Product Planning Analyst

WesTrac; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment dealer in Guildford is looking for a Product Planning Analyst to manage inventory reporting and collaborate with internal teams. Responsibilities include approving work order costing, ensuring accurate records, and driving improvements within the planning team. Candidates should have at least 2 years of supply chain experience and excellent organizational and communication skills. A strong background in analytical problem-solving is essential. This position offers a full-time role with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Salary Sacrificing

Emergency Services Leave

Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity

Discounts with BUPA

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience within a supply chain/inventory planning team.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage fluctuating workloads.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve internal work order costing before invoicing.
• Maintain accurate reporting of inventory records.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Component Planning team.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Intermediate planning skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Job description

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Reporting to the Component Planning Supervisor, the Product Planning Analyst will join our Guildford Parts Exchange team on a full-time basis. This role will maintain accurate reporting of inventory records, review and approve work order costings in collaboration with internal teams and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Your focus will be on ensuring accuracy, timely processing, and supporting operational excellence within KPI targets.

Roster: Monday – Friday, 8.5 hours/day (including meal break)

What You’ll Do:

• Review and approve internal workorder costing and variations prior to invoicing
• Provide service solutions and options in consultation with the workshop and/or Sales team
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure department cost centre meets and/or exceeds service metrics.
• Provide and maintain reports to ensure job progress, scope and expected completion times and/or dates are clearly understood and invoiced within required company KPI target timeframes.
• Maintain stock adjustment register/audit trail on a frequent basis to maintain accuracy on ELT reporting.
• Monitor component storage, movement and upkeep to minimise damage and/or loss
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Component Planning team, promoting efficiency and best practices.

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience within a supply chain/inventory planning team within a medium to large organisation with exposure to planning for multiple inventory scenarios and demonstrated knowledge of heavy equipment components
• Intermediate planning skills with the ability to engage multiple stakeholders and maintain effective relationships
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to successfully manage fluctuating workloads and prioritise accordingly
• Clear and confident communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal)
• Strong analytical, problem solving and negotiationskills with the ability to interpret and present data to Supervisor/team and make recommendations based on the content.
• High level attention to detail with the ability to absorb technical information quickly
• Ability to work successfully within a team and autonomously as required.
• Advanced computer literacy skills (desirable)
• Caterpillar product knowledge (desirable)

Our Benefits inclusive of but not limited to:

• Financial Benefits – Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & More than 600 retail discounts such as Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
• Health & Wellness – Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
• Culture & Career – Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More Awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Upskilling through our award-winning WesTrac Institute.
• Recommend & Spend – Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5000 for applicable roles.
• Additional Perks – Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity.

Our Company & Commitment

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.