MPS Planner

Job description

We're a global business, building diverse brands and touching lives all over the world with our products. But that doesn't stop us caring as much about the sustainability of our business as we do the success of our brands and our people. Together we can feel good about the work we do every day. Surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers, you'll work with purpose in an inclusive and diverse culture, bringing fresh ideas and simply being you! Please note this is a 12 month contract opportunity

About the Role:

The MPS Planner at our Minto factory is responsible for scheduling a portfolio of raw and packaging materials involved in the processes for making our delicious ice-cream Streets brands such as Cornetto, GayTime & Magnum.

Reporting into the Planning Manager your responsibilities will include:

· Balance the requirements of customer service, inventory and supplier costs to deliver targets
· React quickly to changes in actual sales, the sales forecast and supplier delivery dates
· Highlight risks and develop contingencies to ensure production plan and customer service levels are maintained
· Coordinate supply chain activities related to new product launch and deletion; identify constraints and highlighting potential risks
· Build strong relationships with Factory, Production Planners, Buying, Warehouse and other parts of the Supply Chain team. Leverage these relationships to improve the quality and robustness of supply plans that assist in business decisions
· Work with factories and key suppliers to resolve operational supply chain issues
· Continually search for opportunities to improve reliability and responsiveness
· Maintain the data integrity of the material planning systems

To be successful you will have:

· Previous experience in a supply chain function/ team, ideally within a planning team
· Excellent numerical skills including analysis
· Advanced Excel skills and SAP would be advantageous
· Critical thinking and problem solving
· Excellent people skills – with the ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholder interactions

You will be joining a company where making a positive impact is our mission. We value and embrace our inclusive and diverse culture where individuality is celebrated. We want everyone to bring their ‘Whole Self' and this includes you. #uniquelyunilever”

If you have any questions about the opportunity or your application please send an email to our Talent team at ANZ.Talent@Unilever.com