Planning Manager (Parental Leave Cover)

Life-Space Group Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave program

Food trucks on site

Salary packaging & novated lease

Product allowance

Job summary

Life-Space Group Pty Ltd is seeking a Planning Manager to join our Supply Chain Team at our Clayton head office. The role focuses on demand planning, customer collaboration, and operational execution to deliver high DIFOT and customer satisfaction.

Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, you will optimise planning processes, balance MOQs and lead times, and drive improvements across SAP‑driven workflows. This is a 13‑month fixed‑term, on‑site position in Melbourne, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in a similar demand planning role within FMCG or consumer goods.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline highly regarded.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing demand, pricing, and operational decisions.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Experience with demand planning processes and ERP platforms, preferably SAP.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound demand and coordinate with customers and internal operations.
• Ensure that supply planning aligns with commercial and operational objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement of planning processes and LEAN initiatives.
• Collaborate with customers to set benchmarks for order receipt, processing, and fulfilment.
• Integrate and optimise systems into SAP and improve automation and efficiency.

Skills

Demand planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

At Life‑Space Group, it’s our mission to make the latest scientific advances in the microbiome available to all and lead the way in Paediatric supplementation. Our hero brand, Life‑Space, is a leader in the global probiotic industry. Launched in 2012, Life‑Space is passionate about unlocking the possibilities of the microbiome and empowering people of all ages to sustain and achieve long‑term health.

We are looking for a Planning Manager to join our Supply Chain Team. This role plays a critical part in driving excellence in customer satisfaction, demand planning, and operational execution across the business. You will ensure seamless management of customer orders, effective supply chain planning and continuous improvement of processes to deliver superior results.

Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, this role is responsible for managing inbound demand, coordinating with customers and internal operations, and ensuring that supply planning aligns with commercial and operational objectives. The role is a 13‑month fixed‑term, 5 day on‑site position based at our Head Office in Clayton.

Key outcomes of the role include:

Collaborate with customers to ensure benchmarks are set for customer satisfaction in order receipt, processing, planning and execution.

Review demand signals to ensure LEAN and effective operational planning, balancing commercial criteria such as MOQs, lead times, pricing, capacity and supply execution.

Drive communication and collaboration between customers, supply chain, and operations to maintain clear, concise communication and exceptional internal and external customer experiences.

Proactively manage demand with customers during supply constraints to ensure expectations are met, with appropriate escalation and solution‑oriented approaches.

Continuously review demand versus capacity and report gaps affecting lead times and fulfilment.

Integrate and optimise systems into SAP, driving automation and efficiency.

Maintain high performance standards including 99% DIFOT and 99% customer satisfaction.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational planning, efficiency and LEAN processes.

As the successful candidate, you will have;

2–3 years’ experience in a similar demand planning role within the FMCG or consumer goods industry.

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline highly regarded.

Strong commercial acumen with experience managing demand, pricing, and operational decisions to drive business performance.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with high attention to detail.

Experience with demand planning processes and ERP platforms, preferably SAP.

Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Presentation skills to support reporting and stakeholder engagement.

In return, you will receive:

The opportunity of working for a well‑established, energized, and rapidly growing organisation.

Range of competitive employee benefits including a paid parental leave program for Primary and Secondary caregivers.

Regular social events, team lunches and food trucks on site.

Access to flu vaccines, skin checks & healthy heart checks yearly.

Options to purchase additional leave.

Salary packaging & novated lease options.

Family and Friends quarterly product allowance across the Life‑Space product range- $1000 of free products each year.

The benefits and eligibility listed may vary depending on your position and location and may be subject to change.