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In Australia, the J.R. Simplot Company's core operations are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to major retail and foodservice customers in Australia and New Zealand. The Simplot Global Food business includes 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, serving retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, with 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Globally, the J.R. Simplot Company employs 15,000 people, driving innovation and excellence across diverse industries.

Within the Australian market, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating meals that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Aussie life for generations, and include Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.

At Simplot, we are fuelled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:

- Respect for Resources
- Spirit of Innovation
- Passion for People

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.

Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.

The Perks

- Flexible working arrangements and a variety of engaging Health and Wellbeing programs
- Diverse Leadership Development Programs and Professional Development Support
- Employee Reward and Recognition Program
- Bonus incentives and discounted Health Insurance
- Novated Car Leasing Agreements
- Income Protection Insurance
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

Simplot values the creativity and meaningful relationships that grow through face-to-face connection while also recognising the importance of flexibility for our team members. Our hybrid work environment includes four days in the office, with Wednesdays as our dedicated 'Connect Day' bringing everyone together to strengthen our successful culture of innovation and collaboration.

About our role

An opportunity exists for a Vendor Replenishment Planner (VRP/ISP) to join our Supply Chain and Customer Fulfilment Team, on a permanent full-time basis. This role will be working with Coles and will be based both at our Simplot Office in Mentone, and in the Coles Head Office in Hawthorn East. Reporting into our Customer Experience Manager Retail, this role will see you support the process for accurate product replenishment, create a customer-level execution plan to achieve service targets and drive end to end supply chain efficiencies.

What you will do

- Build and manage internal and external partnerships to deliver joint customer objectives and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Manage customer replenishment systems and processes to ensure high service levels and accurate product availability in stores.
- Ensure data integrity and timely execution of new line introductions and key events within the Coles account.
- Lead collaborative planning cycles with internal and external stakeholders, including forecast reconciliation and issue resolution.
- Drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy, systemization, and process efficiency through analytics and stakeholder engagement.

About you

- Demonstrated experience in Supply Chain, Sales, or Customer Service, ideally within FMCG or the food industry
- Background as a VRP/ISP with strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Intermediate Excel skills with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights and actions
- Confident running bi-weekly collaboration meetings and engaging with cross-functional teams
- Strong planning, time management, and problem-solving abilities
- Proven ability to build and maintain cross-functional relationships
- University degree preferred, but relevant experience is highly valued
- Collaborative team player with a passion for food and interest in the FMCG sector

If this sounds like you, then please apply online now.

Applications close Friday 22nd August 2025. Simplot reserves the right to commence recruitment activities prior to closing date.

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Job Requisition ID:22913

Travel Required:Up to 25%

Location(s):GF Chifley Business Park Office - Melbourne

Country:Australia

Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you feel you would be a great addition to our team please apply online today, we would love to hear from you.If you require technical assistance, please email us at careers.contact@simplot.com

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