VA Demand Planner

JBS Australia’s Southern Division, headquartered in Melbourne, has the largest multi-species processing facility in Australia, processing beef, sheep, and goats. JBS Southern processing facilities have access to all major international markets, providing our livestock suppliers with a range of markets and brand opportunities.

Are you passionate about shaping the future of the animal protein industry? Join us on a transformative journey as we push the boundaries of what's possible while making a real impact on feeding the world's growing population.

Join our team as a Demand Planner and embark on an exciting career where innovation meets sustainability. You’ll be at the forefront of revolutionising food production, creating healthier and more environmentally friendly protein sources.

At JBS, we foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. There are amazing opportunities for your growth and development within our organisation.

Here, you'll find a supportive environment where your ideas are valued, and your contributions recognized.

As a Demand Planner you will play a pivotal role in:

• Daily demand and production scheduling for the VA room
• Communicating forecast and inventory estimations to the VA management team
• Completing daily Work order closure and variances reporting
• Calculate future production resourcing using forecast and predictive modelling
• Address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner
• Monitor and report on important changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and customer promotional activities
• Being active team member in the VA Sales & Operations Meeting (S&OP)

From optimizing production processes to ensuring quality standards are met, you'll be at the forefront of delivering a product you can genuinely be proud of with the ability to purchase selected choice cuts at discounted wholesale prices!

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses a strong drive for operational excellence. You should have:

• Understanding of the product being produced & systems used (PSC) (SASTEK), Communication with internal departments, be readily available for the Value Add room to answer questions or getting involved to ensure production flow, EG: lane changes.
• Business operational acumen and excellent attention to detail
• Competently Identifies cause & effect relationships
• Responds calmly in difficult situations maintaining a strong customer service focus
• Ability to prioritise and multi-skill
• Advanced Microsoft technical skills; especially Excel
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Takes other's perspective's into account
• Must be energetic, passionate and enthusiastic with a demonstrated focus on continuous improvement
• Sees an opportunity & takes action

Additionally, a passion for sustainability and a willingness to embrace innovation are key attributes that will set you up for success in this role.

How to Apply?

Are you ready to join the largest animal protein manufacturer and producer in Australia?

We want to hear from you!