Supply Planning and Inventory Manager - Minto Based
Why us?
Interface is a global flooring solutions company and sustainability leader, offering an integrated portfolio of carpet tile and resilient flooring products that includes Interface® carpet tile and LVT, nora® rubber flooring, and FLOR® premium area rugs for commercial and residential spaces.
Made with purpose and without compromise, Interface flooring brings more sophisticated design, more performance, more innovation, and more climate progress to interior spaces. A decades-long pioneer in sustainability, Interface remains “all in” on becoming a restorative business.
Today, the company is focusing on carbon reductions, not offsets, as it works toward achieving its verified science-based targets by 2030 and its goal to become a carbon negative enterprise by 2040.
We’re proud to share that Interface Australia is officially Great Place to Work® Certified! This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive workplace where our people can thrive.
Position Purpose
We are looking for a strategic and experienced Supply Planning & Inventory Manager to lead the end-to-end supply planning and scheduling process across Interface Australia and New Zealand.
This role is responsible for managing the full scope of planning activities, including demand forecasting, purchasing, raw material and finished goods allocation, inventory management, and the implementation of a robust Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process. A key focus of the role is driving process improvement across production planning and yarn ordering to ensure an effective balance between stock availability, production capacity, and customer satisfaction.
The successful candidate will oversee a $36 million national inventory portfolio and work to minimise obsolete stock through accurate forecasting and strategic stocking policies. In addition, this position is accountable for developing, implementing, and continuously refining a formalised S&OP framework. The Supply Planning & Inventory Manager will lead and mentor a team of six planners, fostering collaboration and operational excellence across the planning and scheduling functions.

Areas of Responsibility

• Lead and optimise supply planning processes, including Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), production planning, scheduling, and yarn ordering.
• Oversee raw material purchasing
• Drive capacity and production planning
• Ensure efficient production scheduling
• Manage inventory levels
• Optimise supply chain operations
• Minimise third-party logistics (3PL) storage costs through improved inventory management and planning practices.
• Lead monthly S&OP meetings
• Support local implementation of global improvement projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and seamless execution.
• Foster a strong safety culture

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related discipline
• 7+ years’ of progressive experience in s supply chain, operations planning, or manufacturing
• Minimum 5 years proven leadership experience in Australia with a passion for coaching, mentoring, and empowering planning professionals
• Strategic and hands-on mindset.
• Proven expertise in production and materials requirements planning to ensure timely production schedules
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with a track record of building trusted cross-functional partnerships
• A strong drive for continuous improvement and implementing global projects locally and driving positive changes within the manufacturing industry

Our Benefits

• You will be provided with competitive remuneration and an annual Bonus
• At INTERFACE, we provide parking on-site.
• Access to Employee Assistance program
• Salary Packaging options
• Fitness subsidy, gym membership discount, health insurance discount, discounted home loan offer, yearly flu shots and more
• You will be part of a diverse and vibrant team with an excellent culture.

Help us lead industry to love the world. Apply today.

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