Overview
After an internal promotion, we’re on the lookout for a highly motivated Materials Planner to join our Planning & Logistics team at Sara Lee.
You’ll be trained by the best, learning directly from the person who has just stepped up in their career. As our new Materials Planner, you’ll be the critical ingredient in the recipe for supply chain success—ensuring the right materials arrive at the right time, every time. If you’re detail-driven, love problem-solving, and thrive on making supply chains work seamlessly, this role could be the icing on the cake for your career.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Manage purchasing activities for raw materials, packaging, and consumables.
- Work closely with suppliers to secure on-time deliveries and resolve issues.
- Forecast demand, plan orders, and maintain optimal stock levels.
- Monitor production performance and adjust supply plans as needed.
- Develop safety stock policies and manage inventory, including EOL and slow-moving stock.
- Track supplier performance and support risk mitigation with Procurement.
- Drive continuous improvement across supply chain efficiency and cost management.
- Support the annual budgeting process.
What You’ll Bring
- Advanced Excel skills (essential).
- Experience with Power BI and/or D365 (advantageous).
- Prior experience in FMCG or the food industry.
- Strong analytical skills with a sharp eye for detail.
- Great communication skills and cooperative approach.
- An inquisitive, energetic nature and a drive to make things better.
Why Join Sara Lee?
- Be part of a comeback story – Sara Lee is back, stronger than ever, with quality you can taste in every bite.
- Career growth – this role has opened through an internal promotion; we love helping our people rise like a perfectly baked sponge.
- Work with iconic products – play a part in delivering desserts and treats Australians know, love, and share.
- Collaborative culture – partner with experts across supply chain, production, and procurement (because teamwork is the cherry on top).
- Continuous improvement – bring your fresh ideas to help us scoop up smarter, more efficient ways of working.
Application questions
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years of experience do you have as a Materials Planner?
- What’s your expected annual base salary?
- Do you have experience using Microsoft Excel?
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📌 Materials Planner
🏢 Sara Lee Australia
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