Materials Planner

Planning & Logistics; Shepparton; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Noumi Limited in Victoria is seeking an experienced Materials Planning professional to guarantee timely availability of raw materials for finished goods, while optimising service and working capital. You will manage MRP, monitor supplier performance, mitigate risks, and partner with Procurement, Manufacturing and Quality to support launches and production schedules.

This role offers a clear impact path in a growing plant-based FMCG business, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Experience in Materials Planning, Supply Planning or Production Planning in FMCG/manufacturing.
• Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Manufacturing or Business.
• Experience using ERP systems such as QAD (MFG Pro) or Dynamics 365.
• Strong Excel skills and data analysis abilities.
• Experience with BI/reporting tools and analytics.
• Knowledge of MRP principles and inventory management.
• Understanding of HACCP, GMP and Food Safety requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely availability of raw materials for production.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels balancing service, cost and working capital.
• Manage MRP and monitor supplier performance.
• Identify supply risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality and Operations.
• Support new product launches and phase-outs by coordinating material availability.
• Analyse planning data to improve forecast accuracy and inventory performance.
• Maintain planning master data and ERP accuracy.

Skills

Material planning

Supply planning

Production planning

Excel

ERP systems

BI/reporting tools

MRP

Inventory management

HACCP/GMP knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain/Manufacturing/Business

Tools

QAD (MFG Pro)

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Join Noumi: Imagining a Healthier Tomorrow

At Noumi Limited (ASX: NOU), we’re blending the power of nature and science to create nourishing products that support healthier lives, communities, and the planet. With leading brands like MilkLab, Australia’s Own, Vital Strength, Crankt, and Uprotein, our products are enjoyed across 24 countries - and we’re just getting started.

With 500+ team members worldwide, two manufacturing sites in Australia, and offices in Australia, Singapore, and China, we’re proud to be a leader in plant-based and dairy beverages, sports nutrition, and lactoferrin both locally and globally.

Every day at Noumi brings new opportunities to grow, make an impact, and be part of something bigger. Our Healthier Tomorrow plan puts sustainability and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do, from the products we create to the way we support our people.

The Opportunity

Reporting into the Supply Chain team, you\'ll be responsible for ensuring the timely availability of raw materials required to manufacture finished goods, helping us deliver exceptional customer service while optimising inventory levels.

Working closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams, you\'ll manage material requirements planning (MRP), monitor supply performance, identify potential risks and drive continuous improvement initiatives that support business performance.

Develop and execute material supply plans to support production requirements.

Maintain optimal inventory levels while balancing service, cost and working capital.

Manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to ensure raw materials are available when needed.

Identify supply risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies.

Build strong relationships with suppliers to ensure service and delivery expectations are met.

Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality and Operations teams to support production and customer requirements.

Support new product launches and product phase-outs by coordinating material availability.

Analyse planning data and trends to improve forecast accuracy and inventory performance.

Maintain planning master data, policies and ERP system accuracy.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across planning and supply chain processes.

What you\’ll bring

Previous experience in a Materials Planning, Supply Planning or Production Planning role within FMCG or manufacturing.

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Business or a related discipline.

Experience using ERP systems such as QAD (MFG Pro), Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar.

Strong analytical skills with advanced Microsoft Excel capability.

Experience using business intelligence and reporting tools.

Knowledge of MRP principles and inventory management.

Understanding of HACCP, GMP and Food Safety requirements.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Why Noumi?

This year, we achieved 90% participation in our Gallup Employee Engagement Survey – a world-class result - and recorded year-on-year improvement in overall engagement scores. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where every team member can thrive. Here’s a taste of what you can expect when you join our team:

Paid Parental Leave – supporting you through life’s big moments.

Quarterly Product Allowance – enjoy our leading brands like MilkLab, Uprotein, and Vital Strength.

Wellbeing Support – access to Sonder, our EAP, and other wellbeing programs.

Salary Packaging Options – including novated leases through SG Fleet.

Curious to learn more about what we do? Explore our range of products at noumi.com.au.

Ready to be part of a company that’s imagining a healthier tomorrow? Apply now and grow your career with Noumi.

Join Noumi: Imagining a Healthier Tomorrow

At Noumi Limited (ASX: NOU), we’re blending the power of nature and science to create nourishing products that support healthier lives, communities, and the planet. With leading brands like MilkLab, Australia’s Own, Vital Strength, Crankt, and Uprotein, our products are enjoyed across 24 countries - and we’re just getting started.

With 500+ team members worldwide, two manufacturing sites in Australia, and offices in Australia, Singapore, and China, we’re proud to be a leader in plant-based and dairy beverages, sports nutrition, and lactoferrin both locally and globally.

Can’t find your perfect role right now? No problem – connect with us to stay in touch for future vacancies. We’d love to hear from you.

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