THE COMPANY Our client is a global leader in beauty and cosmetics, renowned for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and diversity. With a portfolio of iconic brands spanning skincare, makeup, haircare, and fragrance, our client is dedicated to creating high-quality, accessible products for all. Our clients operations include their Warehouse, Customer Care, Master Data and Supply Chain teams. These teams work in partnership with our Divisions to ensure we continuously improve our supply chain and achieve greater agility and efficiency to meet the needs of our clients. Operations have an important responsibility to focus on uncompromising standards of quality control, employee safety and our environmental commitments. ABOUT THE JOB The co-packing planner will be responsible for managing a portfolio of ongoing and promotional contract packing requirements for our client across Australia and New Zealand. This role will be accountable for scheduling and executing co-packing operations to ensure the availability of the manufactured products, while optimizing customer service, costs and improving the stock quality. Key responsibilities include: Lead the co-packing planning process according to the targeted service level, costs, and inventory control standards, while following all required internal and external control requirements. Manage the monthly/weekly/daily co-packing operational activities for an assigned portfolio. Create and schedule the production plan and the components deliveries to the co-packers. Communicate the production plan to the co-packers and follow its execution by managing purchase orders and deliveries between the co-packers/the distribution center (s) Manage the non-factory componentry purchasing process to ensure all components are available at the co-packer to achieve delivery on time targets. Control stock levels at the co-packer's site, including conducting monthly stock reconciliation and annual stock takes. Manage the replenishment and stock to interstate warehouses and internal storage locations. Analyze and report on co-packers' performance (production, quality, stock levels) and ensure that they are following our clients requirements especially in terms of quality and traceability. Lead and coordinate improvement projects with a focus on simplifying and automating process to drive productivity and remove complexity in the supply chain. Participate in meetings, work groups or multi-disciplinary projects to contribute in improving the co-packing process. Educate the rest of the business on best practices and operating standards related to co-packing. Work as part of a team with all stakeholders involved in the manufacturing and co-packing process favoring a spirit of mutual help and cooperation. ABOUT YOU SAP expertise in relation of physical distribution & materials management is strongly preferred. Solid understanding of supply chain's physical, informational, and financial flows. Strong understanding of customer expectations and demonstrated high level of customer service. Experience working with co-packers or external third-party suppliers is strongly preferred. Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, finance, business, or related field is strongly preferred. At least 2 years' experience in supply chain planning function such as production, supply or demand planning or operations management function is strongly preferred. Detail oriented and self-motivated with strong organizational skills (multi-tasking). Good verbal and written communication skills including meeting facilitation and presentations. Good stakeholder management skills. Please apply now, or for further information email Kimberley at kimberley.leonard@marsrecruitment.com.au