National Material Planner

If you’re passionate about food science and love solving problems that make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and build your future with Primo Foods.

National Material Planner

Ready to shape the future of Australia’s leading smallgoods manufacturer?

At Primo Foods, we’re looking for a proactive and detail‑driven National Material Planner to join our operations team. Based at our Greenacre Distribution Centre, you’ll be part of a smaller, close‑knit site that works collaboratively to support production and ensure materials are always in the right place at the right time. If you enjoy solving supply challenges and partnering closely with internal teams and suppliers, this role offers a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and generate purchase orders aligned to production requirements and inventory policies.
• Confirm purchase orders, quantities, pricing, and ETAs with suppliers, resolving discrepancies and assessing potential impacts.
• Manage material availability and timelines for new product launches and product deletions.
• Provide reporting on inventory levels, vendor spend, delivery performance, and production performance.
• Apply root‑cause analysis to address issues and embed sustainable, long‑term solutions.
• Proactively identify and communicate material risks or deviations from inventory policies to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with suppliers, reviewing joint scorecards and establishing action plans for improvement.
• Support seasonal planning, event‑based activity, NPD, deletions, cost‑out initiatives, and stock holding arrangements.
• Continuously review processes for simplification, efficiency, and cost reduction opportunities.
• Work cross‑functionally with internal teams to ensure business requirements are met.
• Uphold SOX compliance through strong housekeeping, accuracy, and right‑first‑time practices.

About You

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in supply planning, inventory management, or a similar fast‑paced supply chain role.
• Strong analytical skills with confidence in data interpretation and problem‑solving.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.
• Effective communicator with strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration capability.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with data analytics.
• Detail‑oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working independently and within a team.

Why Work at Primo Foods

At Primo, we’re committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and connected. Working from our Greenacre DC, you’ll enjoy the benefits of a smaller, close‑knit team environment paired with the backing of a well‑established national FMCG organisation.

You’ll also enjoy:

• Discounts on health insurance and a range of retail partners
• Exclusive savings at the Primo onsite butcher shop
• Free onsite parking for a smooth start to your day
• A collaborative, friendly team environment where your contribution is recognised
• Development opportunities across a major Australian food manufacturing network

If you're a driven and looking to join an innovative and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and play a key role in keeping Australia’s favourite products on shelves nationwide.