General Manager

If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us- Lead the planning function for a fast paced and dynamic FMCG business- Shape the planning function to meet strategic business needs- Complex business manufacturing short shelf-life products- Competitive salary + Bonus + benefits

The Role

We’re seeking a strategic and results-driven FMCG experienced Planning leader to oversee the end-to-end planning function within our Branded Business. In this critical role, you will drive planning excellence within our Branded Business and enhance organisational planning maturity to optimise service levels, inventory efficiency, and working capital—supporting agile and sustainable growth in a fast-paced environment.

As the Planning General Manager you will lead the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process and collaborate closely with major retail and distribution partners to ensure outstanding service outcomes and responsiveness to market demand.

This role is based at our Docklands 3008 office and offers flexible hybrid working arrangements—three days in the office and two days working from home.

Responsibilities- Inspire and support a high-performing planning team across supply, demand, and materials, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement.- Champion end-to-end planning performance across a diverse product portfolio, ensuring service excellence, inventory balance, and effective working capital management.- Lead the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, aligning cross-functional plans to enable business resilience and long-term success.- Build and strengthen trusted relationships with key retail and distribution partners, working together to deliver outstanding availability and service outcomes.- Promote thoughtful, data-informed decision-making by leveraging planning systems (SAP, IBP, Power BI) and scenario planning to enhance agility and reduce risk.

About you- A supportive and experienced planning leader from the FMCG, dairy, or food manufacturing sectors, with a track record of guiding diverse teams to success.- Deeply knowledgeable in IBP and supply chain optimisation, with a focus on delivering balanced outcomes across service, inventory, and cost.- A skilled communicator and natural collaborator, able to influence and connect across all levels and functions.- Confident using data and analytics to inform decisions, with strong proficiency in SAP IBP, forecasting tools, and visualisation platforms.- Strategic, calm under pressure, and committed to mentoring others while navigating complex challenges with care and clarity.

Bega Group Story

Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it’s VEGEMITE on toast, a Dare on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day.

Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future

Life at Bega Group

Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.- Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture- Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression- Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with- Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs- Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance

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