Job Description

True Foods is Australia's largest Australian-owned manufacturer of tortilla wraps, flatbreads, naan and roti products, supplying leading retailers, foodservice operators and quick service restaurants nationwide.

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As our business continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Production Planner to join our Supply Chain team in Maryborough.

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This is not a traditional scheduling role.

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We are looking for a commercially minded planner who can combine strong production planning expertise, analytical capability and ERP systems knowledge to help shape the future of planning at True Foods. You will play a key role in our transition from spreadsheet-driven planning processes to a more integrated and data-driven planning environment within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

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This role will suit someone who enjoys solving complex planning challenges, influencing decisions across the business and driving continuous improvement through better systems, processes and reporting.

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About the Role

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Reporting to the Planning & Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining production plans that balance customer demand, inventory investment, manufacturing efficiency, capacity constraints and service expectations.

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You will work closely with Operations, Procurement, Warehousing, Customer Service and Sales to ensure production plans are achievable, efficient and aligned with business objectives.

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A key focus of the role will be maximising the capability of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, improving planning disciplines, increasing automation and reducing reliance on manual workarounds and spreadsheets.

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Key Responsibilities

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Develop and maintain production plans across short, medium and long-term planning horizons.

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Balance customer demand, inventory levels, production efficiency and available capacity.

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Run,



interpret and maintain MRP and production planning outputs within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

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Monitor production performance against plan and proactively identify risks, constraints and improvement opportunities.

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Maintain planning master data including lead times, safety stock, planning parameters, routings and other planning settings.

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Develop inventory and capacity plans that support customer service objectives while optimising working capital.

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Analyse trends and business performance data to identify opportunities for improved planning outcomes.

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Present planning recommendations, risks and trade-offs to stakeholders across the business.

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Partner closely with Operations, Procurement, Warehouse, Sales and Customer Service teams to ensure alignment.

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Support the Supply Review and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process.

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Identify opportunities to simplify, automate and standardise planning processes.

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Contribute to future planning capability improvements, including enhanced system utilisation and planning maturity initiatives.

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Develop and maintain planning reports, dashboards and KPI visibility tools

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About You

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You are more than a scheduler.

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You are a planner who understands the broader commercial impact of planning decisions and can balance service, cost, inventory and operational efficiency.

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You enjoy working with data, solving problems and influencing outcomes across multiple functions.

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Minimum 5 years' experience in Production Planning, Supply Planning or a similar planning role within a manufacturing environment

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Experience using ERP and MRP planning systems

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Robust understanding of production planning, capacity planning, inventory management and demand planning principles

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Advanced Excel and analytical skills

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Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management capability

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Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes across multiple teams

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Experience identifying and implementing process improvements

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Highly Desirable

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Food manufacturing or FMCG experience

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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central planning experience

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Experience supporting ERP implementation, optimisation or planning transformation projects

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Experience working within S&OP; or Integrated Business Planning processes

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Power BI, Power Query or Power Automate experience

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APICS CPIM or CSCP qualification

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You will be successful in this role if you:

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Enjoy solving complex planning and supply chain challenges

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Can confidently move between detailed analysis and big-picture business thinking

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Are comfortable working in an environment that is evolving and improving

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Have a strong continuous improvement mindset

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Are naturally curious and challenge existing practices constructively

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Can communicate clearly and influence others without formal authority

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Take ownership and accountability for outcomes

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Are adaptable and able to manage competing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment

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Why join us at True Foods?

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Join a growing Australian-owned food manufacturing business

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Play a key role in shaping the future of planning at True Foods

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Be part of a collaborative, values-driven culture

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Help drive meaningful improvements in systems, reporting and planning capability

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Work closely with leaders across Supply Chain, Operations and Commercial teams

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Contribute to the ongoing evolution of our Integrated Business Planning journey

📌 Production Planner (Fraser Coast Regional)
🏢 True foods
📍 Fraser Coast Regional