Production & Materials Planner

Job title : Production & Materials Planner
Location : Victoria
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Job reference : 1498502
Our client supplies a diverse range of products to local and overseas markets and as a key member of the Production Planning team, your principal responsibility will be to establish and manage production and procurement schedules covering in-house and 3rd party packed finished goods, packaging and ingredients.

About the role:
  • Timely supply of ingredients,
  • Packaging and co-packed finished goods;
  • Controlling materials inventories;
  • Maintaining established supply costs at minimum levels,
  • Minimising product & component write-offs.
  • Maintaining valid daily production schedules for various production lines, across Manufacturing sites.
  • Ordering and managing supply of raw materials and all packaging needed to meet production schedules;
  • Liaising with 3rd party packers on finished goods requirements;
  • Maintaining necessary inventory levels of finished goods, raw materials and packaging;
  • Managing day-to-day relationships with suppliers;
  • Ensuring BOM and MRP variables are correctly implemented when product introductions and changes occur;
  • Communicating supply related issues with the appropriate areas of the business.

About you:
  • Strong communication skills will be essential.
  • Experience in FMCG or Pharmaceutical environments is highly desirable.
  • Your advanced analytical and computer skills will enable you to undertake core supply chain analysis and reporting in support of business KPI’s.
How to apply 
To apply online, please click on the apply function. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Julia Liow on 0426 201 406 or jliow@sharpandcarter.com.au