Supply Chain Planner - Animal Health & Seed Location: Macquarie Park, NSW, AU, 2113
Supply Chain Planner – Animal Health & Seeds Join Australia's leading Agribusiness with a 180-year history Great Place to Work Certified 2023-2024 Macquarie Park, NSW | Hybrid Working Arrangements For over 180 years, Nutrien Ag Solutions has been integral to the Australian agricultural industry. We are committed to providing quality local advice, knowledge and expertise for customers and helping feed Australia's future.
Growth is a top priority for Nutrien Ag Solutions, and it doesn't just apply to the nutrients we make or the size of our business. Our Supply Chain and Logistics business unit has been undergoing a transformation in recent months, modernising and adding new state-of-the-art distribution centres to better support our Network of over 700 retail stores across Australia. Our goal is to create an integrated supply chain that leverages people, assets, processes, and technology to safely optimise our capability and deliver comprehensive value to the customer into the future.
About the opportunity: We are currently seeking a detail-oriented, agile, and deadline-driven Supply Chain Planner to join our highly successful proprietary products team.
Reporting to the National Business Manager - Specialty, you will be responsible for ensuring timely, cost-efficient, quality supply of Y-Tex & Dynagro product to meet strategic targets as set by the LAP division & the national procurement team.
In this exciting and fast-paced role, you will provide regular category relevant analysis to assist the National Marketing & Sales Manager, National Business Manager, Specialty and the National Commercial and Operations Manager. You will also be required to liaise internally and externally across customers and suppliers. As such, professional and high-quality verbal communication skills are business-critical to this role.
There will be good opportunity for growth within this role for the right candidate.
In addition to other regular and ad hoc tasks, you will:
Develop supply plans against forecasts for suppliers to produce, manufacture and ship against Purchase ingredients or finished product in a cost-effective, timely and professional manner to ensure agreed deadlines are met Ensure adequate stock levels are maintained, investigate order discrepancies and effectively manage shelf life and inventory turns Work with suppliers around pricing, deliveries, any quality control issues and continuously monitor, evaluate, and improve supplier performance. Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships with a focus on providing accurate, timely information. Track, maintain updates and ensure raised purchase orders are on schedule and correct in the system. Utilise, optimise, and enhance the ERP system (SAP) to improve stock flow, inventory, and service level outcomes. To be successful in this role you will need: Significant relevant experience in a similar purchasing or Supply Planning role Knowledge of inventory management and supply chain concepts Highly developed stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels within the business Strong attention to detail and time management skills with the ability to work in a seasonally busy environment Solutions-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement Strong analytical ability with intermediate/advanced ability in MS Excel Tertiary qualifications in Commerce/business/agribusiness/supply chain Previous experience with SAP is desirable Experience in supply chain for the ag industry and/or experience with perishable products and shelf-life will be highly regarded What we offer you! A competitive remuneration and benefits package An additional day of leave – Nutrien Day Purchased leave scheme benefits Gender neutral parental leave policy A supportive and engaging environment that will support personal/professional development Opportunities to support community partnerships across our network Be a member of a company committed to feeding the future Apply today! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, click on the APPLY button. To find out more about Nutrien Ag Solutions head to Nutrien Ag Solutions or follow us on LinkedIn.
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 13th November 2024 In accordance with Nutrien Ag Solutions' policies, you may be required to undergo a pre-employment background and medical. All considered applicants will need to undergo a VEVO/visa check. At this time only candidates with an existing and future right to work in Australia can be considered.
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