Key Position Details

Sydney (Norwest) based full time permanent opportunity. Responsible for owning, managing, and continuously optimising network supply plans to effectively balance product availability, site‑level restrictions, and cost efficiency. Build and maintain high‑trust, team-oriented relationships across the entire End‑to‑End (E2E) Meat network, the broader Woolworths ecosystem, and external partners.

Responsibilities

- Drive raw material fulfillment across all channels to ensure target service levels are consistently achieved.
- Own the weekly abattoir supply plans (MakeSheets) to maximise carcass utilisation and raw material allocation across the three Hilton Foods case‑ready facilities.
- Collaborate with Procurement Specialists to manage contracted supplementary raw material allocations to the three Hilton Foods case‑ready facilities; evaluate and action spot‑purchasing requirements to maintain seamless service levels.
- Continuously optimise the total cost‑to‑serve while effectively managing inventory levels and processing restrictions. Safeguard the network against disruptions through the proactive review and adjustment of supply plans.
- Own master data management within the Quintiq planning system, including data for NPDs/EPDs, onboarding new abattoirs, and driving system enhancements to support evolving business requirements.
- Utilise technical expertise to identify, develop, and deploy process and system enhancements that meet evolving business needs.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Food Science, or a related field.
- 5–10 years of experience in supply chain operations and planning. Experience in temperature‑controlled FMCG is preferred, with high‑velocity,



short‑shelf‑life product or meat industry experience highly desired.
- Proven ability to drive cross‑functional collaboration and influence stakeholders across a complex network.
- Deep understanding of demand and supply synchronisation principles within an end‑to‑end (E2E) framework.
- Proven expertise in planning systems, including master data management and system configuration. Demonstrated ability to operate planning tools efficiently and proactively identify process improvements. Experience with Quintiq is highly regarded.

Benefits

- A hybrid working model combining time at our Norwest Support Office and working from home.
- A global business with career opportunities across every discipline and valuable business exposure.
- 24/7 access to the Sonder app for personalised safety, medical, and psychological support.
- Savings across Woolworths Group brands and a rewards program that celebrates purpose‑driven work.
- A progressive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential. We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.

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📌 Network Planning SpecialistE Meat (New South Wales)
🏢 Woolworths Group
📍 New South Wales