Job Description We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Planning Specialist to join our Kingsgrove Roastery on a 7-month fixed-term contract . Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will play a key role in driving effective production planning, ensuring optimal use of resources, and supporting the timely delivery of high-quality products. This role is ideal for someone with strong SAP expertise and a background in manufacturing or supply chain planning who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment. Key Responsibilities Production Planning Develop and manage weekly production plans aligned to demand forecasts and plant capacity Coordinate export production requirements Partner with Demand Planning and Operations teams to resolve planning issues Troubleshoot SAP APO-related production planning issues Support production leave planning to meet operational requirements Produce extended production forecasts as required Plan and order raw materials based on forecast demand Maintain and update SAP master data and Bills of Materials (BOMs) Warehouse & Logistics Coordination Coordinate weekly transport to third-party logistics (3PL) providers Manage SAP stock transactions and bookings Create purchase orders and shipment documentation Maintain accurate and timely records Build effective relationships across factory, logistics providers, and 3PL partners Production Order Control Ensure production orders are completed accurately and on time within SAP Resolve system discrepancies (e.g. COGI errors, write-offs) Manage Loscam pallet accounts and variances Reporting & Continuous Improvement Analyse production performance and report on plan vs actual variances Identify and implement corrective actions Deliver daily, weekly, monthly, and YTD reporting Support audits, compliance requirements, and improvement initiatives Work Health & Safety Promote and maintain a strong safety culture aligned with ANZ WHS standards Participate in risk assessments, incident investigations, and audits Ensure compliance with safe work practices and procedures Contribute to ongoing safety improvements and reporting
