Supply and Demand Planner

Sharp and Carter; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp and Carter has a client in Melbourne seeking an experienced S&OP Planner to connect supply, operations and commercial teams on a monthly cycle. You will develop rolling plans, run the S&OP process, and present insights to senior stakeholders.

The role requires strong Excel and ERP experience, plus the ability to influence others and manage change in a dynamic FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in demand, supply or S&OP planning in FMCG/food or similar.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems.
• Confident communication with stakeholders and ability to influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop a rolling supply plan and demand forecast.
• Run and improve the monthly S&OP cycle.
• Balance supply against customer demand for a focused product range.

Skills

Demand planning

Excel

ERP experience

Stakeholder influence

Analytical mindset

Fresh/variable supply knowledge

Willingness to learn

Tools

Excel

ERP system

Job description

The Opportunity

Our client is a growing Australian food manufacturer based in Melbourne’s South Eastern Suburbs. With volumes increasing, they want to move their planning from a short term view to a structured, forward looking process. This newly created role will connect supply, operations and commercial teams through a monthly S&OP cycle, with full support from leadership.

What you will be doing

• Develop a rolling supply plan and demand forecast
• Run and continuously improve the monthly S&OP cycle
• Balance supply against customer demand across a focused product range
• Build dashboard reporting on stock position, risks and opportunities
• Present insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Partner with the existing planning team to extend the planning horizon
• Use ERP and Excel to analyse and report planning data

What you will bring

• Demand, supply or S&OP planning experience in food, FMCG or a similar environment
• Strong Excel skills and ERP experience
• Confidence presenting to and influencing stakeholders
• The ability to bring people along with change
• An analytical mindset and strong attention to detail
• Experience with fresh or variable supply highly regarded
• A genuine keenness to learn and grow

Why this role

• Put your stamp on a key process in a growing business
• Leadership backing to make change happen
• A friendly, collaborative team that values its people
• Plenty of variety, with no two days the same