Planning Lead

Patties Foods Ltd.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employee benefits including取

EAP services

Social and engagement activities

Cross functional exposure

Competitive salary

Job summary

Patties Foods Ltd. in Mentone (Melbourne) is seeking a supply chain professional for a 10-month max term contract to lead demand and supply planning during SKU transitions.

You will connect customer cutover dates, forecasts, inventory run-out and production plans, coordinating with Commercial, Operations and site planning teams to keep service levels high while minimising waste. The role requires knowledge of Integrated Business Planning, strong Excel skills and data-driven problem solving

Qualifications

• Proven experience in demand planning, inventory control and supply chain planning within FMCG.
• Qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Integrated Tactical Planning.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate demand, supply and inventory plans for SKUs and transitions.
• Align customer transition dates with demand assumptions.
• Monitor run-out and ramp-up/down for production.
• Identify planning exceptions and escalate risks.
• Collaborate with Sales, Manufacturing, IT and Planning teams.
• Use data and planning tools to monitor progress and improve processes.

Skills

Demand planning

Inventory control

Supply chain planning

Continuous improvement

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Stakeholder influence

Decision making

Education

Supply Chain / Logistics degree

Related discipline

Tools

Excel

BI / data tools

AI tools

Job description

The Business

Patties Food Group is a values-led organisation with a rich Australian history, home to much-loved brands including Four’N Twenty, Patties, Herbert Adams, Nanna’s and Lean Cuisine.

Our values of Trust, Ownership, Courage and Integrity guide how we work, make decisions and support each other.

The Role

Commencing in January, this 10-month max term contract will be based in Mentone and will report to the Head of IBP. The role will coordinate demand and supply planning for the transition for SKUs and customer combinations across sites.

You’ll connect customer cutover dates, demand forecasts, inventory run-out and production plans to maintain service levels while minimising waste and write-offs. Working closely with Commercial, Operations and site planning teams, you’ll turn complex requirements into clear plans and keep delivery moving.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating product phase-in and phase-out activities, aligning demand, supply and inventory plans.
• Working with Commercial teams to confirm customer transition dates and validate demand assumptions.
• Aligning inventory run-out with production ramp-down and ramp-up requirements.
• Identifying planning exceptions, resolving issues and escalating risks and decisions through project governance.
• Bringing stakeholders together to agree priorities, responsibilities and actions.
• Using data and planning tools to monitor progress, inform decisions and improve processes.

The Person

You’re an experienced supply chain professional who enjoys solving complex problems and bringing people together to deliver results. You can balance competing priorities, make sound decisions with the information available and remain focused when plans change. You’ll bring:

• Proven experience in demand planning, inventory control, supply chain planning and/or continuous improvement, ideally within FMCG.
• Relevant qualifications in Supply Chain, Logistics or a related discipline.
• A strong understanding of Integrated Business Planning and Integrated Tactical Planning processes.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with business systems, data and emerging AI tools.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to assess service, inventory and cost implications.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders across Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, IT and Planning.
• A proactive approach, strong attention to detail and ownership of outcomes.

What We Offer You

At Patties Food Group, we are passionate about our people, brands and culture. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive environment where all employees are treated fairly and with respect.

As a member of the Patties team, you will have access to:

• Generous employee benefits including take-home product for you and your family to enjoy.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• Multiple social and engagement activities.
• Excellent exposure to cross functional working and projects.
• Competitive salary and supportive culture.

Patties Food Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.