Purchasing & Operations Coordinator

• Exposure to end-to-end supply planning, procurement and inventory optimisation


• Experience development opportunities & accelerate your growth within product planning stream


• Hybrid role based in Macquarie Park – Work from home 2 days

About Us

Canon is a global leader in imaging solutions, trusted by millions for innovation and quality. In Australia and New Zealand, we’re proud to deliver products and services that help people connect, communicate, and achieve more every day. When you join Canon Australia, you’ll experience a supportive culture that values your contribution and empowers you to grow. We are committed to helping you develop your career and turn your goals into reality, while playing an integral role in our success across the region.

About the Role

As a Purchasing & Operations Coordinator within our Product Planning team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the right products are available at the right time across Oceania. This role combines procurement, demand forecasting and inventory optimisation to support business performance and customer outcomes. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and global suppliers to manage stock levels, minimise supply disruptions and continuously improve inventory processes.

Scope of the Role

• Monitoring and maintaining optimal inventory levels across assigned product portfolios


• Forecasting demand and raising purchase orders based on sales trends and stock targets


• Managing product data integrity within ERP systems


• Minimising backorders and providing accurate supply timelines to stakeholders


• Producing inventory and performance reports to support business decisions


• Building strong relationships with internal teams and external suppliers


• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and inventory processes

About you

You are a detail-oriented and commercially minded professional who thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment. You bring a strong sense of accountability and enjoy working collaboratively to solve problems and improve outcomes. You are comfortable analysing data, making recommendations, and balancing competing priorities to ensure business continuity and operational efficiency. Key Skills and Experience include:

• Experience in inventory management, purchasing, or supply planning


• Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret data and inform decisions


• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with ERP systems


• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels


• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment


• Exposure to tools such as Microsoft D365, Power BI, or Salesforce (desirable)

On Offer

In return, we offer a supportive and collaborative environment where you can grow your career and build your capability in procurement, planning and operations. You will gain exposure to a broad stakeholder network and play a key role in improving business performance through effective inventory and supply management. Benefits include but not limited to:

• Free parking and access to gym facilities at Canon’s Macquarie Park location


• Bonus Leave including Birthday leave, Canon Day leave, Kyosei Day


• Training and development opportunities to help you bring your goals to life


• Wellbeing benefits, including everything from discounted health insurance to flu vaccines to confidential counselling


• Canon products and health insurance offered at discounted rates

We believe in the power of an inclusive and diverse workforce. We trust you will bring your authentic self to work and we will focus on making sure that together, we make a strong contribution to the broader community in which we operate. Where possible, flexible working arrangements are the norm, as we know a better work-life balance can improve your motivation, performance, and productivity.

As an equal opportunity employer focused on strengthening our inclusive culture, all applicants will be considered and we welcome applications from people of all ages, cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, abilities, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation and gender identities. Benefits/perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Canon Group and the country where you work. All applicants must be eligible to work in the country they are applying to at the time of application.

Looking to join this diverse team? Apply online now.

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