Inventory Planning Leader

INVENTORY PLANNING LEADER

Are you a strategic supply chain professional who thrives in a collaborative leadership environment? Do you bring a balance of analytical sharpness, commercial acumen, and people-first leadership?

Join a globally recognised packaging company headquartered in Adelaide, where innovation, sustainability, and customer focus are at the heart of everything we do. We’re looking for a well-rounded Inventory Planning Leader to join our Group Supply Chain team and help shape the future of inventory excellence across our global operations.

About the Role

As one of our Inventory Planning Leaders, you’ll work closely with your peers and report into the Group Supply Chain leadership team. Your mission: to drive service excellence, optimise inventory, and lead a high-performing team of planners.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading, mentoring, and inspiring your team to deliver on performance and improvement goals
• Collaborating with fellow Inventory Planning Leaders to ensure consistency and alignment across the group
• Driving 95%+ DIFOT and reducing inventory costs without compromising service
• Enhancing global supply chain systems and ordering methodologies
• Partnering with Sales and Operations to align inventory with commercial objectives
• Supporting continuous improvement and strategic supply initiatives

What You Bring

• 5+ years in Inventory Planning or Business Analytics
• Proven leadership of teams (5+ people)
• Strong commercial and analytical skills
• A collaborative, proactive, and strategic mindset
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline
• Manufacturing experience (desirable)

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a global business with a strong local presence
• Work in a team-oriented leadership structure that values collaboration
• Drive meaningful change in a critical supply chain function
• Enjoy a culture that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement

Ready to Lead Together?

If you're ready to make a real impact in a global business and thrive in a collaborative leadership environment, we want to hear from you.

Applications must be submitted online. For confidential enquiries, contact Jennifer Pryor, Talent Acquisition Partner, on 0414 716 472.

If you’d like to include a cover letter, please attach it as part of your resume.

We are proud to be a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to responding to every applicant.

About Us

The Detmold Group is a family-owned global business, partnering with some of the world’s most iconic food and retail brands to deliver world-class packaging solutions. We’re driven by innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to making a positive impact for our people, partners, and planet.