Supply Planner
Ready to take your planning career to the next level with Australia’s largest smallgoods manufacturer? We’re seeking an experienced Supply Planner to join our team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract, supporting a critical portfolio across Salami, Smalls & Snacks.
In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the right products are available at the right time through effective forecasting, production planning, material coordination, and inventory optimisation. Working in a fast‑paced FMCG environment, you’ll help minimise waste, improve service levels, and provide insights that support operational and commercial decision‑making. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure within a complex manufacturing environment and work with market‑leading brands.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop short, medium and long‑term demand forecasts and provide insights into peaks, promotions and seasonal trends
- Create and manage daily and weekly production plans, balancing capacity, labour, materials and operational constraints
- Monitor inventory levels and stock projections to minimise waste and identify SLOB or at‑risk product early
- Coordinate raw material and packaging requirements, working closely with Procurement and suppliers to ensure continuity of supply
- Analyse plan vs actual production performance and work with Operations to address variances
- Communicate risks, constraints, priorities and recommendations to cross‑functional stakeholders
- Maintain accurate planning data in ERP/MRP systems and support improvements to master data and planning processes
- Report on planning KPIs such as DIFOT, forecast accuracy, yield and inventory health, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
About You
- 2–3+ years’ experience in FMCG or manufacturing planning, including production, supply, or demand planning
- Strong analytical and data skills with proficiency in Excel and experience working with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Pronto, Dynamics, or similar)
- Solid understanding of production scheduling, capacity planning, raw material flows, and plan‑vs‑actual performance analysis
- Able to interpret data, identify root causes, and communicate clear, practical recommendations to stakeholders
- Highly organised, detail‑focused, and able to stay calm and effective in a fast‑paced, high‑volume production environment
- Proactive, solutions‑focused, and committed to continuous improvement in processes, planning accuracy, and efficiency
Why Join Primo?
At Primo, we’re committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and connected. You’ll also enjoy:
- Discounts on health insurance and a range of leading retail partners
- Annual bonus program
- Exclusive savings at the Hans onsite butcher & deli shop
- Free onsite parking
- Novated car leasing
- A major FMCG business with long‑term career growth and development pathways
- Market‑leading brands and strong customer relationships
- A collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement, growth, and excellence
Ready to Make Your Move?
If you're a driven planner who thrives in a fast‑paced FMCG environment, we’d love to hear from you.