About the Role:
This is a newly created position designed to bring together fragmented elements of planning across the organisation into a structured S&OP cycle. You’ll work closely with Sales, Production, Procurement and Inventory to align timelines and forecasts, improve visibility, reduce inefficiencies, and ultimately drive better business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and embed a formal S&OP cycle across all Australian operations
- Own the 12-month rolling demand forecast across all categories
- Translate the demand plan into an optimised, cost-effective supply plan in line with plant capabilities and capacity
- Provide leadership across the planning function including demand, production, inventory, and freight analysis, managing a team of 5
- Act as the operational bridge between Sales, Marketing and Manufacturing – improving communication, transparency, and collaboration
- Analyse freight movement nationally
- Implement and facilitate monthly S&OP meetings with robust agendas and clearly defined action plans
- Drive SKU rationalisation initiatives in conjunction with Product Managers and Operations
- Support ongoing process and system improvements to strengthen end to end supply chain visibility
This role is based in Lytton, QLD with occasional travel to other states.
About You:
We're looking for someone hungry to make an impact. You’ll be a proactive, commercially minded supply chain leader who knows how to bring people together, cut through the noise, and get results.
You will have:
- Experience in S&OP, ideally in FMCG or a related manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of supply chain fundamentals including forecasting, production planning and inventory
- Ability to lead change and influence stakeholders across different functions and levels
- Proven track record of building processes and driving continuous improvement
- A collaborative, confident and analytical mindset
Click Apply now or for more information email Kirsty Burton at kburton@sharpandcarter.com.au
