Your Impact

We have an exciting opportunity for a Raw Materials Planner to join our central planning team in Melbourne.  You will be managing central business planning of raw materials within a given portfolio of suppliers and material types in line with business KPIs and budget. Additionally, you will maintain regular rhythms and routines with suppliers for forecast exchange and review, gap mitigation, inventory optimisation and performance management.

Note - This is a fixed term contract for 12-months.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and monitor requirements for designated portfolio of materials and suppliers to ensure availability for our production sites.
• Manage and raise purchase orders for materials required by the operations team to meet tactical schedule and changeover schedule of Project based materials.
• Review day to day materials outlook, identify risks and present options for risk mitigation alongside site scheduling teams.
• Understand, interpret and manage the changeover requirements and timing of NPD projects.
• Ensure inventory is maintained in line with group policies.

About You 

• Ideally similar experience within FMCG or similar fast paced manufacturing industry.
• Graduate in Supply Chain or Logistics discipline advantageous but not required.
• Extensive experience with SAP or similar.
• Solid understanding of MRP.
• Demonstrated understanding of Supply Planning concepts.
• Sound stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication, influencing and change management skills.

Why Asahi Beverages? 

Asahi Beverages is a leading multi-beverage organisation with a rich and varied history. Our regional head office is based in Melbourne, with sales, manufacturing and distribution centres located across Australia and New Zealand. We produce and market some of Australia’s most iconic beverage brands, including Schweppes, Pepsi Max, Gatorade, Cool Ridge, Great Northern, Carlton Draught, Vodka Cruiser, Asahi Super Dry and Allpress coffee. We have a great track record of success, we work at pace, our teams are high-performing, and there’s always a lot going on.  There are so many opportunities in our company for those ready to take them on!

We’re proud of who we are, and humble in how we work – we believe in creating a culture of excellence, innovation, and diversity. We offer a range of benefits such as product discounts, flexible work arrangements, health and wellness programs, and learning & development opportunities. We are passionate about our commitment to the communities we serve and are clear on our role in enhancing environmental sustainability and social responsibility.

We are a Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to responding to all applicants.