Demand Planner/controller

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Saputo Inc. Full time
At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We're a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence.

Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we've grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us.

Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter-from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.


How you will make contributions that matter:
Join Saputo Dairy Australia as a Demand Planner/Controller based in Southbank, Melbourne.

Reporting to the Senior Demand Planner - Cheese, you will manage the Demand control for all consumer goods categories and ensure the development, communication and accuracy of the sales forecast for the assigned product category.


Key elements of your role will include:

  • Maintaining a high level of forecast accuracy as a key input into improving customer services levels whilst maximising supply chain efficiencies
  • Liaising with multiple stakeholders internally (Sales, Customer Service, Supply Planners)
  • Managing stock inventory to ensure alignment with budgeted targets.
  • Developing plans and strategies around ageing stock
  • Reviewing weekly / monthly forecast accuracy results
  • Focusing on continuous improvement in an ongoing effort to improve products, services, and/or or processes.
This is a diverse role where your relationship-building skills will come into their own

About you:

  • Previous experience in a Planning role, either Demand or Supply
  • Prior experience in the food manufacturing industry; an understanding of shelf life and the associated challenges
  • Working experience in forecasting systems, & ERP systems, with SAP experience highly desirable
  • Proficiency in Excel (pivots, formulas etc) to drive dataled decisions.
  • Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills.

We'll support you with:

  • The opportunity to make contributions that matter, whilst being supported by a multinational, valuesled company.
  • Learning and development opportunities with the ability to grow in your own way.
  • Flexible working options where operationally achievable
  • Access to our Employee Share Ownership program.
As the country's largest dairy processor, we produce, market and distribute a variety of cheeses, butter, milk and cream. Our people bring well-known dairy brands to life, while servicing our farming communities through our AG Warehouse network. We're passionate about providing secure, supportive and flexible working environments, which allow everyone to grow in their own way.
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