Senior Inventory Specialist

We're looking for a Senior Inventory Specialist to join our Commercial Team for a permanent opportunity. You'll take charge of a key materials portfolio—maximising service, minimising costs, and shaping smarter supply strategies. As a trusted expert, you'll work closely with teams and suppliers to drive continuous improvement, reduce costs, and align supply with business priorities.

Your Role in Action  

• Own a $150M+ materials portfolio, leading the end-to-end replenishment strategy that balances cost, service, and efficiency.
• Be the go-to expert in supply chain end to end process—guiding, mentoring, and empowering your team to thrive and grow.
• Design and deliver smart inventory strategies, optimising stock levels while protecting service and minimising investment.
• Lead supplier relationships, driving performance through KPIs and ensuring seamless delivery—even in times of shortage.
• Champion continuous improvement, identifying and leading key initiatives that boost commercial outcomes and streamline operations.
• Leverage existing or new systems and software to refine inventory processes and improve decision-making.
• Contribute to strategic sourcing, representing Materials in tenders and projects to secure long-term value.
• Inspire excellence, coaching the team and driving a culture of accountability, innovation, and proactive problem-solving.

What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Proven experience in inventory or supply chain management
• Strong background in supplier relationships and contract management
• Solid knowledge of replenishment models and inventory optimisation
• Sharp analytical skills and data-driven decision making
• Experience in designing, implementing and optimising inventory planning systems
• Great at building relationships and adapting to change
• Degree in Business, Commerce, or a related field

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 6th June 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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