Sandvik Mining – Rock Tools
Regional Inventory Planner – Perth I WA, Heatherbrae I NSW & Brisbane I QLD
About the Opportunity
The Regional Inventory Planner is a key role supporting the success of the Rock Tools Southeast Asia Sales Area. You will help the business meet sales targets, manage working capital, and improve customer satisfaction by ensuring we have the right stock available at the right time. You will maintain optimal inventory levels across our network, working closely with internal teams to align stock with customer demand, production capability, and financial goals. You will also review slow-moving and obsolete stock and recommend actions to improve overall stock health across the region.
Responsibilities
- Follow Sandvik’s safety policies and support our Zero Harm vision.
- Maintain high standards of health, safety, and quality in all work.
- Manage regional stock levels, including releasing replenishment orders and reviewing any order holds.
- Work closely with Sales and site teams to ensure reliable product supply.
- Partner with Sales and Demand Planning to set safety stock, lot sizes, and lead times.
- Help develop accurate demand forecasts with Demand Planners.
- Collaborate with Global Planning to maintain consistent supply across the region.
- Support new product introductions and trials with product line and applications teams.
- Take part in monthly demand reviews for trials and new products.
- Manage local purchasing and maintain pricing accuracy.
- Drive actions to reduce slow-moving and obsolete inventory.
- Analyse forecasts and stock levels to optimise inventory across all stockrooms.
- Work with Warehouse teams to resolve order issues and discrepancies.
- Liaise with Warehouse and Logistics to ensure on-time delivery and follow up on overdue shipments.
About you
We’re looking for someone with 3+ years experience in supply planning or inventory management. You may also be a great fit if you have technical or operational experience with products used in surface or underground mining and can use that knowledge to support sales and improve working capital. Strong Excel skills are important, and experience with SAP S4/HANA (Order Management or Materials Management) is a bonus.
This is a Monday-to-Friday role with flexible work options, allowing a mix of work-from-home and time in the office. The position also includes participation in an on-call roster on weekends and public holidays. Please be aware that this role has an element of international and domestic travel as part of this role.
Agencies need not apply.
To be eligible for this role, you must have the right to live and work in Australia. Please note that as part of our recruitment process, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment medical.
What we offer
- Company-wide Bonus scheme to reward your hard work and dedication.
- Training and development opportunities, from extensive internal programs to contributions towards external studies.
- Company-funded paid parental leave, with superannuation contributions during the leave period.
- Sandvik Wellness Program to support and enhance your health and wellbeing
- Comprehensive Employee Benefits Program, including salary sacrifice options, and a Length of Service Recognition program.
- Employee Referral program, earning up to $5,000 per successful referral
Sandvik is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women, having been listed among the Top 101 Endorsed Employers for five consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace, and you can explore our policies and employee benefits on the WORK180 website. In addition, we are honoured to have achieved Silver Status for our Health and Wellbeing Program through the WorkSafe QLD Be Recognised Program, reflecting our ongoing dedication to creating a safe, healthy, and engaging work environment.
Who we are
Sandvik is a global leading Original Equipment Manufacturer, delivering comprehensive equipment, tools, parts, services, technical and digital solutions tailored to the mining, mineral processing, infrastructure and manufacturing industries. The Sandvik Group has over 41,000 employees spread across more than 150 countries globally.
Our purpose is to advance the world through engineering by helping customers transition sustainably in mining, rock processing, and component and intelligent manufacturing.
Sustainability is integral to our growth and our customers' success. We embed sustainability in all aspects, from R&D to product innovation and supply chain sourcing. Collaborating closely with customers, we enhance product impact and efficiency through technology and data-driven solutions, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050 and 90% circularity by 2030.
We work to protect and advance people, enabling diversity, equity and inclusion in our business, human rights in our value chain and resilient communities where we work. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Our commitment to integrity and building relationships based on honesty, respect, and trust is paramount. Join us at Sandvik, where we are dedicated to delivering excellence and innovation.
How to apply
Click ‘Quick Apply’ on Seek or head to our careers page https://www.home.sandvik/en/careers/job-search/
For further information about the role please reach out to Talent Acquisition Specialist -Chelsea Webb – Chelsea.webb@sandvik.com
Applications close: 27 November 2026, or prior if ideal candidate selected. cted.