Frenches Forest | $94,000 + Super | Hybrid workingAn opportunity has become available for a Supply Planning Officer to join a close-knit supply chain team within an established consumer products business.This is a broad, hands-on role covering supply planning, forecasting, purchasing, international vendors and shipment coordination across Australia and Recent Zealand.
You will take ownership of a portfolio of more than 500 SKUs, working closely with sales, suppliers and the wider supply chain team to ensure stock is available at the right time while balancing inventory levels, supplier requirements and customer demand.This role would suit either an existing Supply Planner or someone with solid supply chain, inventory, replenishment or purchasing experience who is ready to take the next step into a broader planning position.About the roleReporting to the Supply Chain Manager, your responsibilities will include:Managing the monthly forecasting process across Australia and New Zealand, including preparing forecast files, coordinating forecast meetings and consolidating input from Account ManagersMaintaining and reviewing 12-month forecasts across a portfolio of 500+ SKUsUploading forecasts into SAP and SAP IBP and monitoring forecast accuracy and biasWorking closely with Sales and Category Managers to understand upcoming demand, promotions and new product launchesRaising and managing purchase orders with overseas suppliersCommunicating regularly with vendors regarding new orders, order quantities, lead times,



production and shipping datesWorking through supplier MOQs and identifying the most commercially practical ordering solutionCoordinating container requirements and working with suppliers and freight forwarders to optimise shipmentsMonitoring supplier and shipping delays, escalating issues and providing timely updates to internal stakeholdersManaging supply requirements for New Zealand, including determining whether stock should be supplied from Australia or ordered directly from vendorsReviewing inventory requirements to minimise both out-of-stock and excess inventory situationsSupporting regular product launches and seasonal demand periodsWorking closely with the Inventory and Distribution team to ensure a smooth handover of incoming shipmentsSupporting the continued development and implementation of SAP IBP planning processesYou may already be working in supply planning, or you could be coming from a supply chain coordination, inventory, replenishment or purchasing background and looking to develop further into planning.To be successful, you will ideally have:Previous experience within supply chain, planning, inventory, replenishment or purchasingStrong Excel skills,



including PivotTables and lookup functionsExperience using SAP or another ERP systemStrong analytical and numerical abilityConfidence communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholdersThe ability to manage multiple orders, priorities and deadlinesGood problem-solving skills and the confidence to follow up, escalating and challenge when requiredAn interest in developing your forecasting and supply planning capabilitySAP IBP experience will be highly regarded but is not essentialPrevious exposure to international suppliers, freight or imported products would be advantageousAustralian citizenship or permanent residencyMost importantly, you will be someone who enjoys taking ownership, is comfortable working across a broad range of supply chain activities and is keen to continue developing your career.What's on offer$94,000 + SuperHybrid working with 2 days from home and 3 days in the office after probationFree onsite parkingExposure across Australian and Recent Zealand supply planningInternational supplier and freight exposureOpportunity to develop your SAP IBP experience as the business continues to evolve its forecasting processesTraining and development from an experienced supply chain teamStaff discounts across a broad range of consumer productsPotential longer-term growth opportunities as the business and supply chain function developThis is a great opportunity for someone who has built strong supply chain foundations and is ready to take more ownership across planning, forecasting and international supply.
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📌 Supply Planner (New South Wales)
🏢 People2People
📍 New South Wales