Materials Planning Manager

Melbourne - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Saputo we bring good to the table by making high-quality products investing in our people and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best

About the Role

Were recruiting a Materials Planning Manager to join the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) function at Saputo Dairy Australia. This is a senior leadership role responsible for endtoend materials planning and the direct procurement of finished goods through thirdparty manufacturers operating within a complex fastmoving FMCG environment.

Reporting to the Head of Sales & Operations Planning this role plays a critical part in ensuring production and supply plans are fully supported while optimising inventory levels working capital and service performance. The Materials Planning Manager leads a team of MRP Planners and owns the accuracy quality and execution of raw ingredient packaging and thirdparty finished goods replenishment.

This is not a purely strategic or purely peopleleadership role. It requires a leader who is comfortable operating at both a strategic and detailed level providing direction challenging the status quo and getting into the detail when required to ensure plans align across Materials Planning Supply Planning and Procurement. Success in the role will be driven by strong planning capability commercial acumen stakeholder engagement and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic environment where priorities and assumptions can change quickly.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of MRP Planners setting clear priorities while remaining handson where required
Own the accuracy and execution of materials and finished goods replenishment plans across the planning horizon
Optimise inventory levels and working capital while supporting production and supply plans
Actively manage supply risks including shortages surpluses writeoffs air freight and slowmoving inventory
Partner crossfunctionally and contribute to S&OP and NPD processes to ensure alignment and continuity of supply

About You

Proven experience in materials planning supply planning or MRP leadership within FMCG or complex manufacturing environments
Strong understanding of endtoend planning inventory management and working capital optimisation
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and influence crossfunctional stakeholders in dynamic environments
Comfortable balancing strategic leadership with handson problem solving and execution
Commercially and analytically strong with a continuous improvement mindset; SAP experience preferred but not essential

What We Offer

A senior materials planning leadership role with genuine operational impact and accountability
Exposure to a complex FMCG supply chain with significant scale and variety
Opportunity to lead and shape how materials planning operates within the S&OP function
Strong crossfunctional visibility and engagement with operational and commercial leaders

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Saputo Dairy Australia is an equal opportunity employer and a proud Circle Back Initiative Employer we commit to responding to every applicant.

As a leading dairy processor in Australia Saputo produces markets and distributes a variety of products with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Devondale Liddells CHEER Mersey Valley and Tasmanian Heritage. Our people bring these popular brands to life while servicing our farming communities and through our AG Warehouse network.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing operations supply chain sales quality assurance or in any other function your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

Required Experience:

Manager