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Production Planner
Plant/Site: Wacol
Date Posted: 22 Sept ****
Primo Foods is seeking a Production Planner to join our Supply Chain team in Wacol.
In this role, you will be responsible for developing and managing short, medium and long-term production plans to ensure customer demand is met while optimising inventory, capacity, yield and operational efficiency.
Working closely with Operations, Supply Planning, and site stakeholders, you'll play a key role in supporting service, cost and production objectives across the business.
Key Responsibilities
D evelop and maintain daily production plans aligned to the Master Production Schedule
Support service level targets through effective inventory management and adherence to inventory policies
Analyse the availability of raw materials, packaging and other critical inputs, adjusting plans to manage constraints
Manage daily raw material requirements and coordinate meat ordering to ensure continuity of production
Ensure production plans consider changeovers, inventory priorities, stock-on-hold processes, chiller stock management and machinery breakdown contingencies
Review production performance against plan, investigate variances and implement corrective actions where required
Monitor finished goods inventory levels and stock projections, escalating supply risks and shortages as appropriate
Review raw material and packaging yields,



identifying opportunities to improve product recovery and minimise waste
Collaborate with Production Supervisors, Site Managers, Operations teams and Supply Planners to align production activities with business priorities and customer demand
Communicate production priorities, capacity constraints, inventory risks and operational issues while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
What You'll Bring
Experience in production planning, scheduling, inventory management and/or material planning
Experience in a food manufacturing, FMCG or logistics environment highly desirable
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across operational and planning teams
Experience using ERP, MRP, planning and inventory management systems, with advanced Microsoft Excel capability
Solid analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail and data accuracy
Why Join Primo?
At Primo, we're committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and connected.
You'll also enjoy:
Annual performance bonus program
Paid parental leave
Discounts on health insurance and leading retail brands
Exclusive savings at our onsite butcher and deli shop
Free onsite parking
Career growth and development opportunities within a leading FMCG business
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