Supply Planner

Visy; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted health insurance

Additional annual leave

Paid parental leave

Health and wellbeing discounts

Novated leasing

Salary sacrifice

Job summary

Visy Glass is seeking an experienced Planner to join the planning team in Melbourne, reporting to the ANZ Head of Planning. You will develop and manage material and recycled glass supply plans across five sites, balancing inventory and costs while collaborating with Manufacturing, Procurement and Logistics.

Based in Melbourne (preferred) with flexibility for other AU cities, the role focuses on IBP/S&OP support, OMP implementation and continuous improvement to strengthen Visy’s glass

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-year’s experience in material or supply planning, import/export or logistics an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain planning, inventory management and IBP/S&OP.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with planning systems and data management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and commercial skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across teams.
• A proactive mindset, strong ownership and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage material & recycled glass supply plans across 5 manufacturing sites, management requirements from immediate demand through to 3-year forecasts
• Ensure supply plans are executed and risks are proactively managed.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Recycled Glass teams and suppliers to maintain reliable, cost-effective supply.
• Resolve supply issues and drive inventory optimisation.
• Lead materials planning activities for key projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support IBP/S&OP processes, identifying risks and recommending solutions.
• Monitor inventory, supplier performance and key KPIs, driving corrective actions.
• Maintain planning data integrity and support the implementation of OMP.

Skills

Material planning

Supply planning

IBP/S&OP

OMP deployment

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder mgmt

Cost optimisation

Analytical thinking

Tools

Planning systems

Job description

• Develop and maintain 36‑month material and recycled glass supply plans across
  five manufacturing plants.
• Optimise inventory, working capital and costs across a complex ANZ network,
  partnering with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support the development of Visy Glass planning capability through IBP
  improvements and OMP implementation.

Shape the future of glass manufacturing by securing the materials that keep our plants running.

The Opportunity

Visy is a global leader in packaging and resource recovery, with significant investment in its glass manufacturing footprint across Australia and New Zealand.

We are seeking an experienced Planner to join our experienced and friendly Visy Glass Planning team, reporting to the ANZ Head of Planning. Based in Melbourne (preferred) or Brisbane, Sydney or Adelaide, you will be responsible for developing and managing the material and recycled glass (cullet) supply plans across five manufacturing plants.

You will play a critical role in ensuring all manufacturing material and recycled glass requirements are met, balancing inventory and supply chain costs. Working closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Recycling and external suppliers, you will identify supply risks, optimise planning outcomes and support continuous improvement across the supply chain.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a complex supply planning portfolio and contribute to the ongoing development of Visy's planning capability, including the implementation of an advanced planning systems (OMP).

What You’ll Do

• Develop and manage material & recycled glass supply plans across 5 manufacturing sites, management requirements from immediate demand through to 3-year forecasts
• Ensure supply plans are executed and risks are proactively managed.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Recycled Glass teams and suppliers to maintain reliable, cost-effective supply.
• Resolve supply issues and drive inventory optimisation.
• Lead materials planning activities for key projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support IBP/S&OP processes, identifying risks and recommending solutions.
• Monitor inventory, supplier performance and key KPIs, driving corrective actions.
• Maintain planning data integrity and support the implementation of OMP.

What You Will Bring

• Minimum 5-year’s experience in material or supply planning, import/export or logistics an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain planning, inventory management and IBP/S&OP.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with planning systems and data management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and commercial skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across teams.
• A proactive mindset, strong ownership and the ability to manage competing priorities.

What You’ll Love When You Join Us

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Discounted health insurance.
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Discounts on health and wellbeing products.
• Novated leasing and salary sacrifice options.
• The opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and development of Visy's glass manufacturing operations.

About Visy

Visyis powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. Over 75 years, we've grown to 7,000 employees and 150 global operations –predominately in Australia and New Zealand.

Webelieve materials are not recycled until they’ve been made into new products. We collect and sort recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals from households and businesses, and locally remanufacture them back into new, sustainable packaging. From cardboard boxes, water bottles and jam jars to food and beverage cans, we are using recycled content to power Australia and New Zealand’s food and beverage packaging industry.

Ready to make a difference?

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check.

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Please note that only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.