In Australia, the J.R. Simplot Company's core operations are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to major retail and foodservice customers in Australia and New Zealand. The Simplot Global Food business includes 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, serving retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, with 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Globally, the J.R. Simplot Company employs 15,000 people, driving innovation and excellence across diverse industries.
Within the Australian market, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating meals that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Aussie life for generations, and include Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.
Culture and Benefits
At Simplot, we are fuelled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:
- Respect for Resources
- Spirit of Innovation
- Passion for People
We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.
Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.
The Perks
- Flexible working arrangements and a variety of engaging Health and Wellbeing programs
- Diverse Leadership Development Programs and Professional Development Support
- Employee Reward and Recognition Program
- Bonus incentives and discounted Health Insurance
- Sensory Club Program – Enjoy and taste our new product launches and access to our Culinary cooking sessions
- Novated Car Leasing Agreements
- Income Protection Insurance
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
Simplot values the creativity and meaningful relationships that grow through face-to-face connection while also recognising the importance of flexibility for our team members. Our hybrid work environment includes four days in the office, with Wednesdays as our dedicated ‘Connect Day' bringing everyone together to strengthen our successful culture of innovation and collaboration.
About our role
We are seeking a full-time, permanent Supply Planner to join our team based at Chifley Park in Mentone. Reporting to the Supply Planning Manager – Veg & Sauces, this role is responsible for overseeing supply planning for our Echuca manufacturing plant.
You will manage the end-to-end supply chain planning functions for the plant, ensuring customer service targets are met while maintaining inventory within policy limits and driving supply efficiency. You will ensure alignment between upstream processes - including WIP management, key materials such as crops, and supplier inputs—and the finished goods plan.
This role also plays a key part in enhancing supply chain agility by identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities. You will ensure consistent deployment of both insourced and outsourced planning processes across the team and coordinate the supply response in the monthly S&OP process to support effective resource allocation and business planning.
What you will do
- Drive operational excellence to support product leadership and cost competitiveness strategies.
- Manage and strengthen internal partnerships across the extended supply chain, including Ag Services, Procurement, Demand, Commercial, Logistics, and Finance.
- Ensure supply planning processes operate at Class A standards, with a strong understanding of manufacturing sites, seasonal factors, and key material supply.
- Oversee sanctioning processes for crops and finished goods, and ensure WIP plans align with seasonal requirements, escalating exceptions as needed.
- Integrate alternate or dual supply streams in response to changing business needs and manage planning for product changes through the NPI process.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain agility, efficiency, and inventory optimisation.
- Coordinate the monthly supply review process, ensuring effective decision-making and alignment with the S&OP business plan.
- Support scenario planning and financial modelling to inform supply chain decisions.
- Directly manage a planning portfolio within the category to implement best practices and support peak periods.
About you
- Tertiary qualifications in either Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, Logistics are essential
- Substantial supply chain planning experience in Food or related FMCG industry is preferred
- Demonstrated ability to develop cross-functional relationships
- Understanding of Class A, Integrated Business Management principles is highly desirable
- Experience with Advanced Planning Systems (eg i2 SCP or other) is desirable.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Access)
- Strong understanding of Master Planning concepts and execution processes (logistics, customer service, deployment).
- Analytical and modelling skills enabling sound financial decision making
If this sounds like you, then please apply online now.
Applications close Friday 28th August. Simplot reserves the right to commence recruiting activity prior to closing date.
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Job Requisition ID: 23001
Travel Required: Up to 25%
Location(s): GF Chifley Business Park Office - Melbourne
Country: Australia
Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you feel you would be a great addition to our team please apply online today, we would love to hear from you. If you require technical assistance, please email us at [email protected]
