Inventory Specialist

We're on the lookout for an Inventory Specialist for an exciting 12-month fixed term opportunity - someone ready to take charge of a dynamic materials portfolio, boost service performance, and cut costs by balancing demand, supply, and inventory with precision across our network.

Your Role in Action  

• Own inventory performance - strike the perfect balance between service levels and cost to support our business goals.
• Optimise stock strategies - review and refine replenishment and safety stock models to keep us ahead of demand.
• Be the go-to expert - lead customer communications during shortages, prioritise deliveries, and maintain trust.
• Champion collaboration - work cross-functionally to ensure seamless fulfilment of customer demand.
• Drive depot performance - fine-tune min/max settings and coordinate with logistics for the right stock, in the right place, at the right time.
• Lead material transitions - partner with Suppliers and Engineering to deliver smooth changeovers with zero customer impact.
• Maximise supplier performance –- manage vendors against strict KPIs and hold them accountable for results.
• Shape the future - contribute to tender processes, tackle root causes, and lead continuous improvement initiatives

What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Proven experience in inventory management or supply chain roles.
• Strong grasp of supply chain planning and execution.
• Confident using ERP systems and working with inventory modelling and algorithms to drive smart decisions.
• Skilled at building positive relationships with both customers and suppliers.
• Experience in supplier performance management,
• A degree in Business, Supply Chain, Commerce or equivalent.

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including: 

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.  
• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements. 
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year. 
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership. 
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme. 
• An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.   
• In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.

Applications close on 29 October 2025

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Find out more about our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. 

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