Coles Vendor Replenishment Planner

Mildura Fruit Company; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts

Hybrid working

Free parking

Staff discounts

EV charging

Job summary

Manassen Foods is seeking a Vendor Replenishment Planner/Integrated Supply Planner to orchestrate and optimize supply chain flows for a key retail customer. You will manage inventory, coordinate with suppliers and distribution centers, and work with internal teams to ensure timely, cost-effective product delivery.

The role requires experience in supply chain planning and logistics within the food industry, with familiarity in working with Coles or similar retail groups.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain planning and logistics for large-scale food industry.
• Experience working with Coles or similar retail groups is highly desirable.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with SCM software.
• Able to manage complex portfolios with tight shelf life.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply plans to meet demand forecasts, ensuring product availability while minimizing excess inventory.
• Monitor inventory levels and adjust orders to optimize stock levels and reduce costs.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and vendors for timely delivery and issue resolution.
• Oversee order-to-delivery process ensuring correct quantities and quality.
• Collaborate with sales, demand, supply, and logistics teams to improve efficiency.
• Track KPIs (DIFOT, MLOR) and propose improvements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities across transportation, warehousing, and inventory.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Logistics management

Coles experience

Excel skills

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Stakeholder management

Inventory management

Risk management

Tools

Infor M3

Blue Yonder

SAP

Oracle

Job description

• Dynamic National Organization with High-ProfileFMCG Food Brands
• National role with attractive salary, variety of benefits options
• Staff discounts, free parking, great team culture, and hybrid working.

Manassen Foods is a leading manufacturer, importer, marketer and distributor of fine food products. Our brands include Sunbeam, Angas Park, Trident, Wokka, S&W Mayonnaise and Golden Days to name a few.

We thrive on a culture of collaboration and drive, where every team member plays a crucial role in shaping our success.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in the fast-paced world of FMCG? Manassen Foods is on the lookout for a Vendor Replenishment Planner/Integrated Supply Planner to manage and optimize the supply chain processes for a key retail customer. You will be responsible for ensuring seamless flow of goods across the supply chain, managing inventory levels, and collaborating closely with suppliers, distribution centres, and internal teams to ensure timely and cost-effective product delivery.

What We Offer:

• Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking company that values creativity and initiative.
• Additional Leave Options: Paid parental leave, study leave, volunteer leave, and time-in-lieu accruals.
• Recognition and Development:Service recognition programs and ongoing training and professional growth opportunities.
• Employee Benefits:Discounts, benefits programs, and novated leasing options.
• Wellness Support:Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including up to three psychologist sessions annually for you or your immediate family.
• Sustainability Mindset: Onsite free EV charging stations
• Hybrid Working: 2 days from home, 2 days at the Coles offices and 1 day at our office in Port Melbourne.

What you'll be doing

• Supply Chain Planning & Management: Develop and execute supply plans to meet demand forecasts, ensuring product availability while minimizing excess inventory and stockouts.
• Inventory Control: Monitor inventory levels and adjust orders to ensure optimal stock levels, reducing holding costs while avoiding stock shortages.
• Supplier Coordination: Manage relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery and resolve any supply chain issues that may arise.
• Order Management: Oversee the order-to-delivery process, ensuring that customer orders are fulfilled on time, with the correct product quantities and quality.
• Collaboration & Communication: Collaborate with internal teams (sales, demand, supply, logistics) and to improve supply chain efficiency and address issues.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) related to supply chain activities (e.g., DIFOT, MLOR Stock) and recommend improvements.
• Cost Optimization: Identify cost-saving opportunities within the supply chain process, including minimum order size, transportation, warehousing, and inventory management.
• System Management: Utilize supply chain management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) to track inventory, orders, and forecasts, ensuring data accuracy and timely updates.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks within the supply chain, such as disruptions, delays, or shortages, and implement contingency plans.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in supply chain planning, logistics or a similar role within the food industry managing large-scale supply chains.
• Experience working with Coles or similar retail groups is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage large and complex portfolios with short shelf life would be advantageous.
• Strong proficiency in supply chain management software (Infor M3/Blue Yonder preferred), intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a cross-functional team and build strong relationships with key stakeholders.

If you have the experience required for the role, we want you on our team.

Applicants must have current and unlimited working rights within Australia to be considered for this role.