Supply Planner

Metcash; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5th week annual leave

2 well-being days

1 volunteer day annually

Career growth opportunities

Parental leave 12 weeks

Job summary

Metcash is seeking a Supply Planner for our Supermarkets business, permanent role based in Macquarie Park. You’ll report to the Supply Manager and connect suppliers with internal teams to optimise service levels, inventory turns and cost outcomes across a complex supply chain.

In this role you’ll manage order placement across warehouses and suppliers, build strong supplier partnerships, support seasonal planning, tackle aged stock, and monitor KPIs to drive performance while coordinating with

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a similar role.
• FMCG supply and demand planning experience.
• Experience managing large numbers of SKUs across multiple locations.
• Experience with complex supply chains and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills with complex datasets and pivot tables.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.
• Organisational and prioritisation skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with planning systems, preferably Blue Yonder.

Responsibilities

• Manage order placement across Metcash warehouses, categories and suppliers.
• Build collaborative supplier partnerships and strengthen supply chain alignment.
• Partner with the Trading Team and provide supply planning expertise.
• Support seasonal planning, supplier availability and strategic stock management.
• Proactively manage aged and short-coded stock and optimise inventory outcomes.
• Coordinate new lines, seasonal supply and product or supplier changeovers.
• Manage supplier constraints, replenishment planning, data integrity and order automation.
• Monitor and report Supply Planning KPIs to drive performance visibility

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Stakeholder management

Organization & prioritisation

Blue Yonder

FMCG planning

SKU management

Complex supply chains

Multistakeholder coordination

Tools

Blue Yonder

Job description

At Metcash, you’re part of something bigger. We’ve got the heart of a small business with the strength and support of a big business.

When you join Metcash, your work makes a real difference to independent businesses and local communities, empowering you to:

• Grow your career with tailored development programs
• Thrive your way with flexible work options
• Make your mark in a high-performing, values-led team

At Metcash Food, we’re the power behind local business, proudly supplying over 1600 independently owned stores in every corner of Australia and New Zealand. With a range of trusted independent brands like IGA, Foodland and Campbells/C-Store, our stores sit at the heart of their communities, providing locals with the products and homegrown produce they love most

About The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Supply Planner to join our Supermarkets business on a permanent basis, based in Macquarie Park. Reporting to the Supply Manager, you’ll play an important role in connecting suppliers and internal teams to optimise service, inventory and cost outcomes across a complex supply chain.

You’ll have the opportunity to influence supply planning across multiple categories, support stock optimisation and ensure products flow efficiently through the Metcash network.

In this Role

• Manage order placement across Metcash warehouses, categories and suppliers.
• Build collaborative supplier partnerships and strengthen supply chain alignment.
• Partner with the Trading Team and provide supply planning expertise.
• Support seasonal planning, supplier availability and strategic stock management.
• Proactively manage aged and short-coded stock and optimise inventory outcomes.
• Coordinate new lines, seasonal supply and product or supplier changeovers.
• Manage supplier constraints, replenishment planning, data integrity and order automation.
• Monitor and report Supply Planning KPIs to drive performance visibility

What are we looking for?

• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role.
• Supply Planning and Demand Planning experience within an FMCG environment.
• Experience managing large numbers of SKUs across multiple locations.
• Experience working with complex supply chains and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including complex datasets and pivot tables.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience with advanced planning systems, preferably Blue Yonder

What’s On Offer

• Extra Leave: Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave, 2 well-being days, plus 1 volunteer day annually
• Career Growth: Endless learning and development opportunities
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid leave for primary carers
• Inclusive Culture: Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion
• Neutral Pay Gap: Gender pay gap under 5% (WGEA 2024–2025)
• Mental Health: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia
• Flexibility: Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accredited, Hybrid working arrangements available!

About Us

Join us and be part of something bigger!

Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with $19.5 billion in sales (FY25) and a proud spot in the ASX Top 125.

We believe in the power of independent, family-owned businesses to shape vibrant communities. Through our food, liquor, and hardware pillars, we help retailers become the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support.

We’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability — and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you need support during the application process, just let us know. Your privacy and dignity are always respected.

Please note: This role is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.

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