Materials Planner

Bega Dairy and Drinks Services Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Docklands-based Materials Planner at Bega Group will ensure materials for our manufacturing sites are available when needed, coordinating with sites, suppliers and internal stakeholders. You will manage inventory, replenish ingredients and packaging materials, and support production plans to meet customer service commitments.

You will use ERP/SAP-based systems, balance multiple priorities, and contribute to IBP processes while building strong supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in materials, supply or inventory planning, ideally FMCG or manufacturing.
• Strong planning and time management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Experience using ERP, planning and replenishment systems with SAP experience highly regarded.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven stakeholder management skills with the ability to build strong internal and external partnerships.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Execute the materials planning strategy and ensure consistency in planning processes and approaches
• Manage inventory levels based on production requirements, contractual obligations and warehouse capacity
• Proactively manage materials related to product changes or deletions in order to minimise write off
• Ensure timely replenishment of ingredients and packaging materials to support manufacturing schedules
• Build and maintain effective relationships with manufacturing sites and suppliers as the key contact for material-related issues
• Identify value creation opportunities and contribute to IBP processes, supplier collaboration and new product launches

Skills

Materials planning

Inventory management

ERP/SAP

Stakeholder management

Time management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us!

The Role

As a Docklands-based Materials Planner, you will play a critical role in ensuring materials for our manufacturing sites are available in the right place at the right time. Working closely with manufacturing sites, suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will manage inventory, replenish ingredients and packaging materials, and support the successful delivery of production plans while helping deliver on customer service commitments.

Responsibilities

• Execute the materials planning strategy and ensure consistency in planning processes and approaches
• Manage inventory levels based on production requirements, contractual obligations and warehouse capacity
• Proactively manage materials related to product changes or deletions in order to minimise write off
• Ensure timely replenishment of ingredients and packaging materials to support manufacturing schedules
• Build and maintain effective relationships with manufacturing sites and suppliers as the key contact for material-related issues
• Identify value creation opportunities and contribute to IBP processes, supplier collaboration and new product launches

About You

• Materials, supply or inventory planning experience, ideally within FMCG or manufacturing
• Strong planning and time management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities
• Experience using ERP, planning and replenishment systems with SAP experience highly regarded
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Proven stakeholder management skills with the ability to build strong internal and external partnerships
• Relevant tertiary qualifications are highly regarded

Bega Group Story

Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it’s VEGEMITE on toast, a Dare on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day. Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and over 3000 team members, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future!

Life at Bega Group

Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch-ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.

Career Development

Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture. Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression. Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with.

Wellbeing and Benefits

• Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs
• Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance

Diversity and Inclusion

At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.