Supply and Demand Planning Manager

Blackbook Executive; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackbook Executive is seeking a hands-on Supply & Demand Planning Manager for a Sydney-based FMCG operation to drive the local S&OP process and align demand with supply.

You will lead end-to-end planning across production and materials, monitor KPIs, collaborate with suppliers and warehouse teams, and leverage Excel, Power BI and ERP to turn data into actionable insights. This role requires on-site work in Sydney.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing FMCG experience with planning functions.
• Led Supply/Production/Demand Planning or S&OP.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and work at pace.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Supply and Demand Planning process and local S&OP cycle.
• Develop the site production plan and manage capacity planning for Sydney.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and planning KPIs with cross‑functional teams.
• Coordinate supply planning with suppliers and material availability.
• Plan and replenish raw materials; raise POs and track inventory.
• Collaborate with warehouse to manage finished goods and cycle counts.
• Utilize Excel, Power BI and ERP to turn data into actionable objectives.

Skills

Supply planning

Production planning

Demand planning

S&OP

Excel

Power BI

Tools

ERP system

Job description

The Company

Our client is an FMCG business with a strong presence in the industry operating globally. They are seeking a Supply & Demand Planning Manager with exposure to the manufacturing sector, to drive the local S&OP process for the business.

The Role

Reporting to the Senior leadership team, the Demand & Supply Planning Manager is responsible for coordinating the end-to-end planning process across the business, ensuring customer demand is translated into achievable production and supply plans. They are seeking a hands on leader.

• Lead the Supply and Demand Planning process, taking accountability for the local S&OP cycle and running the monthly meetings.
• Lead the production planning process for the site in Sydney, developing the production plan and managing the capacity planning across the site. Use the Demand forecast to translate this into an actionable production plan.
• Work with the wider business to monitor forecast accuracy and planning KPIs, ensuring that expectations are achieved.
• Manage all Supply Planning activities, working with suppliers to manage material availability and coordinating material requirements based on production plans.
• Responsible for planning and replenishment of critical raw materials, managing lead times and ensuring raw materials are received on time. You will raise PO's with suppliers, and monitor inventory levels on site.
• Work with the warehouse team to manage both raw material and finished good inventory on site, assisting with cycle counts and overseeing inventory levels.
• Leverage Excel, Power BI and internal ERP systems to work with data to turn it into actionable objectives to help drive business performance across the planning team.

Your Background

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Solid experience within a manufacturing based environment across FMCG, Retail or similarly aligned industry. Must have managed Supply Planning, Production Planning, Demand Planning or S&OP.
• Proven ability of working at pace and taking autonomy for decisions, whilst having the skills to influence stakeholders.
• Experience of establishing an S&OP process across a business previously.
• Hands on leader, who is happy to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. Must have the curiosity to solve problems and lead on CI projects, whilst establishing process for the business.
• Analytical mindset, with the ability to articulate strategy based on the findings from the data.
• Strong user of Excel, Power BI and exposure to ERP.

What's on offer

In return you will be given the opportunity to work for an FMCG business, leading the local S&OP team. You will have great accessibility to the SLT, and given the growth plans for the company will gain exposure to exciting projects and will be given the autonomy to drive real change. This role is located in Sydney, and is based on site. The business is looking to pay $140k - $150k + Super + Bonus.

You must have full Australian working rights to be considered for this role.