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Material and Production – Food Manufacturing
Location: Eastern Suburbs
Employment Type: Full-time
Our client, a leader in the Australian food manufacturing industry, they are seeking a highly organised and driven Production and Materials Planner to take ownership of material and production planning for their production network. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established business known for its quality products and iconic snack brands.
About the Role
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, this role will be responsible for ensuring the timely availability of raw materials and packaging to meet production requirements. With a strong focus on material planning, inventory control, and production planning, this role is pivotal to maintaining supply continuity and driving operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
This role will be great for someone:
Materials and Production Planner
- LocationMelbourne
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineSupply Chain
- Reference1006867
Job description
Material and Production – Food Manufacturing
Location: Eastern Suburbs
Employment Type: Full-time
Our client, a leader in the Australian food manufacturing industry, they are seeking a highly organised and driven Production and Materials Planner to take ownership of material and production planning for their production network. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established business known for its quality products and iconic snack brands.
About the Role
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, this role will be responsible for ensuring the timely availability of raw materials and packaging to meet production requirements. With a strong focus on material planning, inventory control, and production planning, this role is pivotal to maintaining supply continuity and driving operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage material and production plans in line with sales forecasts
- Manage BOM and liaise with suppliers to ensure supply timelines meet business requirements
- Monitor inventory levels and adjust planning parameters to minimise stockouts or overstocking
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Production, Quality, and Warehousing teams
- Maintain planning accuracy in ERP systems through consistent review of master data and planning settings
- Support product launches and promotional campaigns through forward material planning
- 5+ years’ experience in supply, material or production planning, ideally within food, beverage, or FMCG manufacturing
- Proficient in MRP/ERP systems (Pronto would be ideal)
- Solid understanding of inventory control principles
- Ability to be agile and problem-solve quickly
- Proactive communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
This role will be great for someone:
- Who is looking for a challenge with career development opportunities
- Looking for a role where there is an opportunity to assist in developing my ideas and processes to drive supply chain efficiency
- Comfortable with an agile, fast-paced environment
- Join a stable and respected brand in the food manufacturing space
- Exposure to end-to-end planning in a dynamic and growing environment
