12 Month Maternity Leave Contract | Planning Manager | Kilcoy Cuisine Solutions

ABOUT US

About Kilcoy Global Foods

As a rapidly growing world-class organisation with a global footprint spanning every step of the food journey – join us to create food the world loves to eat!

Our people are innovative, with a diversity of expertise, working together with our customers to create value at every opportunity.

We are constantly looking for problem solvers who combine creativity with passion in our quest in to deliver fresh, natural, and convenient food solutions across the globe.

ABOUT THE ROLE

LOCATION: Bells Creek, Caloundra

Manage and lead the delivery of the logistics operation and export documentation, to ensure delivery of product as sold, whilst maximising profit and ensuring compliance through efficient and cost-effective arrangements.

• Lead and optimise end-to-end supply chain, demand and production planning activities across the site.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve forecast accuracy, inventory performance, service levels and overall supply chain efficiency.
• Partner closely with Sales, Operations, Production and suppliers to ensure materials and finished goods are available when required.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, inventory optimisation, waste reduction and manufacturing excellence.
• Identify and manage supply chain risks, developing proactive solutions to minimise disruption to production and customer supply.
• Contribute to strategic projects, including the implementation of AI-driven production planning solutions such as the Red Meat Solver.
• Provide high-level analysis and commercial insights to support business decision-making, budgeting, forecasting and product costing.
• Build strong supplier and stakeholder relationships while balancing short-term operational requirements with longer-term strategic objectives.

ABOUT YOU

Experience / Qualifications Required

• 3+ years' experience in Production Planning, Supply Planning or a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience within the FMCG, Food Manufacturing or Meat Industries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Proven ability to work effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across multiple teams.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills preferred.
• A proactive and continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities to improve planning, inventory and supply chain performance.

BENEFITS

• Access to discounted premium meat
• An organisation where cultural diversity is celebrated
• Salary Continuation Insurance cover
• Access to discounted health insurance

This is a long-term career opportunity, working for an enterprise business with Corporate Offices on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. We have recorded business growth of 20% year on year with sales in excess of $2 billion. We are committed to building a work environment that fosters an agile plus flexible workplace and where employee wellbeing is paramount.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are looking to join a company that promotes innovation, is a leader in industry and champions success, then apply now.

We are an equal opportunity employer and make every effort to select the best qualified individual for the job based on job related qualifications and experiences. Some of the information we collect via your application form and resume is “personal” information as defined by the Privacy Act. All information provided via your application form and resume is treated as confidential.