio will have over 40 brands including Jim Beam® and Maker’s Mark® Bourbon, Hibiki® Japanese Whisky, Canadian Club® Whisky, -196, V Energy, Maximus and Suntory BOSS Coffee. 

Inspired by our Yatte Minahare spirit, which encourages us to dream big, Suntory Oceania has recently built a $400 million new state of the art distribution & manufacturing facility in Swanbank, Queensland, that is highly automated and has sustainability and a carbon neutral ambition, aligning with our Growing for Good philosophy.

The Opportunity

As the subject matter expert for finished goods inventory across the organisation, the Inventory Planning Lead is responsible for ensuring optimal inventory levels of finished goods across Suntory Oceania’s distribution network. Collaborating with a wide stakeholder cohort, you will focus on balancing product availability with working capital targets, minimizing stock-outs and obsolescence supporting customer service objectives through effective inventory planning and control.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and execute inventory strategies to maintain service levels while minimizing excess and obsolete stock.
• Monitor inventory KPIs (e.g. Days of Supply, Stock Write Offs, Case Fill Rate) and implement corrective actions where required.
• Ensure compliance with inventory policies and governance standards.
• Collaborate with Demand Planning, Supply Planning and Logistics teams to align inventory plans with forecast and supply constraints.
• Own and maintain Inventory Quality Ratio Reporting (IQR); providing in-depth insights of finished goods inventory health across the ANZ network.
• Own the monthly inventory forecast process and ensure accurate data is presented to Supply Chain Finance.

Experience that you will bring

• Relevant Tertiary qualification i.e. Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or Business.
• Extensive experience in Inventory management.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Knowledge of IBP/S\&OP processes and inventory optimization techniques.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What's in it for you

• Grow your career – we like to promote from within and have incredible learning and development opportunities around the world. 
• An inclusive parental leave policy for both primary and secondary caregivers.
• Gradual return to work to help you transition back from parental leave. 
• Flexible working – hybrid working and flexible start and finish times. 
• We are committed to giving back to our communities, so we provide you with volunteer leave to do so.
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave to give you more time to recharge & a day off on your birthday.

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.