Materials Planner

Bega-Cheese; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Bega Group in Docklands, VIC is seeking a Materials Planner to ensure ingredients and packaging arrive on time, supporting production plans across our spreads and cheese network. You will closely collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to balance inventory, manage risks and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

This role offers a meaningful impact on product availability and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in materials, demand or supply planning in a complex supply environment.
• Solid ERP knowledge, ideally M3.
• Excellent planning, time-management and decision-making in fast-paced FMCG.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ingredient and packaging replenishment to support production plans.
• Manage inventory holdings balancing production, contracts, supplier constraints and warehouse capacity.
• Minimise obsolete inventory, waste and write-offs.
• Build relationships with manufacturing sites and suppliers; first point of contact for material issues.
• Identify supply risks and contribute to cost avoidance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Materials planning

Supply planning

Inventory management

ERP systems (M3)

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Tools

ERP (M3)

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!Materials Planner | Docklands, VIC basedThe RoleJoin the team behind some of Australia's most loved food brands and play a critical role in keeping our manufacturing operations moving. As a Materials Planner, you'll ensure ingredients and packaging arrive where and when they're needed across our Spreads and Cheese network, helping to deliver products to customers on time, every time.Working closely with suppliers, manufacturing teams and key stakeholders, you'll balance supply, inventory and production requirements, proactively manage risks, and identify opportunities to improve performance. If you enjoy solving complex problems, building strong relationships and making an impact in a fast-paced FMCG environment, this is a role where you'll see the results of your work every day.ResponsibilitiesCoordinate ingredient and packaging replenishment to support successful execution of production plansManage inventory holdings by balancing production requirements, contractual commitments, supplier constraints and available warehouse capacityProactively manage materials throughout their lifecycle to minimise obsolete inventory, waste and write-offsBuild effective relationships with manufacturing sites and suppliers, acting as the first point of contact for material-related issuesIdentify and communicate supply risks while contributing to integrated business planning, cost avoidance and continuous improvement initiativesAbout YouExperience in materials, demand or supply planning, inventory management, or a comparable role within a complex supply environmentStrong technical and practical understanding of ERP, ideally M3, though not essential, including effective master data managementExcellent planning and time-management skills, with the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environmentA strong and collaborative communicator who can build productive relationships internally and externallyStrong problem-solving capability, customer focus and passion for continuous improvementBega Group StoryBega 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 GroupCompany 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.Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative cultureGrow with us, through opportunities for career development and progressionContribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner withAccess to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programsEnjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insuranceApplicationsAt 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.