Supply Planner

At PPG, we are currently seeking a Supply Planner to join our team based in Melbourne. Reporting to the Supply Manager, the successful candidate will manage material purchases using MRP principles, including inventory, to ensure product availability meets business requirements. The position will also review operational consumable cost improvement opportunities across PPG ANZ manufacturing facilities.

Using MRP principles and working within inventory policies, the incumbent will ensure a consistent flow of materials into the plant, maximizing the opportunities presented by lean manufacturing principles.

*Responsibilities*

• Maintain accurate Master data for MRP controller responsible (Safety stocks, Lead time, Lot size procedure, Lot size)
• Collaborate with procurement to review opportunities to reduce supply disruption, lead time & lot size.
• Raise PO / STO based on SAP required date, Confirm PO based on supplier feedback and engage problem-solving related to service level for production planner and first line manager
• Maintaining correct delivery dates on all open orders.
• Working closely with the market team to ensure agreed understanding of demand, including priorities, timelines and customer requirements
• Reporting on reasons for OTIF failures for purchased finished goods and providing input to the S&OP meetings
• Root cause analysis investigations into the causes of materials being late / Excess invenory
• Maintain a Development plan
• Adhere to standard work – daily, monthly & quarterly activities

*Qualifications*

• Minimum of 2 years' experience
• Previous experience preferred – SAP, ERP skills, Microsoft office suite
• Education (required) – Bachelor's degree
• Other preferred qualifications (preferred) – APICS certification

*What We Offer:*

• Opportunities for development and long-term career progression.
• Access to corporate discounts, including WhereFit, that provide wellness benefits to our employees.
• Give back to local communities with our PPG Colourful communities program.
• PPG Recognition programs.
• Generous discounts on PPG products through our company owned store network.

*About Us:*
Here at PPG, we make it happen, and we are looking for candidates of the highest integrity who share our values, with the commitment and lead to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and colour, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way
Every Day At PPG:
We partner with customers to create mutual value.
We are insightful, dedicated, and proactive. We have intimate knowledge of the market and our customers. We focus on practical solutions that make a difference.

We are "One PPG" to the world.
We are better and stronger together. We use our scale to reach new markets and introduce technologies as we differentiate and improve our markets.

We trust our people every day, in every way.
We empower our people to make the right decisions. We are inclusive, transparent, and respectful. Our feedback is clear and.

We make it happen.
We have experience winning. We achieve. We deliver with discipline and integrity. We bring our best energy to our work. We decide and act intelligently and quickly.

We run it like we manage it.
We respect one another by being responsible and accountable. We always act in the best interest of our company, customers, shareholders, and our communities.

We do better today than yesterday – everyday.
We learn. We develop our people to grow our businesses.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

*About Us:*
Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.. To learn more, visit and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way

Every Single Day At PPG:
We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are "One PPG" to the world.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We make it happen.

We run it like we own it.

We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.

Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.