Planning Manager - Inventory & Distribution
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Planning Manager - Inventory & Distribution
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* Based in Melbourne, at our Southbank office fitted with an on-site bar, and end-of-trip facilities
* Work from home flexibility
* Shape national supply chain planning across 30+ distribution centres
* Lead a high-performing team and drive system transformation
* Based in Melbourne, at our Southbank office fitted with an on-site bar, and end-of-trip facilities
* Work from home flexibility
* Shape national supply chain planning across 30+ distribution centres
* Lead a high-performing team and drive system transformation
Impact
Asahi Beverages is seeking a driven and strategic Planning Manager – Inventory & Distribution to lead a critical function within our Supply Chain network. Based in Melbourne and reporting to the Head of Inventory, Materials & Distribution, you’ll oversee a large-scale, national planning network. This is a rare opportunity to shape the end-to-end Inventory and Distribution Planning function, lead a geographically dispersed team, and drive key optimisation opportunities to deliver Asahi’s broader Supply Chain strategy.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead a national team of 4 direct and 17 indirect reports across Inventory and Distribution Planning, including intercompany movements
* Optimise finished goods replenishment across the Asahi network, balancing service levels, cost, and network efficiency
* Act as the key Planning partner for Asahi’s Logistics team (transport and warehousing operations)
* Challenge and drive improvements across Inventory and Distribution Planning processes and tools
* Translate complex data into actionable Planning decisions
* Support implementation of a new Advanced Planning System
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have extensive experience in supply chain and leadership enabling you to set a clear vision and expectations for your team, support their ongoing development, and leverage your Planning expertise to enable your team’s optimal performance.
* Extensive experience in Planning - combined with distribution & inventory management experience
* Leadership: managing a geographically dispersed team in a complex network
* Experience navigating workplace change: implementing new systems, refining processes, all while bringing your team on the journey
* Deep understanding of Planning - cross-functional experience working in collaboration with other supply chain and corporate functions would be an advantage
* Strong financial acumen to enable you to make commercially sound decisions that drive best for business outcomes
* Excellent communication and influencing skills to build relationships with a diverse stakeholder group
Why Asahi?
At Asahi Beverages, we're passionate about crafting more than just drinks - we craft moments of connection, celebration, and shared enjoyment. We bring together a diverse portfolio of iconic beverage brands, a commitment to quality, and a drive to constantly innovate. Headquartered in Melbourne and with facilities right across Australia and New Zealand, you’ll find Asahi is a place where talent is nurtured, and ambition is rewarded. If you’re ready to toast your future, we’re ready to meet you.
We are a Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to responding to all applicants.
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Food and Beverage Services
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