Materials Planner

Competitive salary and employee benefits on offer
- Varied and dynamic role allowing you to utilise and grow on your strong skills
- Excellent culture
- Surround yourself in an inclusive and successful team

**The Business**
Patties Food Group is a true Australian success story, originating in 1966 as a family-owned cake shop in Lakes Entrance, Victoria. Over the years, it has grown into one of Australia's most beloved manufacturers and marketers of branded pies, frozen savoury products, meals, and desserts. Recently, Patties Foods has expanded its reach by exporting to Japan and the USA, sharing great Australian flavours with the global market. The company operates manufacturing plants in Victoria, South Australia, and New Zealand. With core values of courage, trust, integrity, and ownership, Patties Food Group maintains its proud local identity while fostering international growth. To support our renowned brands, we are looking for **great people** to join our team and that's where you come in

**The Role**
Based in Pakenham, the role of the Material Planner is to manage the RM/PKG requirements in support of the Master Supply Plan and Inventory Plan, ensuring that inventories are accurate and do not exceed the limits set by the Inventory Policy. Reporting to the Supply Planning Manager, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to;
- Minimise changes to the production plan regarding RM/PKG
- Collaborate with the Production Planner to address schedule changes and anticipated delays.
- Oversee and manage purchase orders effectively.
- Work with Inward Logistics to schedule timely deliveries within the week.
- Present performance data in schedule meetings and gain consensus on schedule firming.
- Develop strategies for material and product changes to minimise costs and supply chain impacts.
- Prepare, communicate, and monitor depletion plans for affected raw materials and packaging.
- Maintain system data standards, including MRP settings and BOMs.
- Collect and report on supplier DIFOT results (Target 90%), identifying root causes of misses and corrective actions.
- Reduce inventory coverage, material out-of-stocks, and SLOBs.
- Work with suppliers on initiatives to reduce lead times, MOQs, and increase purchasing frequency in line with usage patterns.

**The Person**
To be successful in this role you will have demonstrated experience in Materials Planning, ideally within the food FMCG space as well as;
- Have a degree in Business/Commerce or similar nature.
- Relevant experience in materials planning or food manufacturing.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
- High levels of attention to detail
- Effective problem-solving abilities
- Collaborative and adaptable approach
- Knowledge of ERP systems (M3, SAP)
- Experience with data warehouse tools (e.g
- COGNOS)
- The core hours are 9am - 5pm during non-daylight-saving hours and 10am - 6pm during daylight saving hours to cater to Perth times. _
- In this role, WFH for 1 day is offered, however will be granted once the successful applicant is proficient in all processes. _
- Travel to Perth is also required pending business needs._

**What we offer you**
At Patties Food Group we are passionate about our people, brands and culture We are an Equal Opportunity employer, committed to providing an inclusive environment where all employees are treated fairly and with respect. As a member of the Patties Food Group team, you will have access to;
- Generous employee benefits that compliment a positive work/life balance, including salary packaging as well as hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Generous employee discounts at our Pakenham factory outlet store.
- Pie Day Friday at our Pakenham site
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP) services, supportive parental leave options and multiple social and engagement activities.
- Patties people; hungry humble and focussed. Join us now