Supply and Demand Planner

The Opportunity
Our client is a growing Australian food manufacturer based in Melbourne’s South Eastern Suburbs. With volumes increasing, they want to move their planning from a short term view to a structured, forward looking process. This newly created role will connect supply, operations and commercial teams through a monthly S&OP cycle, with full support from leadership.

What you will be doing

• Develop a rolling supply plan and demand forecast
• Run and continuously improve the monthly S&OP cycle
• Balance supply against customer demand across a focused product range
• Build dashboard reporting on stock position, risks and opportunities
• Present insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Partner with the existing planning team to extend the planning horizon
• Use ERP and Excel to analyse and report planning data

What you will bring

• Demand, supply or S&OP planning experience in food, FMCG or a similar environment
• Strong Excel skills and ERP experience
• Confidence presenting to and influencing stakeholders
• The ability to bring people along with change
• An analytical mindset and strong attention to detail
• Experience with fresh or variable supply highly regarded
• A genuine keenness to learn and grow

Why this role

• Put your stamp on a key process in a growing business
• Leadership backing to make change happen
• A friendly, collaborative team that values its people
• Plenty of variety, with no two days the same

If this sounds like your next step, click ‘Apply’ to send your CV, or contact Leon Deegan at Sharp & Carter on [0405 436 331](tel:0405 436 331) or [email protected] for a confidential conversation.