Supply Planning Lead Kuisine

SPC Global (ASX:SPG) is an iconic food manufacturer with a 100-year commitment to playing a positive role in the Australian economy and manufacturing industry. Our commercial business office is located in Melbourne CBD and runs four Business Divisions - SPC, The Original Beverage Co, Nature One and Natural Ingredients.

This is an exciting time to join our agribusiness as we unlock new growth potential and take our business global. Our business has recently revisited our values with purpose of globalising an iconic Australian brand.

**The Opportunity**:
The Supply Planning Lead plays a critical role in aligning production plans with customer demand while ensuring optimal inventory levels of finished goods. This role requires a strong balance of analytical capability, systems knowledge, and an understanding of food manufacturing processes. You will lead planning, scheduling, workorder management, and inventory control for the Kuisine Site.

Major objectives of this role will be to maintain supply of Finished Goods to all customers by establishing long term supply plans and short-term schedules for the factory. Plans consider customer service levels, factory costs, & working capital.

This role will be the most senior of 2 planners on the Kuisine site, the other being a Material Supply Planner who will be responsible for the ordering of raw materials and packaging required for production on-site. The Supply Planning Lead will support and coach the Material Supply Planner as needed to ensure the business needs are met.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Maintain supply of Finished Goods to all customers by establishing long term supply plans and short-term schedules for the factory. Plans consider customer service levels, cost, working capital, plant efficiencies and agreed policies.
- Identify long term supply gaps and / or excess and facilitate activities to either close or find ways to reduce excess.
- Identify capacity or other constraints which may impact supply. Determine mitigation strategies to reduce the impact of these constraints.
- Determine long term requirements for critical ingredients and ensure that excess and gaps are identified and managed appropriately.
- Collaborate with demand teams to understand “at risk” or “speculative” volumes which exist within our business and develop mitigation plans to reduce risk. Integrate supply actions and outcomes back into demand.
- Optimise the use of D365 within the Planning environment.
- Hold operations/production to account on agreed plan & report weekly.
- Manage inventory and movements on site, including flagging risks to SLOB that require clearance or low stock cover which may impact DIFOT.
- Coach and support other team members to ensure their skills & contribution matches the needs of the business.
- Operate in a safe manner in accordance with SPC Group safety procedures.
- Bachelor Degree in Science, Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain (advantageous)
- APICS planning certification (advantageous)
- Supply Planning experience (process and systems)
- Experience working in (or with) manufacturing environments
- Advanced analytical skills (e.g. MS Excel)
- ERP system skills (e.g. D365)

**Our Culture**:
Our employees come from all walks of life, across many cultures and backgrounds. The strength of our brands is supported through the strength of our people.

This is a rare opportunity to join a diverse, exciting workplace during a transformation period and make positive contributions to the growth of SPC.

Aside from being part of one of Australia’s most iconic businesses, SPC Global will also make sure you are fully trained for the job you are asked to do, and you will work in a great team environment with others who have a wealth of experience to share. We offer a competitive salary and opportunities for personal and career development.

You will be required to meet SPC Global’s employment criteria which will include pre-employment medical screening. Interested?