Brew Planner

Asahi Beverages; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Asahi Beverages in Yatala, Queensland, is seeking a Brew Planner to translate long-term supply plans into executable brewing and cellaring schedules that support our packaging plan. This role sits at the intersection of brewing, supply planning and inventory management on the Yatala site.

You'll work closely with Brewers, Packaging, Quality and Supply Planning to balance demand, capability and inventory, adapting to changing site priorities and driving brewery performance.

Qualifications

• Brewing, production, operations or planning experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of brewery operations and production processes beneficial.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and make sound decisions.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Comfortable working autonomously while remaining highly collaborative.
• Confident communicating and building relationships across operational and planning teams.
• Experience using SAP, ERP systems or planning tools would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage brewing and cellaring schedules to support production and packaging requirements.
• Partner with Brewing Operations to ensure plans are achievable and aligned with site priorities.
• Adjust plans in response to production performance, demand changes and operational constraints.
• Manage brewing raw material inventory, purchasing activities and stock levels.
• Develop yeast and cleaning plans to support brewing operations.
• Complete SAP inventory transactions and support excise and compliance requirements.
• Work closely with stakeholders across Brewing, Packaging, Quality and Supply Planning to deliver the production plan.

Skills

Brewing planning

Decision making

Attention to detail

Autonomous work

Stakeholder communication

Tools

SAP

Job description

We're looking for the next Brew Planner to join the team at Yatala. In this role, you'll take longer-term supply plans and turn them into executable brewing and cellaring schedules that ensure the right liquid is available to support our packaging plan.

Working closely with Brewers, Packaging, Quality and Supply Planning teams, you'll play a key role in balancing demand, operational capability and inventory requirements while adapting to changing site priorities. This is an autonomous role where you'll have the opportunity to influence decisions, solve problems and make a direct impact on brewery performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage brewing and cellaring schedules to support production and packaging requirements.
• Partner with Brewing Operations to ensure plans are achievable and aligned with site priorities.
• Adjust plans in response to production performance, demand changes and operational constraints.
• Manage brewing raw material inventory, purchasing activities and stock levels.
• Develop yeast and cleaning plans to support brewing operations.
• Complete SAP inventory transactions and support excise and compliance requirements.
• Work closely with stakeholders across Brewing, Packaging, Quality and Supply Planning to deliver the production plan.

About You

You're someone who enjoys understanding how all the moving parts fit together and can confidently make decisions based on changing priorities and operational requirements.

• Brewing, production, operations or planning experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of brewery operations and production processes beneficial.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and make sound decisions.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Comfortable working autonomously while remaining highly collaborative.
• Confident communicating and building relationships across operational and planning teams.
• Experience using SAP, ERP systems or planning tools would be advantageous.

At Asahi Beverages, we're passionate about crafting more than just drinks - we craft moments of connection, celebration, and shared enjoyment. We bring together a diverse portfolio of iconic beverage brands, a commitment to quality, and a drive to constantly innovate. Headquartered in Melbourne and with facilities right across Australia and New Zealand, you'll find Asahi is a place where talent is nurtured, and ambition is rewarded. If you're ready to toast your future, we're ready to meet you.