Raw Materials Planner — Global Manufacturing Network

Vinidex Pty Ltd (Australia); Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Safe workplace

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Mentoring opportunities

DEI council

Job summary

Vinidex, part of Aliaxis APAC, seeks an experienced Supply Planner – Raw Materials to guarantee uninterrupted raw material supply across its national manufacturing network in Smithfield. You will partner with suppliers, manufacturing teams and stakeholders to optimise inventory, manage supply risk and drive performance.

Reporting to the Raw Materials Purchasing Manager, you will plan and replenish inventory to support multiple sites, balancing inventory levels with service and working capital

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Experience in supply planning, materials planning, purchasing or inventory management within manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and relationship-building capabilities.
• Autonomous, proactive with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute raw material supply plans to support manufacturing requirements.
• Manage purchasing activities and supplier commitments to ensure continuity of supply.
• Coordinate inbound logistics with suppliers, freight forwarders and 3PL providers.
• Monitor inventory performance and optimise replenishment strategies.
• Identify, escalate and mitigate supply risks before they impact operations.
• Analyse demand, inventory and supply trends to support decision-making.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters and master data.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning effectiveness and efficiency.
• Build strong relationships across Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics and Commercial teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Autonomy

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or related discipline

Tools

SAP

APICS CPIM

Job description

Vinidex, part of Aliaxis APAC, seeks an experienced Supply Planner – Raw Materials to guarantee uninterrupted raw material supply across its national manufacturing network in Smithfield. You will partner with suppliers, manufacturing teams and stakeholders to optimise inventory, manage supply risk and drive performance.

Reporting to the Raw Materials Purchasing Manager, you will plan and replenish inventory to support multiple sites, balancing inventory levels with service and working capital