Material Planner & Inventory Coordinator

Green's Biscuits Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Iconic products to work with

Retail discounts

LinkedIn Learning access

Additional annual leave after 2 years

You do You days

Parental leave

Job summary

Kinrise is seeking a Materials Planner & Inventory Coordinator to ensure materials availability for manufacturing, optimise stock levels and strengthen supplier performance across the ANZ network.

Based at Dandenong South, the role focuses on end-to-end planning, data-driven analysis and continuous improvement to support growth across Kinrise's iconic food brands.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in materials planning, inventory management and procurement coordination in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of SAP MRP processes and inventory governance.
• Experience in FMCG or consumer goods is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end materials planning and replenishment across ANZ network to support production and demand with optimal inventory.
• Execute SAP MRP planning: requisitions, purchase orders, stock transfers and master data governance.
• Monitor inventory across RMs, packaging, WIP and FG; drive accuracy, cycle counts and obsolescence reduction.
• Build strong supplier relationships; manage supply risks and improve DIFOT performance.
• Analyze key supply chain metrics to drive continuous improvement and informed decisions.
• Coordinate material requirements for new product launches, trials and promotions; ensure smooth run-in/run-out.
• Lead improvement initiatives for planning, governance and cost efficiency.

Skills

Materials Planning

Inventory Management

Procurement Coordination

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

FMCG Experience

Supplier Performance Mgmt

Education

APICS CPIM or equivalent

Tools

SAP MRP

Power BI

Job description

Kinrise is a growing, privately owned powerhouse in Australian food manufacturing with some of Australia's most loved and innovative brands. We describe ourselves as a 'start up with scale' and have a burning ambition to grow our business. Formed in 2018 the Kinrise portfolio covers Biscuits, Breakfast, Baking, Bakery, and Snackfood categories and has 40+ years making iconic Australian food, with a rich Australian heritage that's grounded in family origins.

Kinrise is a growing, privately owned powerhouse in Australian food manufacturing, home to some of Australia's most loved and innovative brands. At our Snackfoods business, we are home to iconic brands such as Cobs and Poppin popcorn brands . We describe ourselves as a 'start-up with scale' and have a burning ambition to grow our business.

About the role.

We're looking for a Materials Planner & Inventory Coordinator to play a critical role in ensuring the right materials are available at the right time, while optimising inventory, supplier performance and working capital outcomes.

You will ensure materials are available to support manufacturing operations and customer requirements while maintaining accurate inventory levels, managing supplier performance and driving continuous improvement across planning processes and systems.

This is a permanent full-time role based at our Dandenong South site.

Key Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

• Manage end-to-end materials planning and replenishment activities across the ANZ network, ensuring raw materials, packaging and traded goods are available to support production and customer demand while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• Execute SAP MRP planning processes, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, stock transfers, planning exceptions and master data governance to ensure planning accuracy and supply continuity.
• Monitor inventory performance across raw materials, packaging, WIP and finished goods, driving inventory accuracy, cycle counting, stocktake activities, inventory optimisation and the reduction of slow-moving, excess and obsolete stock.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to proactively manage supply risks, improve supplier DIFOT performance and resolve delivery, quality and continuity issues.
• Analyse and report on key supply chain metrics including inventory, working capital, stock cover, supplier performance and material availability, using insights to drive operational improvements and informed decision-making.
• Coordinate material requirements for new product launches, trials, promotions, product transitions and delistings, ensuring effective run-in/run-out planning and minimising waste and obsolescence.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning effectiveness, inventory governance, process standardisation, cost efficiency and supply chain performance across the ANZ network.

About You.

Skills & Competencies

• Proven experience in Materials Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Management or Procurement Coordination within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience using SAP MRP and inventory management processes.
• Sound knowledge of end-to-end supply chain, replenishment and inventory planning practices.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into action.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong process discipline.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic operational environment.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing or consumer goods industries.
• Exposure to supplier performance management and inventory optimisation initiatives.
• Power BI reporting experience.
• APICS, CPIM or equivalent supply chain qualifications highly regarded

Kinrise's Perks

• Work with iconic products that Aussie consumers love.
• Access to retail discounts through Reward Gateway.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning to support your continuous learning journey.
• Additional week of annual leave after 2 years of service.
• 2 'You do You' days per year.
• Company paid parental leave for Primary and Secondary caregivers.

We'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

• An opportunity to work with leading Australian-made brands and products
• An exciting role in a growing business with a great history and an ambitious growth agenda
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

Kinrise is committed to creating an environment that welcomes all, celebrates our diversity in all its forms and fosters an environment of inclusion.