Hybrid Supply Planning Analyst – Inventory & Data Insights

Simplot Australia Pty Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Simplot Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Supply Planning Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Mentone, VIC with hybrid working. You will manage and optimise supply planning systems, data and processes to support reliable supply execution across our network and liaise with Senior Manager, Supply Planning - APAC.

The role focuses on planning system linkages, master data, troubleshooting and developing SQL queries to improve planning performance and inventory health across the APAC region.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply planning, inventory planning, materials planning or a related supply chain role.
• Strong understanding of supply chain planning processes, particularly MRP, inventory management and planning parameters.
• Demonstrated experience supporting and administering ERP and supply planning systems.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle DB administration.
• Experience supporting the SCP application.
• Strong SQL knowledge, including querying, scripting and working with Oracle database tables, packages and procedures.
• Advanced Excel skills, with strong analytical capability and confidence working with planning data.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify exceptions and resolve issues.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.
• A curious, proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimise supply planning parameters within ERP and planning systems to support inventory, service and operational objectives
• Partner with Supply, Demand and Commercial teams to manage inventory health, shelf-life rotation and inventory resolution activities
• Generate, review and manage supply plans to ensure alignment with demand forecasts and network constraints
• Monitor planning system outputs, identify exceptions and coordinate the resolution of supply, inventory and data issues
• Manage planning master data, including lead times, sourcing rules, safety stock settings, planning calendars and reorder parameters
• Analyse supply chain performance data and provide insights to improve inventory health, service levels and planning accuracy
• Support planning effectiveness through reporting, KPI tracking, S&OP/IBP activities, continuous improvement initiatives and system enhancement opportunities
• Provide support for SCP applications and Oracle database environments, including troubleshooting, system monitoring and data validation activities
• Develop and maintain SQL queries and scripts to support reporting, data integrity and planning system performance

Skills

Supply planning experience

MRP understanding

ERP systems

SQL

Excel

Communication

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Tools

Oracle DB

PRMS

JDE

Job description

Simplot Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Supply Planning Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Mentone, VIC with hybrid working. You will manage and optimise supply planning systems, data and processes to support reliable supply execution across our network and liaise with Senior Manager, Supply Planning - APAC.

The role focuses on planning system linkages, master data, troubleshooting and developing SQL queries to improve planning performance and inventory health across the APAC region.