Senior Supply Planning Analyst

Company : Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd What you’ll be doing We are seeking a Senior Supply Planning Analyst to join our Supply Chain & Logistics team. Reporting to the Supply Planning Manager, this role plays a key part in ensuring optimal inventory availability, improving supply performance and delivering exceptional customer outcomes across our operations.

As the subject matter expert for supply planning, you will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to develop and execute inventory strategies, mitigate supply risks, improve forecasting accuracy and support business growth through informed inventory management decisions.

Key responsibilities include

Act as the Supply Planning Subject Matter Expert (SME) across the business. Develop and maintain accurate inventory and supply plans to meet forecast demand. Analyse inventory coverage, identify deficiencies, and implement corrective actions. Partner with operational and commercial teams to optimise stock availability and service performance.

Assess the impact of inventory decisions on stock turns, obsolescence, service levels, and overall commercial outcomes. Participate in maintenance planning discussions and provide inventory recommendations aligned to customer requirements. Monitor supply plan performance and proactively identify and manage supply risks.

Conduct root cause analysis on supply issues, forecast accuracy, and order performance. Who are we and why work with us? Hastings Deering is proud to be one of the top 5 Caterpillar dealerships globally. We sell, rent, and offer support and parts distribution services for Cat® products across a range of industries, including resources, general construction, civil transport and commercial construction, power systems, government, primary industries and marine.

We have more than 3,500 employees across 23 business service centres throughout Queensland, Northern Territory, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia, with our headquarters based in Brisbane, Australia. When you join our team at Hastings Deering, you’ll benefit from: Body, Mind & Wallet Support

• Free health checks, Employee Assistance Program, income protection insurance, and discounts at major retailers. World-Class Training
• We’re one of only eight Caterpillar Centres of Excellence globally. Learn from the best in CAT and boost your skills. Career Paths That Work for You
• Grow into leadership, technical specialist, or support service roles. At Hastings Deering, we align with YOUR goals. Security you can count on
• Enjoy the stability of a long-term career with Hastings Deering, backed by global strength.

About you

To be successful in this role, you'll have: Proven ability to analyse complex data and translate insights into actionable business decisions. Experience working across multiple stakeholders and influencing outcomes. Knowledge of mining, construction equipment, industrial products, or similar operational environments. Demonstrated project management experience.

Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience. Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving capabilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Interested? Here’s What’s Next: If you’re interested in growing your career with a large OEM, we’d love to hear from you! 📌 Apply Now – click the button below.

📞 Enquiries: 1300 071 618 👤 Contact: Shane Mathers, Talent Acquisition Partner - [email protected] Hastings Deering follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your Talent Acquisition Partner will support you through the process.