Vendor Replenishment/Production Planner - Banksmeadow

We've been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with 120,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you'll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives-you'll also get to see your impact.
About the team
Chef Fresh is the first Coles owned ready-made meals facility.
Based at Banksmeadow, our site is highly automated, sophisticated and equipped to global best practice. We have a strong focus on team member safety, quality and continuous improvement whilst ensuring that customers' security of supply, quality, availability of product and value for money expectations are met.
We are committed to building an environment where all team members genuinely feel included and valued and our Code of Conduct, Values and Behaviours shape the way we behave in this environment.
About the role
This brand new role takes ownership of both vendor replenishment and production planning for Banksmeadow.
Through planning out requirements for a number of supply lines and working closely with our category teams to ensure demand is met, this role will ensure the delivery of availability across our Coles Store Network
You will also:

• Lead initiatives aimed at reducing downtime and operational improvements
• Continually review planning methodologies to deliver lower excess, fresher products whilst optimising availability
• Be the primary point of contact for our category teams on all supply issues
• Own all replenishment and supply systems to ensure accurate reporting is maintained
• Work closely with production planners and commercial teams to ensure all commercial activity is feasible and that we can deliver on all promises we make to our customers

About you and your skills
Good things you'll need:

• Proven experience in an international supply chain or logistics role, with exposure to planning or inventory management preferred
• Knowledge of retail industry and FMCG, combined with analytical and modelling skills
• Experience using WMS systems
• Comfort with statistics, forecasting and replenishment methods
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop relationships across all levels and functions, as well as external suppliers
• A track record of complying with tight deadlines and producing quality outcomes
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills

Take your next step into something bigger, apply now
With us it's not about the discounts (although you do get those), it's about joining a team where your wellbeing and professional development is invested in and celebrating your contributions is the norm. And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work including work from home, additional leave and parental leave entitlements.
We're continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that's just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
We're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. Find out more in the 'Our Recruitment Process' section of our careers site.
Job ID: 107365
Employment Type: Full time
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