Senior Supply Plannerhybrid

Workwear Group; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work from home days

Brand discounts on WWG brands

5% Wesfarmers discount (broader group)

Career development plan

Wellbeing program Thrive

Learning hub We Learn

Job summary

Workwear Group is seeking a proactive Supply Planner to ensure timely and cost-efficient delivery of products across the品牌 portfolio. You will develop robust supply plans aligned to demand forecasts, balancing availability, cost and speed while driving S&OP improvements.

You will partner with Sourcing and suppliers to optimize inventory and ensure smooth product flows through the WWG network, supporting stock availability KPIs and customer satisfaction across Australia.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in supply planning or related planning roles within a national retail/consumer goods environment.
• Experience partnering with overseas vendors with understanding of capacity, MOQ and production cycles.
• Experience in an S&OP/IBP environment is highly regarded.
• Solid understanding of international freight, global lead times and end‑to‑end supply chain flows.
• Strong analytical capability with attention to detail and inventory planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate supply forecasts across the assigned product portfolio, identifying gaps between demand, supplier capacity and lead times.
• Monitor critical path milestones and manage supply risks in collaboration with Sourcing.
• Create, validate, and manage all Purchase Orders ensuring capacity, lead times, pricing and MOQ accuracy.
• Ensure Purchase Orders meet DC intake timelines and manage changes to resolution.
• Champion inventory health by reviewing stock positions and availability risks, providing insights to uplift performance.
• Build strong partnerships with Sourcing and suppliers to drive performance and alignment to planning windows.
• Provide suppliers with timely forecasts aligned with WWG production cycles.
• Maintain high‑quality master data and support continuous improvement of planning processes and systems.
• Contribute to ongoing optimisation of supply planning ways of working to uplift efficiency.

Skills

Supply planning

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Vendor negotiation

S&OP/IBP exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / Logistics / Business

Tools

SAP

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

About Us

Workwear Group (WWG) is part of Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety a division of Wesfarmers, a top 20 ASX listed company with over 100,000 employees. Housed under the banner of Workwear Group, our three iconic brands - KingGee, Hard Yakka and NNT - have been in the business of delivering workwear since the late 1920's.

We are the trusted partner in workwear solutions, manufacturing over seven million units each year. What sets us apart is our continuous investment in innovation, market knowledge, pioneering ideas and sustainability practices.

We work as one team. We put our customers first and are passionate about what we do. Joining WWG is an opportunity to thrive in an inspiring, safe, and inclusive community.

About the Role

The Supply Planner plays a pivotal role in ensuring our brands deliver the right product, at the right time, and at the right cost. You’ll review and execute robust supply plans aligned to demand forecasts and WWG’s inventory strategy, balancing availability, cost, and speed.

As a key member of the Planning team, you will contribute to an integrated, future‑fit planning function, strengthening WWG’s S&OP processes and uplifting planning capability across the network. This role is ideal for a high‑performing planner who thrives in complexity, embraces change, and is motivated by continuous improvement. You will play a key part in shaping planning excellence at WWG.

This role drives optimal inventory levels to meet sales demand and customer expectations, reduces back orders, and consistently delivers against Stock Availability KPIs. Working closely with Sourcing, suppliers, and the Supply Planning Lead, you’ll ensure product flows smoothly through the WWG network so our brands can show up for customers every time.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop accurate supply forecasts across the assigned product portfolio, identifying and resolving gaps between demand, supplier capacity, and lead times.
• Monitor critical path milestones and proactively manage supply risks in collaboration with the Sourcing team.
• Create, validate, and manage all Purchase Orders, ensuring accuracy of capacity, lead times, pricing, and MOQ requirements.
• Ensure Purchase Orders meet all DC intake timelines and manage changes or issues through to resolution.
• Champion inventory health by reviewing stock positions, inbound flow, and availability risks, providing insights and recommendations to uplift performance, and optimize inventory health and availability.
• Build strong partnerships with Sourcing and suppliers, strong contribution on driving improved performance, capacity transparency, and alignment to WWG planning windows.
• Provide suppliers with timely and accurate forecasts, ensuring alignment with WWG production cycles.
• Maintain high‑quality master data and support continuous improvement of planning processes and systems.
• Contribute to ongoing optimisation of supply planning ways of working to uplift efficiency and reliability across the WWG portfolio.

Who we’re looking for

At our company, we value not only our great brands but also the people and teams that drive our success. In addition to technical skills, we seek team members who possess the following personable qualities:

• A self‑driven, motivated problem‑solver who takes initiative and thrives in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong work ethic and are committed to showing up for a team
• Openness to receive coaching and embrace self reflection and self growth
• Accountability for your actions, and emotions, and actively venture beyond your comfort zone
• Embrace innovation, take calculated risks, and inspire others to think outside the box
• Ability to build meaningful relationships, we prioritise our customers. Balancing commercial goals with customer satisfaction is key
• Ethical standards and demonstrating honesty and integrity in all interactions is fundamental to our team culture.

What we’re looking for

• 4+ years’ experience in supply planning or related planning roles within a national support office environment, ideally retail or consumer goods.
• Experience partnering with and negotiating with overseas vendors, with strong understanding of supplier capacity, MOQ and production cycles.
• Experience working within an S&OP or IBP environment is highly regarded.
• Solid understanding of international freight, global lead times and end‑to‑end supply chain flows.
• Strong analytical capability with high attention to detail, experienced in inventory planning and PO management.
• Highly organised team player with strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of influencing internal and external stakeholders.
• Commercially minded with strong decision‑making capability, problem‑solver who shows initiative, balances cost and availability, and drives positive operational outcomes.

What we offer

• The chance to join a great team of like-minded, hard-working people who are passionate about achieving our vision and the growth objectives of the company.
• Flexible working environment, allowing for work from home day/s each week.
• A competitive salary package and suite of benefits and perks, including a 50% discount on our brands Hard Yakka, KingGee and NNT and 5% Wesfarmers discount for Kmart, Bunnings, Officeworks and more.
• A tailored career and development plan, plus reward and recognition programs. Whatever your goals we’re here to support you on that journey.
• Our Wellbeing program, Thrive, with activities designed to support the Financial Wellness of our team, Celebrate Diversity, ensure we Get Physical and maintain Healthy Minds, including challenges, yoga, meditation and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• We Learn, a dedicated hub for all things learning and development.

We actively work on creating a safe and inclusive environment free of discrimination. At Workwear Group we aspire to build a culture where diversity is celebrated, where Team Members feel a sense of “I Belong” and are empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

You can follow us on LinkedIn or see our company careers page for more opportunities ******************************************************* Group is a recognised Veteran Employment Supporter we encourage you to advise us of any prior service through the recruitment process. We value the unique capabilities, leadership and lived experience veterans bring to our workforce, and we are committed to creating an environment where their skills can thrive.

Thank you for your interest in Workwear Group. Due to anticipated high volumes of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We are not seeking support for this recruitment, our inhouse recruitment have got it! Thanks