Consumable Replenishment Planner

2 weeks ago


West Melbourne, Australia Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Full time

Be responsible for Lifeblood’s consumable network to support our life-changing purpose

Permanent full-time opportunity

Can be based in either Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney or Perth

Discover life-giving possibilities

Lifeblood is more than just a job or a career, it’s an opportunity to be part of something that matters. As an organisation, our purpose is simple: to give life. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.

About the role

As a Consumable Replenishment Planner, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the implementation of consumables planning to support the Material Requirements Planning function at Lifeblood.

You’ll collaborate extensively with internal stakeholders, Logistics Operations, and external suppliers to ensure accurate and timely delivery of all consumables. We see this newly created role as a fantastic opportunity for someone with in-depth supply planning experience to truly shape the role as their own, while ensuring an adequate supply of consumables within our network to facilitate blood, plasma, platelets, human milk, and other services.

**A day in the role will see you**:
Execute all consumable planning activities within the designated region, partnering with the wider business to meet Lifeblood's consumable requirements.

Implement continuous process improvement methodologies such as Kaizen, Lean, and Six Sigma to enhance replenishment planning procedures.

Contribute to the rollout and end-of-life processes for new Bill of Materials (BOM) items.

**Sounds interesting? Here’s what we’re looking for**:
Essential - Experience in implementing and using formal replenishment planning tools (not excel based)

Extensive supply chain experience, specifically in replenishment planning or logistics

Digital and technical aptitude in using cloud-based ERP systems

Familiarity with continuous process improvement methodologies (Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma).

Ability to collaborate effectively and build strong relationships with customers

Experience in FMCG, pharmaceuticals, cGMP environments highly regarded

Thrive in a diverse culture that cares for your wellbeing

We’re a diverse and inclusive bunch. We’re proud to foster an environment where all people can come together to achieve their very best. Whether it’s workplace safety or work/life balance, we look after our employees’ varying needs. As part of the Lifeblood team, you’ll have access to a generous salary packaging program, plus a great range of rewards like discounts on insurance, groceries, food & beverage, department stores, travel, and more.

Next steps

If selected, you’ll be required to complete a few background checks and we’ll help you through this process. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to us.



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