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James Hardie Industries is the world’s #1 producer and marketer of high-performance fibre cement and fibre gypsum building solutions. As a local manufacturer, trusted innovator and industry leader James Hardie empowers homeowners and trade professionals to achieve dream modern homes with premium quality solutions that deliver endless design possibilities, trusted protection, and long-lasting beauty.

With a diverse workforce across Asia Pacific, our company culture is built on providing a foundation of “Zero Harm” and creating a positive impact in communities. We have a relentless focus on achievement, learning and continuous improvement.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity to join our team as ANZ Network Inventory Planner! This role will be responsible for optimising inventory across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring the right products are available at the right place and time to meet customer demand.

Working closely with Manufacturing, Commercial, Distribution, Customer Service and Supply Planning teams, you'll drive inventory performance, improve product availability and DIFOT outcomes, and identify opportunities to enhance network efficiency. This is a great opportunity to make a visible impact in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

What you’ll do
  • Manage inventory across ANZ manufacturing, distribution, third-party, and intercompany locations, maintaining inventory policies, stock parameters, and lead times to achieve service level and working capital targets.
  • Review inventory performance and demand trends, manage product lifecycle inventory risks, and implement actions to improve stock availability while minimising excess and obsolete inventory.
  • Plan and coordinate inventory replenishment and stock transfers, managing logistics, allocations, and supply constraints to ensure product availability and optimise network performance.
  • Optimise transfer frequency, source allocation and container utilisation for intercompany and cross-border movements to improve service and minimise freight and working capital impacts.
  • Produce inventory forecasts and analyse inventory, service, freight and supply performance to identify risks, opportunities, and improvement actions for business decision-making.
  • Maintain accurate inventory reporting, stock visibility, and ETA information, proactively communicating updates to ensure stakeholders have a clear and aligned view of inventory status and actions.
  • Coordinate stocktakes and inventory reconciliations, investigate discrepancies and inventory variances, and implement corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy and control.
At James Hardie, our people are at the centre of everything we do. We provide the opportunity for people who value clear vision and a diverse culture to build a career in one of the most well recognised local manufacturing brands. Here’s what you can expect when you join our Smart, Driven and Real team: Proudly providing Australian Made fibre cement to the market for over 100 years. It’s Possible™ with James Hardie
  • Maintain inventory planning master data and resolve SAP and process exceptions to ensure accurate, timely inventory management and system integrity.
  • Improve inventory replenishment, transfer, ordering and reporting processes by partnering with stakeholders to enhance SAP functionality, automation and data quality.
  • Lead cross-functional inventory and supply reviews, proactively manage service and inventory risks, and partner with Finance to balance customer service, budget, and inventory investment outcomes.
  • Manage inventory, transfers and service performance with third-party logistics providers and vendors, driving continuous improvement and resolving issues to support supply chain efficiency.
  • Comply with James Hardie safety policies, procedures and standards; maintain a proactive approach to safety; and support SOX, inventory control and stock transfer requirements.
  • What you’ll bring

    • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Operations Management, Engineering or a related discipline is highly desirable
    • 3-5 years’ experience in inventory planning, supply planning, production planning, supply chain operations or distribution management within a manufacturing, distribution or industrial environment
    • Strong understanding of inventory management, supply planning, replenishment, distribution operations and inventory optimisation principles
    • Demonstrated experience applying inventory planning, replenishment, stock deployment and inventory analysis practices to improve inventory performance and support operational decisions
    • Working knowledge of SAP, or a comparable ERP system, including inventory planning and transaction processes
    • Experience using reporting or business intelligence tools such as Business Warehouse, Power BI or equivalent is desirable
    • Experience working cross-functionally with Commercial, Manufacturing, Distribution, Customer Service, Finance and logistics stakeholders
    • Experience across multiple distribution centres or markets, third-party logistics, cross-border or intercompany transfers, and process improvement initiatives is highly regarded
    Working @ James Hardie



    • Stable growth at a global building products manufacturer Bonus scheme for all eligible employees
    • Product discounts
    • Paid parental leave of 16 weeks for the Primary Carer (including super) and two weeks for secondary carer
    • 2 Volunteer days per year
    • Plenty of employee rewards and benefits including a rewards and recognition program
    • Fitness Passport Program
    • Online shopping discounts
    • Access to thousands of free self-development modules via James Hardie University
    • Employee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family members
    • Hassle free, no cost and confidential access to our onsite psychologists & physiotherapists (specific sites)


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