Integrated Supply Planner

About us:
Snackbrands Australia is part of Intersnack Group, a private German snack food company founded in 1968. Although internationally owned we are still very much a local company Creating Happy Snacking Moments for everyone!

Here at Snack Brands Australia, we proudly make some of Australia’s favourite snacks including Kettle, CC’s, Thins, Cheezels, The Natural Chip Company and Nice & Natural. Across our three sites, we make over 200 million packets of chips a year - that's a lot of enjoyment and fun we bring to snackers every day! We encourage a culture that is exciting, challenging and we strive for innovation in everything we do. Our aim is for our people to share in our success, enjoy our products and reap the benefits of their hard work within a supportive environment where work life balance is encouraged!

About the role:

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Integrated Supply Planner based between Orchard Hills, Norwest & Macquarie Park sites.

In this role you will be responsible for owning the end-to-end demand and supply planning relationship between Snackbrands and Metcash where you’ll turn demand forecasts into accurate, cost-effective orders and ensure products are delivered on time and in full across Metcash’s national Distribution Centres.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Own and maintain demand forecasts across all Metcash ranged SBA SKUs, managing trends, seasonality, promotions and product lifecycle changes.
• Drive forecast accuracy and minimise forecast bias through data analysis and collaborative planning.
• Convert forecasts into replenishment orders, balancing stock levels, demand and cost to serve.
• Coordinate deliveries with Metcash DCs, transport carriers and SBA Logistics/Customer Service teams.
• Proactively identify and resolve supply, demand and delivery risks before they impact customers.
• Manage inventory and stock coverage to agreed targets
• Lead weekly forecast reviews and contribute to monthly S&OP.
• Use scan, DC and planning data to optimise promotional volumes and prevent over or under supply.
• Represent SBA in Metcash supply and inventory forums.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning systems, processes and ways of working.

What you’ll bring to the role? 

• Minimum 5 years in a similar role within a medium to large business in FMCG
• Strong analytical ability
• High level of reliability & confidence
• Qualifications would be highly advantageous.
• Strong ability to take initiative.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills - you love working cross functionally and value the input of others
• Accountability – you own your decisions and can be counted on to do what you say you will
• Flexibility, resilience and agility – our industry is ever changing, and we need you to be able to move with it

What can you expect in return:
A supportive working environment (with plenty of snacks on hand!) where you'll feel engaged and valued, career growth, Birthday Leave, Access to discounts on Retailers, onsite parking (including electric car charging stations) and a focus on health and wellness (like Wellbeing Days!) to make your workplace more enjoyable!