Planning Manager: Forecast, S&OP & Supply Chain

Pact Packaging; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pact Packaging is seeking a Planning Manager in Melbourne to oversee forecast, demand and supply planning and the S&OP process. You will act as the conduit between supply planning and manufacturing scheduling, using strong forecasting skills to improve stock availability and ensure timely delivery of products to customers.

In this role you will manage weekly and multi-month forecasts, oversee supplier lead times, and drive supply chain improvements across the plant.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in a Supply Chain or Manufacturing related discipline.
• Production Planning background, ideally FMCG or Pharmaceuticals.
• Strong interpersonal, communication & presentation skills.
• Advanced SAP and Excel skills.
• Ability to analyse data to identify trends and direct the business.

Responsibilities

• Manage forecast compilation process, owning the short-term weekly plan and the long-term forecast (three or more months).
• Manage a large number of suppliers with long lead times.
• Implement supply chain improvement initiatives to improve forecast accuracy and inventory levels.
• Perform root-cause analysis for continuous plan improvement of service issues, forecast error and bias.
• Collaborate with production and suppliers to maximise production planning and capacity, especially during peaks.

Skills

Forecasting

Demand planning

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Data analysis

Education

Supply Chain or Manufacturing qualification

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Pact Packaging is seeking a Planning Manager in Melbourne to oversee forecast, demand and supply planning and the S&OP process. You will act as the conduit between supply planning and manufacturing scheduling, using strong forecasting skills to improve stock availability and ensure timely delivery of products to customers.

In this role you will manage weekly and multi-month forecasts, oversee supplier lead times, and drive supply chain improvements across the plant.