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Simplot Vendor Replenishment Planner Metcash in Sydney Olympic Park, Australia
Vendor Replenishment Planner Metcash
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Date: 26 Jun 2024
Location: Sydney Olympic Park, NSW, AU, 2127
Company: Simplot
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 Australia and New Zealand’s major retail and foodservice customers and are part of Simplot’s Global Food business. With 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, Simplot Global Food serves retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, and employs 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific.
In Australia, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating food that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Australian life for generations, and include Leggo’s, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.
Culture and Benefits
Fuelled by our Purpose to 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
Discounted health insurance and gym memberships
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 in Australia values the innovation and relationship building that comes from face-to-face connection but also recognises the need for flexibility in the lives of our team members. This is why we have a hybrid work environment, with 3 days in the office / Wednesday being a set ‘connect day’ where we all come together to maintain our successful culture of innovation, connection and collaboration.
About our role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Vendor Replenishment Planner / Integrated Supply Planner to work on site with our client Metcash (inner North West of Sydney).
As a seasoned ISP/VRP, you will play a pivotal role in building and managing a durable relationship between our internal Commercial, Demand and Operations stakeholders and Metcash, including managing stock, and delivering service targets whilst driving end to end supply chain efficiencies for both businesses.
What you will do
Reporting into the Customer Collaboration Manager, your expertise in the creation of forward execution plans and proactive management of risk against the replenishment plan will be critical. Working on site 2-3 days a week, and balancing time between your customer and the Simplot team, you will be supported and enabled to bring your best self to work with flexible work arrangements on days and hours of the week.
Furthermore, you will:
Support the internal Collaboration cycle alongside Commercial, Demand and Supply stakeholders
Work on site 2-3 days a week as an embedded partner with Metcash to maximise the ordering processes and track inventory investment for superb service
Deliver agreed service targets, with proactive and pre-emptive actions including best in class reporting
Drive continuous improvement activities surrounding collaborative forecast alignment/ customer-level inputs – systemisation, analytics and process – to drive end to end supply chain efficiencies for both businesses
Manage run in and run outs for smooth launches of NPD and efficient range changes
Support our Commercial, Demand and Operations teams by providing insightful analysis to propel smart decisions.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
Proven customer relationship management experience in replenishment or supply chain within the FMCG industry
A curious mind, with a keen eye for detail to unveil opportunities for providing insightful analysis of market trends to drive commercial decisions
Natural problem solving abilities with an adaptive mindset to pivot where needed
High energy to enjoy the fast paced nature of the work on site and in between head office
A passion for working hands on in role between product, data and relationships
Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing coupled with the ability to influence across all levels of the stakeholder group
A commitment to ongoing learning and growth with an appetite for long term career mobility within our global business.
If this sounds like you, then please apply online today. Applications close Wednesday 10th of July 2024.
Please note CV screening and interviews may commence prior to the closing date. Applicants must have Australian/N.Z citizenship or independent PR visa status to be considered for the role.
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Job Requisition ID: 19123
Travel Required : None
Location(s): SAPL Office - Sydney Olympic Park
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 careers.contact@simplot.com
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