Your new company An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Supply Planner to join a global manufacturing organisation with a strong market presence and a reputation for quality and innovation. Working as part of a collaborative Supply Chain team, you will play a critical role in ensuring product availability, inventory optimisation and supply continuity across a portfolio of manufactured products. This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional who enjoys working cross-functionally, influencing key stakeholders and driving continuous improvement within a fast-paced supply chain environment.
Our client is a well-established manufacturing business with a strong customer focus and a commitment to operational excellence. With a stable and supportive team environment, they offer the opportunity to work across end-to-end supply chain processes while contributing to business performance and service delivery outcomes.
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Developing and maintaining supply plans to support forecasted customer demand
- Balancing inventory levels to achieve service targets while minimising excess and obsolete stock
- Collaborating with demand planning, procurement and operational teams to identify and mitigate supply risks
- Managing replenishment planning and intercompany stock transfers
- Coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure material availability
- Supporting S&OP activities through supply planning insights and recommendations
- Monitoring and reporting on inventory and supply chain KPIs
- Maintaining planning parameters and master data within SAP
- Coordinating annual stocktakes, including reporting and variance investigations
- Identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives to enhance planning effectiveness
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Previous experience in a Supply Planner, Materials Planner, Inventory Planner or similar supply chain planning role
- Strong SAP experience, particularly within MRP planning processes
- Experience working within a manufacturing environment
- Strong inventory management and replenishment planning capabilityExposure to S&OP and cross-functional supply chain collaboration
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
- Experience within chemical, pharmaceutical, industrial manufacturing, FMCG or other complex manufacturing environments will be highly regarded.
What you'll get in return
- $115,000 - $120,000 + Superannuation5% annual performance bonus
- Hybrid working arrangement with up to 2 days working from home
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to join a global organisation with strong career development prospects
- Exposure to end-to-end supply chain planning and continuous improvement initiatives
Supply Planner in Melbourne employer: Rashi Joshi
Randstad is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of Melbourne. With a focus on employee growth, you will have access to professional development opportunities while working on high-impact projects like the North East Link Tunnels. Enjoy the benefits of a supportive team environment and the chance to contribute to significant infrastructure developments that shape the community.
