Material Planner


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Material Planner

About our company:

Pax Australia is located in Ingleburn.

We specialise in the mixing and filling of Aerosol and Liquid products for use in personal care, therapeutic, industrial and household categories for the domestic and export market.

About the Position

We are currently seeking an experienced Material Plannerto join the team.

This is a great opportunity for an ASAP start within a busy team. Being a specific role, it is essential that you have prior experience within a comparable role.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager you will be responsible for the purchasing and planning of packaging materials to support the production plan, adhering to a just-in-time system.

Responsibilities

Daily alignment of material requirement to the planned production schedule
Reacting to unplanned fluctuations in material requirements with a sense of urgency
Review of safety stocks, MOQ’s and pack sizes on a periodic basis
Manage run out of materials and change over to alternatives
Ensuring service level agreements are consistently met
Responsible for maintaining the integrity of data transacted through the ERP system
Maintaining effective communication within the organisation, and with suppliers and customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Commerce, Science, IT, or a related field
Minimum 2 years’ experience in inventory/materials planning in a FMCG environment
Solid understanding of basic Supply Chain Theory
Intermediate to advanced knowledge in ERP systems
Intermediate – advanced Excel skills
Self-motivation with the drive to succeed in a demanding and continually changing work environment
Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving skills
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to execute tasks and assignments independently along with the team
Positive “can-do” attitude and work well under pressure.
Positive communication skills to build relationships with departments and suppliers.

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