The Prospect
Our client is a global manufacturer with a portfolio of well known consumer brands and a strong, growing business across Australia and New Zealand.
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will plan demand and supply for a portfolio of products across the short, mid and long term.
Your goal is to deliver benchmark service to customers at the right inventory level, cost and quality standard.
This is a 12 month role covering parental leave, starting in December.
What you will be doing
Own forecast accuracy, stock levels and customer service levels for your portfolio
Review the sales forecast in quantity and value across the short, mid and long term
Order from production sites, suppliers and co-packers to meet the sales plan
Coordinate import activity and follow up deliveries
Identify, communicate and resolve supply issues before they impact customers
Make sure promotions, launches and delistings are captured accurately in the forecast
Prepare data for the bi-monthly reviews and consensus meetings
Manage product phase ins,
phase outs and slow moving stock
Maintain planning master data in SAP and IBP
Support process improvement and new supply chain initiatives
What you will bring
2+ years experience in MRP, demand or supply planning
Solid inventory management knowledge
FMCG or consumer goods experience, ideally in a mid-sized business
Strong Excel skills, with SAP and IBP experience a bonus
Sharp attention to detail and comfort with complexity
Strong communication and coordination skills
A genuine passion for supply chain
Why this role
Broad exposure across Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, QA, warehousing and 3PLs
A well run S&OP; process that includes Sales, Marketing and Finance
Plenty of new product activity in a business in growth mode
A friendly, supportive team that genuinely collaborates
Hybrid flexibility once you are settled in
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