Supply Planning and Inventory Control Lead

4 days ago

Rocklea, Australia Opal. Full time

**Discover Opal.**
We manufacture goods that you see, touch, and use every day and our customer base includes some of the biggest names in FMCG, Retail and Fresh Produce.

We stand for innovation, smart solutions, and sustainability

**Discover the Opportunity.**
Our Opal Fibre Packaging business is currently seeking a proactive supply chain professional for a Supply Planning and Inventory Control Lead based at the Rocklea, QLD site. We are looking for someone who leads through action, contributing at both the strategic and operational level, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
This role is pivotal to our finished goods operations, responsible for end-to-end supply planning, inventory control, and production scheduling. You will help shape planning strategy, while remaining actively involved in execution, working alongside a small capable team to deliver results.
You will contribute to the success of Opal by;
- Leading and contributing directly to inventory and production planning activities across the site
- Developing accurate, responsive demand forecasts in close coordination with sales and operations
- Managing materials replenishment planning processes to ensure timely and efficient material availability
- Building and maintaining a reliable Master Production Schedule to support DIFOT targets
- Driving schedule stability and reducing reactive planning
- Monitoring and managing inventory health, including stock turns, aged inventory, and working capital performance
- Working cross-functionally with procurement, operations, and commercial teams to align supply plans and mitigate risks
- Coordinating WIP transfers to other manufacturing sites, ensuring network efficiency
- Supporting and contributing to the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process
- Leveraging advanced Excel and data analysis skills to turn information into insights and inform smarter decision-making

**Discover Yourself.**
- A degree in Supply Chain, Business or a related field
- APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) or similar credentials
- Solid experience in supply planning, inventory control, and production scheduling, ideally within FMCG or manufacturing environments
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP and Microsoft Dynamics
- Advanced Excel capabilities including pivot tables, lookups, data modelling, and automation
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to extract insights from complex datasets
- A detail-driven mindset combined with a bias for action and accountability
- Demonstrated ability to lead and work collaboratively within a team to achieve operational outcomes.
- Confident communication skills capable of influencing across functions and levels
- Experience in high-volume, time-sensitive environments is highly regarded

For more information please contact Annik Pearson or jump right in by sending us your CV

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