Production Planner
- Develop and manage production plans to meet customer demand.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to optimise inventory and operational efficiency.
- Analyse production performance and implement corrective actions.
Primo Foods is seeking a Production Planner to join our Supply Chain team in Wacol. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and managing short, medium and long-term production plans to ensure customer demand is met while optimising inventory, capacity, yield and operational efficiency.
Working closely with Operations, Supply Planning, and site stakeholders, you'll play a key role in supporting service, cost and production objectives across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain daily production plans aligned to the Master Production Schedule
- Support service level targets through effective inventory management and adherence to inventory policies
- Analyse the availability of raw materials, packaging and other critical inputs, adjusting plans to manage constraints
- Manage daily raw material requirements and coordinate meat ordering to ensure continuity of production
- Ensure production plans consider changeovers, inventory priorities, stock-on-hold processes, chiller stock management and machinery breakdown contingencies
- Review production performance against plan, investigate variances and implement corrective actions where required
- Monitor finished goods inventory levels and stock projections, escalating supply risks and shortages as appropriate
- Review raw material and packaging yields, identifying opportunities to improve product recovery and minimise waste
- Collaborate with Production Supervisors, Site Managers, Operations teams and Supply Planners to align production activities with business priorities and customer demand
- Communicate production priorities, capacity constraints, inventory risks and operational issues while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
What You'll Bring
- Experience in production planning, scheduling, inventory management and/or material planning
- Experience in a food manufacturing, FMCG or logistics environment highly desirable
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across operational and planning teams
- Experience using ERP, MRP, planning and inventory management systems, with advanced Microsoft Excel capability
- Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail and data accuracy
Why Join Primo?
At Primo, we're committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and connected. You'll also enjoy:
- Annual performance bonus program
- Paid parental leave
- Discounts on health insurance and leading retail brands
- Exclusive savings at our onsite butcher and deli shop
- Free onsite parking
- Career growth and development opportunities within a leading FMCG business
If you're ready to contribute to a fast-paced manufacturing environment and play a key role in delivering planning excellence, apply today.
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