Market Distribution Planner

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA • Concord West, NSW

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About The Position

This role is responsible for managing the supply network across the Nestlé Pacific Islands business. It involves working at the centre of a fast-paced supply chain, partnering with teams across Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics and International Markets to deliver exceptional service levels while optimising inventory, costs and business performance.

Requirements

• Experience in Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Factory Logistics, Manufacturing or a related Supply Chain function.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance service, inventory, capacity and cost objectives.
• Proven experience managing supply plans, inventory and production requirements in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence influencing and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve supply challenges and drive business outcomes.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex supply issues into clear recommendations and actions.
• Experience using planning systems such as SAP APO, SNP or similar supply planning tools.
• A proactive, resilient and continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to challenge existing processes and drive efficiencies.
• High attention to detail, strong organisational skills and a passion for delivering results.
• Full Australian working rights

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply plans that deliver customer service, inventory and working capital targets.
• Identify supply risks and capacity constraints, providing recommendations to support business decisions.
• Partner with manufacturing teams to optimise production plans, capacity utilisation and supply continuity.
• Manage supply and demand changes, resolving exceptions and adjusting plans to minimise risk and maintain service levels.
• Lead planning discussions and communicate supply issues, impacts and trade-offs to stakeholders across the business.
• Manage inventory policies and stock levels to ensure product availability while optimising stock cover and minimising waste.
• Support promotional activity, new product launches and Inter-Market Supply (IMS) requirements across local and export markets.
• Establish short and long-term production requirements and monitor execution against plan.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning effectiveness, efficiency and supply chain performance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + attractive bonus program
• Fully maintained company vehicle, plus a company phone and tablet (for Field Sales roles)
• Up to 5 ‘KitKat Days’ each year to rest, recharge and support your wellbeing
• Personalised development and varied career opportunities within a global FMCG leader
• Wellbeing perks including free flu vaccinations, discounted private health insurance, and discounted gym memberships
• Access to Purchased Leave, Volunteering Leave, Sports Leave and Emergency Services Leave
• Up to 18 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Discounts on Nestlé products and offers from our retail and service partners
• Novated leasing options
• Salary sacrifice to superannuation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed