Reporting to the Site Manager, you will own supply planning for the site. That means turning demand into an achievable production plan, deciding what is made when, and making sure stock, warehouse and outward goods deliver it. You will lead the warehouse team. You will also play a key role in selecting and implementing a new demand forecasting and production scheduling system.
Key responsibilities
- Own the site production plan, including capacity, sequencing, peak periods, maintenance shutdowns and public holidays.
- Work with Sales, Customer Service and operational leadership to build and challenge the demand forecast.
- Own stock accuracy, receiving standards and date control.
- Lead warehouse and outward-goods performance, including load accuracy, DIFOT and space management.
- Lead and develop the Warehouse Supervisor and team, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.
- Act as a core member of the project team selecting and implementing a new planning system.
About you
- Production planning and scheduling experience in food or FMCG manufacturing
- Demand planning experience, ideally within an S&OP; process
- Experience leading warehouse teams and supervisors
- Solid ERP skills (NetSuite highly regarded) and advanced Excel; planning system implementation experience highly regarded
- Experience applying Lean methods highly regarded
- Working knowledge of HACCP, GMP and OHS
About us We are an established Australian food manufacturer supplying retail, food service and wholesale customers across Australia. Our Melbourne western suburbs site runs high-volume production.
Benefits
- Real influence over how the site plans and performs
- The chance to shape the move to system-led forecasting and scheduling
- Scope to grow with the business