Supply Planning Analyst

Simplot Australia Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development programs

Flexible working arrangements

Employee reward and recognition

Simplot Sensory Club access

Income Protection Insurance

Job summary

Simplot Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Supply Planning Analyst based in Mentone, VIC. The role focuses on managing and optimising supply planning systems, translating demand into actionable supply plans, and supporting across planning, procurement, manufacturing and logistics.

You will collaborate with multiple teams to improve inventory health, service levels, and planning accuracy, while maintaining system integrity and data quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply planning, inventory planning or a related supply chain role.
• Strong understanding of planning processes including MRP and inventory management.
• Experience with ERP, SCP or scheduling systems and basic SQL/DB knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills with data analysis and planning datasets.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimise supply planning parameters within ERP and planning systems.
• Partner with Supply, Demand and Commercial teams to manage inventory health and shelf-life rotation.
• Generate and manage supply plans aligned with demand forecasts and network constraints.
• Monitor system outputs, identify exceptions and coordinate resolution of issues.
• Manage planning master data including lead times, safety stock and reorder parameters.
• Analyse performance data to improve inventory health and planning accuracy.
• Support planning effectiveness through reporting, KPI tracking and continuous improvement.

Skills

Supply planning

Inventory planning

Materials planning

MRP

Excel/Analytics

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

ERP systems

SQL

Oracle databases

Job description

In Australia, the Simplot Company's core operations are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to major retail and foodservice customers in Australia and New Zealand. The Simplot Global Food business includes 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, serving retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, with 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Globally, the J.R. Simplot Company employs 15,000 people, driving innovation and excellence across diverse industries.

Culture & Benefits

At Simplot, we are fueled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:

• Respect for Resources
• Spirit of Innovation
• Passion for People

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.

Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.

The Perks

• Leadership development programs and ongoing professional growth opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Employee reward and recognition programs that celebrate success
• Access to the Simplot Sensory Club, including product tastings and culinary experiences
• Income Protection Insurance for eligible employees

Simplot values the creativity and meaningful relationships that grow through face-to-face connection while also recognising the importance of flexibility for our team members. Our hybrid work environment includes four days in the office, with Wednesdays as our dedicated ‘Connect Day' bringing everyone together to strengthen our successful culture of innovation and collaboration.

About Our Role

12-Month Fixed Term Contract | Mentone, VIC | Hybrid Working

As a Supply Planning Analyst, you will play a key role in managing and optimising supply planning systems, data and processes to support reliable supply execution across our network. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Supply Planning – APAC, this role offers broad exposure across Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing and Logistics.

Acting as the link between planning systems and supply chain execution, you'll help translate demand requirements into achievable supply plans while maintaining planning system integrity, inventory targets and service objectives. You'll also identify planning exceptions, resolve master data and system issues, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning effectiveness across the business.

What You Will Do

• Maintain and optimise supply planning parameters within ERP and planning systems to support inventory, service and operational objectives
• Partner with Supply, Demand and Commercial teams to manage inventory health, shelf-life rotation and inventory resolution activities
• Generate, review and manage supply plans to ensure alignment with demand forecasts and network constraints
• Monitor planning system outputs, identify exceptions and coordinate the resolution of supply, inventory and data issues
• Manage planning master data, including lead times, sourcing rules, safety stock settings, planning calendars and reorder parameters
• Analyse supply chain performance data and provide insights to improve inventory health, service levels and planning accuracy
• Support planning effectiveness through reporting, KPI tracking, S&OP/IBP activities, continuous improvement initiatives and system enhancement opportunities

About You

• Experience in supply planning, inventory planning, materials planning or a related supply chain role
• Strong understanding of supply chain planning processes, particularly MRP, inventory management and planning parameters
• Experience with ERP, planning or scheduling systems (knowledge of PRMS, SCP or JDE will be highly regarded)
• Exposure to SQL, Oracle databases, SCP application support or planning system administration will be advantageous
• Advanced Excel skills, with strong analytical capability and confidence working with planning data
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify exceptions and resolve issues
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships
• A curious, proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join a collaborative team where you'll play a key role in improving planning performance, inventory outcomes and supply chain effectiveness.

Applications close 9th October 2026. Simplot reserves the right to commence recruiting activity prior to the closing date.

Job Requisition ID: 27271

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Location(s): GF Chifley Business Park Office - Mentone

Country: Australia

Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.