Inventory Analyst

Company overview

Bapcor Limited is a major supplier of aftermarket automotive parts, accessories, equipment, and related services across Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia Pacific region. The company is publicly listed on the ASX and has a workforce of more than 5,000 people spread across over 1,000 locations.

Its portfolio includes brands such as Burson Auto Parts, Autobarn, Autopro, Midas, Bearing Wholesalers, Opposite Lock, and several others. With growth driven by acquisitions and expansion, the business is committed to strong customer service, innovation, and operational excellence.

Role overview

Bapcor is looking for a sharp, detail-oriented Inventory Analyst to join the Group Operations team in Tullamarine. The role supports a major transformation program as the company brings together multiple warehouse operations into centralised distribution centres.

You will help reconcile and model inventory information across different systems so the business can work from one accurate and efficient inventory view. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape inventory management at scale, with a strong emphasis on data quality, systems integration, and ongoing improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Match, convert, and consolidate inventory data from multiple systems into a single ERP-based environment.
• Maintain high data quality by checking integrity, spotting duplicate SKUs, and fixing inconsistencies.
• Build a solid working knowledge of inventory platforms, including ERP, WMS, and forecasting tools.
• Analyse inventory performance, including stock levels, overstock, supplier lead times, and slow-moving or obsolete stock.
• Prepare and maintain reports on stock availability, stock turns, supply rate, and stock cover.
• Create and update Pareto analysis for inventory management.
• Help design and roll out data standards, policies, and procedures for inventory control.
• Work with stakeholders to improve processes and align them with business needs.
• Ensure inventory processes follow governance and compliance requirements.
• Support system integration and data consolidation work with IT, Demand Planning, Operations, and DC teams.
• Contribute to transformation initiatives in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.

What the company is looking for

• Experience in inventory analysis, data analysis, or business analysis.
• Good understanding of inventory management principles.
• Exposure to ERP and/or WMS platforms; experience with Manhattan or MomentumPro is an advantage.
• Advanced Excel capability, along with familiarity with SQL or BI reporting tools.
• Strong accuracy and the ability to work with large datasets.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions.
• Comfort working in a changing, fast-paced environment.
• Experience in automotive, logistics, or supply chain settings is highly regarded.
• Exposure to inventory optimisation or forecasting tools is an added advantage.
• Continuous improvement experience, such as Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methods, is valued.

Additional information

Bapcor places importance on customers, team members, and the communities it serves. The business values people who go the extra mile and contribute to a culture focused on delivery and integrity.

Team members may access a range of benefits, including career opportunities across the wider Bapcor Group, discounts on retail and trade products and services, work/life balance policies such as gender-neutral parental leave, purchase leave, and volunteer leave, paid birthday leave, wellbeing support, novated leasing, and more.

The company is committed to an inclusive workplace and welcomes applicants of all ages, cultures, gender identities, abilities, and backgrounds. It also aims to provide a fair, bias-free, and accessible hiring experience. If reasonable accommodation is needed during the application process, candidates can contact the company through the provided support email.