AddressThe Business
Patties Food Group is a value-led organisation with a rich Australian history, home to some of our most iconic brands including Four’N Twenty, Patties, Herbert Adams, Nanna’s, Lean Cuisine, Weight Watchers and On the Menu. Our company values of courage, trust, integrity, and ownership reflect our origin as a proudly local company and have helped form a strong foundation for international growth. Patties is the market leader in frozen savoury and frozen meals categories, with 6 manufacturing sites across Australia and New Zealand, and a workforce of over 1700. Of course, along with Great Brands, and Great Assets, the other vital ingredient in our recipe for success is – GREAT PEOPLE, and that is where you come in!
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) the role of the Supply Planning Manager is to drive the supply strategy and ensure that future supply volume schedules are fully supported by assumptions based upon demonstrated performance and capabilities. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including production, procurement, logistics and sales to develop and execute robust supply chain strategies that support business objectives and drive operational excellence.
This is a key role within the business, and we are seeking an experienced and professional candidate to bring insight, innovation and inspiration to the business, whilst delivering high quality outcomes in a fast paced and results driven environment.
The scope of the role includes, but is not limited to:
- Lead Supply Planning teams (Schedulers and material planners) to ensure demand and stock levels are supported through the production lines of their sites and manage the long term plan for their sites
- Identify, negotiate and resolve conflicts with respect to product availability and order-promising integrity
- Support a learning environment for the team, nurturing talent and ensuring a strong succession plan for the team while ensuring all team members are inspired about their work and responsibilities
- Prepare for the weekly / Monthly Pre-Supply and Supply Reviews and present/discuss; prior supply chain performance (drivers of misses and improvement plans), any supply constraints in delivering the latest demand plan (including change requests), present costed options to resolve constraints and propose recommendations.
- Create a master plan that can be used for detailed material and capacity planning as well as financial planning and manage capacity constrained lines through phasing or through business decisions to ensure IBP principles upheld with 1 number across all of the system.
- Analyse forecast performance and make recommendations to supply chain on inventory and/or capacity planning strategies
- NPD management and successful launches to support business growth
- Maintain planned lead times, lot sizes, safety stocks, delivery times, and order file data for all MPS items.
- Provide transport/logistics with a master plan to assist in distribution planning and work collaboratively when constraints on either side arise to optimise production and customer service.
- Work with Supplier Schedulers to manage schedule changes and materials planning as required
- Lead the continuous improvement efforts for their supply chains across functions
The person
To be successful in the role you will have demonstrated experience (at least 3 years) in a similar role, preferably within the FMCG industry. You will be Degree qualified in a Business, Engineering or Science discipline and preferably an external Supply chain qualification (APICS or similar). You will have experience working with integrated demand planning software and ERP systems. You will have a know-how and application of S&OP/IBP planning practices and processes and have proven stakeholder management skills at all levels along with proven track of people management.
You will have strong communication skills, be analytically minded and a methodical problem solver. An adaptable working style, strong time management skills and the willingness to contribute and lead a high performing team is crucial. To join our team, you will have an irresistible attitude and mindset with a collaborative approach to hitting key business objectives.
Alignment and fit with our Patties values is essential.
What we offer you
At Patties Food Group we are an Equal Opportunity employer, that is committed to providing an inclusive environment where all employees are treated fairly and with respect. As a member of the Patties Food Group team, you will have access to generous employee benefits that compliment a positive work/life balance, including salary packaging, hybrid/flexible working arrangements, take home products, access to the onsite gym (Mentone), access to an onsite Childcare Centre, Employee Assistant Program (EAP) services, supportive parental leave options and multiple social and engagement activities.
Join us now!
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. No fee of any type will be paid in the event we hire a candidate whose resume is submitted by an employment agency to any of our employees without a valid written recruitment agreement. Such resumes shall be deemed the sole property of Patties Food Group.
