Drive supply planning, optimise inventory and partner across the business to deliver outstanding customer service and operational performance.

17th July, 2026

Our partner is a well-established manufacturer supplying essential products to customers across Australia and beyond. As they continue to strengthen their supply chain capability, they are seeking a superstar Supply Planner to balance supply, inventory and customer demand. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative organisation where your analytical skills, planning expertise and continuous improvement mindset will have a genuine impact on business performance.

What you will do

- Reporting into the Supply Chain team, you will take ownership of supply planning activities, ensuring products are available to meet customer demand while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
- Develop and maintain supply plans to support customer demand and inventory objectives.
- Manage replenishment planning across manufacturing sites, suppliers and external manufacturing partners.
- Monitor inventory performance and identify opportunities to optimise stock levels and working capital.
- Analyse supply constraints and develop mitigation plans to minimise supply risk.
- Work closely with Production, Procurement, Customer Service, Sales and Logistics to ensure alignment across the supply chain.
- Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP;) by providing supply planning insights and recommendations.
- Maintain planning parameters and master data within SAP.
- Utilise advanced Excel-based planning models to support reporting and decision-making.
- Lead inventory reporting, stocktake activities and variance investigations.




- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning effectiveness and operational performance.
- Support the organisation's transition towards a more MRP-driven planning environment.

What we are looking for

We're looking for someone who enjoys solving complex planning challenges and thrives in a rapid-paced manufacturing environment.

- Proven experience in a Supply Planner or similar planning role within manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of MRP and supply planning principles.
- Experience using SAP, particularly MRP functionality.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyse and interpret complex data.
- Experience balancing inventory, customer service and operational requirements.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions.
- The ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Experience within chemical manufacturing, industrial manufacturing or another process manufacturing environment will be highly regarded.
- A tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Business or a related discipline is preferred.

What's in it for you

- Join an established business committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Play a key role in strengthening supply chain capability and planning maturity.
- Work alongside experienced supply chain professionals in a collaborative environment.
- Opportunity to influence planning processes and drive meaningful improvements.
- A varied role with broad exposure across manufacturing, procurement, logistics and customer service.
- Competitive salary package and long-term career development opportunities.

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