Supply & Inventory Strategy Manager

Liebherr Group

Supply & Inventory Strategy Manager based in Adelaide leading materials management and inventory optimisation across the Mining division in Australia and New Zealand.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeAdelaide • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the inventory function across the Mining division, driving strategic materials management, planning accuracy, network optimisation and continuous improvement.
Oversee a team of 6 and play a key role in ensuring inventory performance aligns with national service levels, cost efficiency, and operational excellence across Australia and New Zealand.
Liaise with other local Australian branches and international Liebherr affiliates for key projects.
Drive inventory optimisation and strategic materials management through the effective use of master data and ERP system.
Identifying and actioning surplus, non-moving stock, and reverse supply chain opportunities across the network.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Demand Planning, Warehouse, Purchasing, and Production teams to meet supply objectives.
Support and contribute to the monthly S&OP cycle to align demand, supply, and inventory strategy.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using data insights, reporting, and root cause analysis.
Provide training and guidance on inventory management best practice, systems and strategy.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Supply Chain/related field or proven experience in inventory management, materials planning or supply chain optimisation within a complex environment
Strong knowledge of ERP systems and solid understanding of inventory principles including stock turns, forecasting, and supply planning
Advanced analytical and Excel skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing teams paired with strong stakeholder engagement
Conflict and negotiation skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Parental Leave
Bonus Leave
Early Access to LSL
Corporate Health Insurance
Novated Lease
Travel Club
Liebherr One Hub – Employee Discount Portal for Great Savings
Soft skills and Leadership training programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

inventory managementmaterials planningsupply chain optimisationdata analysisforecastingsupply planningroot cause analysisExcel

Soft Skills

leadershipstakeholder engagementconflict resolutionnegotiationteam development

Certifications

degree in Supply Chain