Supply Planner

We are PZ Cussons. Our purpose is For everyone, for life, for good.

Sustainability and the wellbeing of people, families and communities everywhere are at the heart of everything that we do.

Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Cussons Baby, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.

Supply Planner
- Join a global FMCG company with iconic brands
- Newly created role managing our laundry category
- Great company culture, employee discounts and hybrid working

Due to a reorganisation of our global procurement function, PZ Cussons ANZ has an exciting opportunity for a passionate Supply Planner who is ready to make their mark and manage the end-to-end planning and logistics for our laundry category.

About Us

At PZ Cussons, we are passionate about our culture, our brands, our people, and their development. The employee led Social, Health and Wellbeing committee drives regular activities where people can get together and connect and our forward thinking, flexible work policy, staff discounts and half-day Fridays are some other attractive benefits as well as access to over 20,000 online courses through LinkedIn Learning. We have fun but we work hard and support each other to drive growth and achieve great results.

With a reputation for excellence and an impressive and wide-ranging brand portfolio including, Rafferty's Garden, Morning Fresh, Radiant, Original Source, Imperial Leather and St Tropez, PZ Cussons Australia is a growing success story offering over 400 SKU's to our consumers.

The Role

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive team player to join the Planning team as a Supply Planner. This role will suit someone who likes a challenge and has a willingness to learn. Reporting to the Operations Planning Manager, you will have the opportunity to put your excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to the test.

Typically, you will have two to four years of experience in a similar role, demonstrate a strong understanding of S&OP/IBP and have a high customer service ethic and business acumen.

The key responsibilities for the role include:

- Create a supply plan which optimizes inventory levels and resource utilization
- Identification and resolution of stock imbalances
- Maintain projected inventory targets and proactively recommend and implement inventory optimization opportunities.
- Participate and play an active part in the execution of RI/RO plans
- Drive process efficiencies
- Generate & maintain tools such as SAP, SAP APO & Excel inventory reports

Qualifications and experience
- Degree Level (Business / Logistics / Statistical) - preferable but not essential
- Previous experience in a similar role within the FMCG industry
- Comprehensive knowledge of Supply Planning processes and policies
- Understanding of Oliver Wight IBP methodology / S&OP
- Experience using SAP, SAP APO, Advanced Excel, other Supply Chain Tools
- Strong written and numeric skills and must be able to demonstrate analytical agility with a strong attention to detail.
- Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be notified._