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SalaryFrom humble beginnings as a butcher shop, Primo is now a household name on a journey to being a purposeful food brand. We hold market leading positions, across a house of brands, in multiple categories from Smallgoods to Cheese Snacking.
We are truly local for local, dedicated to serving our Customers and Consumers without politics: strategy, production and execution starts and ends here, and we are not burdened by the overbearing processes and approvals that often constrain companies of our size.
And last but not least, we are building a culture to match the ambition and we are proud to be part of the JBS Group.
About the Role:
Primo Foods has an opportunity for an experienced Material Planner to join the National Material Planning team in a permanent full-time capacity.
Based onsite across our two Wacol facilities (McRoyle Street & Production Street), and reporting directly to the National Material Planning Manager, the Material Planner will work closely with our production and planning teams to ensure our inventory (dry goods) and purchase orders are managed efficiently to ensure our production targets are met. As part of this role, you will also manage supplier performance and deliveries, and effectively manage stakeholders through proactive communication.
Your key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Generate and review purchase order requirements against demand and inventory policies.
- Track production volume and monitor customer demand patterns / purchasing trends to produce optimal orders.
- Proactively review inventory position against future demand requirements and mitigate out of stocks and SLOBS.
- Manage the material requirements of new product developments to meet product and launch dates.
- Manage inventory of deleted materials to deletion date ensuring minimal to no write off.
- Establish collaborative routines and cadences with supply partners to facilitate transparency, seasonal planning, strategic projects, NPD and deletions, and tactical performance reviews.
- Report on supplier performance - (DIFOT, Quality and Non-Conformance etc.)
- Report on current and future inventory positions, calling out risks where necessary.
- Timely, proactive and effective communication with cross functional stakeholders
- Drive process improvements and efficiencies
- Ensure dry goods purchasing category is SOX compliant.
- Previous experience in supply or material planning, purchasing, inventory management or related position within an FMCG environment or similar.
- Knowledge of the manufacturing process and supply chain management
- Ability to analyse data, problem-solve, and make recommendations.
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong Microsoft Excel Skills
- Previous experience with Pronto system ideal
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage several projects simultaneously.
- Ability to interface with all levels of management.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a greater team.
- Good judgment and problem-solving ability
- Discounted Primo products.
- Retail discounts with national partners
- Health insurance discounts on Bupa Health and Medibank Private
If you're passionate and want to be a part of the largest meat, pork and salmon manufacturer and producer in Australia, this opportunity may be for you. Apply now!
