Planner, ANZ

Tate & Lyle; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Superannuation

Flexible Working

Employee Resource Groups

Mental health support

Job summary

Tate & Lyle in Brisbane invites applications for a Planner to organise production schedules ensuring material availability and on-time customer delivery. Based in Wacol, this on-site role collaborates with Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality and Customer Service to balance supply and demand and reduce inventory costs.

Reporting to the Planning & Procurement Supervisor, you will manage contractor documents, maintain production boards, and drive continuous improvement while adhering to safety and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Certificate IV in Food Processing or Warehousing is preferred but not essential.
• Strong SAP/MRP/Power BI and Microsoft programs competencies.
• High-level planning, administration, critical thinking skills are essential.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with cross-functional teams.
• Able to commence work on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Organize production schedules meeting material availability and customer lead times
• Organise & schedule production maintenance with contractors
• Maintain SAP to schedule production, confirmations, dispatch goods, monitor stock levels
• Create Production Schedule to meet customer DIFOT in spec requirements
• Ensure safety, food safety and quality procedures are followed by all staff and contractors
• Archive goods in notes and stock adjustment forms timely

Skills

SAP proficiency

MRP proficiency

Power BI

MS Office

Education

Certificate IV in Food Processing or Warehousing

Tools

SAP

MRP

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is an exceptional opportunity to join our Global Operations team as a Planner based in Wacol, Brisbane (Immediate Hire).

The Planner reports to the Planning & Procurement Supervisor and is responsible to organise production according to demand, customer requirements, quality standards and scheduling requirements.

This role involves close collaboration with Procurement, Manufacturing & Production, Quality and Customer Service teams to maintain balance between supply and demand, minimize inventory costs and react to supply chain changes.

Key Responsibilities

This role will have the following accountabilities:

Organize optimal workflow by preparing manufacturing schedules that meet material availability and customer order lead time requirements

Organise & schedule production maintenance with contractors taking into consideration production scheduling

Manage contractor documents including preparing paperwork prior to work being carried out and filing of paperwork once work is completed.

Ensure all contractor supplied documents are up to date prior to works being started

Maintain SAP to schedule production, confirmations, dispatch goods, monitor stock levels,

maintain customer/blend requirements and produce reports as required.

Maintain & update production board as required in a timely manner

Maintain & update required spreadsheets in a timely manner

Identify issues in efficiency and suggest improvements

Complete production plan by scheduling efficiently; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems

Communicated with Warehouse if inwards goods have not been received according to the weekly incoming goods report

Receipt of inward goods in a timely manner

Communication of any issues with inward goods to procurement ASAP

Creation of Purchase Requests where required

To have an active role in the Company continuous improvement plan to achieve plans for future growth within the company

Resolve problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action

Create Production Schedule to meet customer DIFOT in spec requirements

Use knowledge and experience to avoid/anticipate and deal with problems

Ensure safety, food safety and quality procedures are always followed by all staff and contractors

Demonstrate initiative to continuously improve performance

Work Independently with great time management

Archive Goods in notes, stock adjustment forms in timely manner •

Maintain housekeeping standards to ensure a clean and safe workplace

Assist in coverage during absence in both the customer service and procurement roles

Complete reports and business requirement as requested by Supervisor/Manager in a timely manner

May assist in other areas or perform duties as required by Supervisor/Manager

EHSQS

Perform, Maintain and improve the EHSQS standard and requirements as set by the Company. Participate in the company’s EHSQS program including training, audit etc

Assuming a role of Element owner/ Support/ EHS Committee/ Emergency Response team in J2E where applicable.

Complete safety training and audits as required

Align personal goals and objectives with the site Strategic Plan.

Knowledge of Life Savings Principles (LSP), Stop Work Authority and Product Protection Principles (PPP).

Participating in Site Safety Observations

Report near miss or unsafe act

Improve overall J2E element scores in each role

About You

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following competencies:

3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred but not essential

Certificate IV in Food Processing or Warehousing is preferred but not essential.

Strong SAP/MRP/Resource Planning /Power BI and Microsoft programs competencies.

High-level planning, administration, critical thinking skills are essential

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Strong in organising, prioritising, problem-solving and decision-making.

Being able to commence work on short notice is ideal.

This is a fully on-site role

Key Personal attributes

Strong personality – able to build rapport with internal & external stakeholders

Resilience and ability to work under tight pressure

About Us

Tate & Lyle's purpose, Transforming Lives Through the Science of Food, inspires everything we do. Whether it’s by making food and drink healthier and tastier; continuously improving how we work; promoting a safe working environment; or making a difference to our local communities, we believe we can successfully grow our business and have a positive impact on society. What is it we do? Simply put, we make healthy food tastier and tasty food healthier. Our work is driven by consumer health needs and trends, governments desire to build and support healthy communities, and the need for affordable food and nutrition in many parts of the world. We deliver ingredients and solutions to meet all these needs. Our speciality sweeteners and fibres help reduce sugar and calories. Our fibres fortify food and improve digestive health. Our mouthfeel solutions provide texture and shelf life and make food creamy, crispy and stable without all the sugar and fat. Across the globe, we are transforming lives through the science of food. And we need talented and skilled people to help us on this journey.

Our Brisbane facility is located at Boundary Road, Wacol, QLD 4076

What we can offer

In addition to standard health and wellness offerings, you will also enjoy:

22 days of annual leave

Superannuation

Flexible Working (when/where applicable)

Membership in Employee Resource Groups

Mental health & well-being support via Mental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Program

Local volunteering opportunities (where applicable)

At Tate & Lyle, we are committed to all our employees being seen, heard, and valued, and thus, we value the contributions of people with unique backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

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Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.