Strategic Production Planner - Demand & Inventory

DuluxGroup Ltd.; Queensland; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $1,000 net annually to cover 
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Exclusive discounts on DuluxGroup and

Fitness Passport partnership

20 weeks paid parental leave (primary)

2 weeks partner leave from day one

Learning and career development

Wellbeing Hub and EAP support

Job summary

DuluxGroup Ltd. is a leading marketer and manufacturer of premium brands, with a heritage dating back over 100 years. The role focuses on production planning, purchasing, and supply chain operations across our portfolio of Dulux, Selleys, Yates, Cabot’s, and B&D products.

You will create production schedules, manage materials, and partner with cross-functional teams to optimise stock and processes while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within our manufacturing network.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a technical field (ideally supply chain related) and 2+ years’ experience in manufacturing supply chain, planning, or purchasing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working with data and Excel; ERP/SAP exposure is a bonus.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proactive mindset with a drive to improve processes.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules aligned to plant capabilities and demand.
• Manage raw materials and packaging purchasing to support production.
• Maintain product master data to ensure accurate planning and scheduling.
• Monitor inventory levels, helping optimise stock and reduce excess.
• Work closely with operations, procurement, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Identify and resolve supply or production issues to keep operations on track.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across planning systems and processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

ERP/SAP

Job description

DuluxGroup Ltd. is a leading marketer and manufacturer of premium brands, with a heritage dating back over 100 years. The role focuses on production planning, purchasing, and supply chain operations across our portfolio of Dulux, Selleys, Yates, Cabot’s, and B&D products.

You will create production schedules, manage materials, and partner with cross-functional teams to optimise stock and processes while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within our manufacturing network.