Your Impact

We have an exciting opportunity for a Supply Planner within our team at Southbank. Reporting to the Supply Planning Manager (BIFG), you will be an integral part of a value-driven team delivering supply continuity while optimizing customer service and working capital. This role will allow you to manage a portfolio of Finished Goods, collaborate with key stakeholders, and drive process improvements across the supply chain. Your analytical skills and solution-oriented mindset will be key in achieving and improving targeted customer service levels, inventory management, and effective communication with our partners.

Please note: This role is a secondment ending in June 2025.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the supply plan, ensuring compliance with inventory policies and optimization of inventory levels to meet customer demands efficiently.
• Act as the key planning representative, managing relationships with supply partners, co-packers, and internal teams to mitigate supply risks and address site challenges.
• Prepare and analyze reports, providing insights into inventory levels, forecast accuracy, and supply issues. Use these insights to drive continuous improvement in planning processes.
• Facilitate the creation of firm order zones and indicative forecasts and ensure the robust planning and inventory management of materials at third-party contract packers.
• Develop an end-to-end understanding of operations and supply to anticipate and resolve issues that may impact supply continuity. Communicate effectively across cross-functional teams to optimize outcomes.

About You

You are a motivated and driven individual with a strong willingness to learn and excel in a dynamic environment. Your attention to detail, coupled with your problem-solving skills, makes you an ideal candidate for this role. You also bring:

• A background in supply planning within a Manufacturing environment, with a strong understanding of inventory management, demand forecasting, and supply chain coordination.
• Strong analytical abilities with experience in reporting.
• Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to manage and influence stakeholders effectively.
• A proactive approach, with the motivation to achieve targets and continuously improve processes.
• Proficiency with MS Excel and SAP highly regarded.

Why Asahi Beverages?

Asahi Beverages is a leading multi-beverage organization with a rich and varied history. Our regional head office is based in Melbourne, with sales, manufacturing, and distribution centers 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.