Production Planner

Jack Link'S Protein Snacks; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Link Snack's is seeking a proactive Production Planner to join our Supply Chain team in Casino, New South Wales. You will develop, maintain, and optimise production plans that balance customer demand, capacity, inventory, service levels, and cost in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain APAC, you will lead planning activities, drive scheduling excellence, and collaborate across Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Logistics and Sales to ensure uninterrupted supply

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 2–5+ years’ experience in production planning and/or scheduling within manufacturing or FMCG
• Experience across spreadsheet-based planning and ERP-driven environments
• Practical experience using ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, Pronto, or similar)
• High proficiency in Excel and reporting tools

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage short- and medium-term production plans and daily/weekly schedules, optimiser sequencing to minimise downtime, changeovers, and waste while responding to real-time disruptions.
• Align production with demand forecasts, customer orders, and inventory targets by monitoring raw materials, WIP, and finished goods, while managing shelf-life and avoiding excess or obsolete stock.
• Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, Logistics, Sales, and Customer Service, contributing planning inputs to S&OP and providing clear production updates.
• Track schedule adherence and KPIs (DIFOT, production attainment, utilisation, inventory, waste), investigate variances, and drive improvements in planning accuracy and execution.
• Support the transition from Excel-based planning to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central by designing, testing, and embedding automated planning, MRP, and scheduling processes.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain/Operations/Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Dynamics 365

Pronto

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Company Description

Join Link Snack's and Feed Your Wild Side!

As the global leader in branded protein snacking, Link Snack's is passionate about creating great-tasting, high-quality products that consumers love. With a growing presence across Asia Pacific, we continue to expand our reach and bring our iconic brands to more consumers across the region.

We embrace the wild side of business - moving fast, thinking big, and challenging the status quo. If you are looking to make an impact in a collaborative, high-growth environment, Link Snack's offers the opportunity to build your career while helping shape the future of protein snacking across APAC.

Job Description

About the Role:

We are looking for a proactive and detail-driven Production Planner to join our Supply Chain team in Casino, New South Wales . In this role, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimising production plans that balance customer demand, capacity, inventory, service levels, and cost in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain APAC and leading one direct report, you will play a key role in driving planning excellence, ensuring effective execution of production schedules, and supporting the ongoing development of planning capability within the team.

Working cross-functionally across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Operations, this role plays a critical part in ensuring uninterrupted supply, efficient use of resources, and minimal waste. You will translate demand signals into executable production schedules, proactively manage risk, and support continuous improvement across planning and execution.

What You’ll Do:

1. Production Planning & Scheduling: Develop and manage short- and medium-term production plans and daily/weekly schedules, optimising sequencing to minimise downtime, changeovers, and waste while responding to real-time disruptions.

2. Demand, Supply & Inventory Coordination: Align production with demand forecasts, customer orders, and inventory targets by monitoring raw materials, WIP, and finished goods, while managing shelf-life and avoiding excess or obsolete stock.

3. Stakeholder Collaboration & S&OP: Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, Logistics, Sales, and Customer Service, contributing planning inputs to S&OP and providing clear production updates.

4. Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement: Track schedule adherence and key KPIs (DIFOT, production attainment, utilisation, inventory, waste), investigate variances, and drive improvements in planning accuracy and execution.

5. Systems & Planning Transformation: Support the transition from Excel-based planning to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central by designing, testing, and embedding automated planning, MRP, and scheduling processes.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related discipline (preferred)

• 2–5+ years’ experience in production planning and/or scheduling within manufacturing or FMCG

• Experience across both spreadsheet-based planning and ERP-driven environments

• Practical experience using ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, Pronto, or similar)

• High proficiency in Excel and reporting tools

• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic production environment

• Clear and confident communicator across shopfloor and office-based teams

• Organised, disciplined, and able to re-plan quickly under pressure

Who you Are:

• Detail-oriented with a disciplined and structured planning approach

• A strong collaborator who works effectively across supply chain and manufacturing teams

• Calm under pressure and adaptable to changing priorities

• Confident working autonomously while contributing to team outcomes

• Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence

Additional Information

Applications are open to candidates with eligibility to work in Australia

• Pre-employment checks will be required for successful candidates.

Additional Information:

• Applications are open to candidates with eligibility to work in Australia
• Pre-employment checks may be required for successful candidates.