Downstream Planner

Recruitment Select is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Downstream Planner for one of our manufacturing clients in Benalla. Working as part of the Supply Chain team, you will be responsible for planning customer demand, coordinating production schedules, and ensuring products are available to meet customer requirements.

Working closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Sales and Customer Service teams, you will play a key role in maintaining supply chain performance and supporting business objectives.

This is an on-site role, you will be required to work Monday to Friday, (9-5) 38 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand and demand forecasts and translate them to supply plans.
• Manage KPI's aligned with customer requirements and business targets.
• Manage short and medium term production and sales requirements.
• Align production schedules with customer demand.
• Coordinate product allocation during supply constraints.
• Maintain accurate planning data.
• Experience with SAP and Kinaxis would be advantageous.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, logistics, sales and customer service teams.
• Clearly communicate risks, inventory issues and supply plans.
• Identify process improvement opportunities.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience in demand planning, production planning or supply chain planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of S&OP, logistics, warehousing and procurement.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Understanding of supply chain processes, including procurement, warehousing and logistics.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

To apply for this position please submit a copy of your resume and cover letter to Recruitment Select by clicking 'APPLY NOW'.