Supply Planning Manager

Description:

We’re looking for a proactive and analytical Supply Planning Manager to oversee inventory flow across our Australasia Hub, ensuring products are in the right place at the right time to meet service levels and inventory targets across Australia and New Zealand.
Success in this role requires a collaborative mindset and strong relationship-building skills. You’ll work closely with customers, suppliers, and key stakeholders to optimise the supply chain, drive efficiencies, and align operations with business priorities.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about supply chain excellence, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.
Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the Supply Planning function for all products in Australia and New Zealand, managing end-to-end processes for local manufacturing, co-packing, and third-party production.
• Manage inventory accuracy, reconciliation, and slow-moving/obsolete stock while maintaining replenishment systems and ensuring timely purchase orders with internal and external suppliers.
• Act as the primary contact for AU & NZ Customer Service and 3PL providers, ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Provide proactive updates to retailers and distributors on service levels and upcoming supply.
• Ensure seamless import operations through freight forwarders, meeting all customs/AQIS compliance requirements while minimizing port and demurrage charges.
• Lead the local Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process for Supply Chain and align with UK S&OP.
• Manage SAP master data for new products, inventory, purchase orders, system clean-ups, and Idocs.
• Schedule inbound containers with International Customer Service teams, maintaining stock-on-hand targets and product loading rules from the UK.
• Serve as the Supply Chain lead for NPD projects, collaborating with Marketing and International teams.
• Conduct root cause analysis and manage inbound and outbound supply issues.
• Providing regular Supply Chain reports and KPIs with analysis and actionable insights for key stakeholders.
• Analysing forecast accuracy and offering recommendations to the ANZ Sales team.
• Supporting projects, processes, and supply chain improvement plans to drive business objectives.

Requirements:

• Experience in a similar role within the food production industry.
• A proactive mindset with strong organisational skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers and key stakeholders.

Benefits:

• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with flexible hours and a hybrid working model.
• Be part of an established company with a strong industry presence.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.

How to Apply :
If you are an experienced Supply Planning Manager or are looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!
For more information:
Email: deirdre@employal.com.au
Phone: 0489 922 585