- Lead end-to-end supply and production planning for Sunbeam Foods
- Partner across Operations, Procurement, Warehousing, Commercial and Finance
- Eastern Creek in NSW or Irymple in Victoria

Manassen Foods is proud of Sunbeam and Angas Park have been at the forefront of the Australian Dried Fruit Industry for 100 years dedicated to the processing, packaging and sales of dried fruits. We operate as a wholesaler into Australian retail markets and industrial markets as well as export markets around the world.

We are proud of our connection to the Sunraysia dried fruit industry and the important role our operations play in supporting local growers, customers and communities.

Reporting to the National Planning Manager, you will lead supply and production planning for the Sunbeam Foods manufacturing operation. Will act as a key link between Planning, Operations, Warehousing, Procurement, Commercial and Finance functions to create a robust and achievable supply plan. The role plays a critical leadership role in the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process and drives continuous improvement in planning capability, systems, reporting and master data governance.

Why Join us?

- Leadership Impact: Shape the supply plan for a complex food manufacturing operation and influence business-wide decisions.
- Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking company that values creativity and initiative.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive and dynamic team where your contributions are valued.
- Competitive Benefits:



Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working and a varied employee benefits program.

What you’ll be doing:

- Supply Planning and Scheduling: Own the site supply plan and Rough Cut Capacity Planning across raw fruit, processing, packaging and warehousing. Maintain a rolling capacity outlook highlighting risks, constraints and opportunities, and develop capacity scenarios for the next three-plus years to prepare the business for expansion.
- Inventory Management: Set inventory strategies for finished goods, packaging and raw materials. Oversee seasonal fruit availability and propose efficient fruit allocation to meet the sales forecast, while monitoring stock cover and health, optimising working capital and reducing slow-moving, ageing and obsolete stock.
- Integrated Business Planning: Lead supply inputs, facilitate monthly Supply Reviews and develop practical scenarios for Reconciliation and Executive Review.
- Operations Partnership: Align production plans with labour, downtime, crop intake and operating constraints, while driving root cause analysis and corrective action.
- Customer Service and Continuity: Identify supply risks early,



coordinate mitigation plans and maintain visibility of service performance, including DIFOT and schedule adherence.
- Systems, Data and Reporting: Strengthen planning parameters, BOMs, routings, lead times and master data governance. Champion effective use of M3, reporting tools and AI-supported insights.
- Leadership and Safety: Coach planning personnel, build cross-functional capability and ensure planning decisions support safe operations, GMP, quality and food safety standards.

What you’ll bring:

- Tertiary Education in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business or a related discipline.
- Proven experience in supply planning, production planning or operations planning within FMCG or food manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing scheduling, capacity planning, inventory optimisation and supply chain planning principles.
- Demonstrated experience leading S&OP; or Integrated Business Planning processes.
- Advanced experience with ERP and planning systems. Infor M3 experience is highly regarded.
- Robust analytical capability with the confidence to translate data into practical decisions and clear recommendations.
- Proven leadership, influencing and stakeholder management skills across operational and commercial teams.
- APICS/CPIM, Lean, Six Sigma or similar qualifications or experience will be highly regarded.

Are you a practical planning leader who can create clarity, strengthen discipline and turn complex supply challenges into achievable plans? We want you on our team. APPLY NOW

📌 Supply Planning Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Manassen Foods
📍 Sydney