Planning Specialist (7-Month Fixed Term)

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Planning Specialist to join our Kingsgrove Roastery on a 7-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will play a key role in driving effective production planning, ensuring optimal use of resources, and supporting the timely delivery of high-quality products.

This role is ideal for someone with strong SAP expertise and a background in manufacturing or supply chain planning who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning

• Develop and manage weekly production plans aligned to demand forecasts and plant capacity
• Coordinate export production requirements
• Partner with Demand Planning and Operations teams to resolve planning issues
• Troubleshoot SAP APO-related production planning issues
• Support production leave planning to meet operational requirements
• Produce extended production forecasts as required
• Plan and order raw materials based on forecast demand
• Maintain and update SAP master data and Bills of Materials (BOMs)

Warehouse & Logistics Coordination

• Coordinate weekly transport to third-party logistics (3PL) providers
• Manage SAP stock transactions and bookings
• Create purchase orders and shipment documentation
• Maintain accurate and timely records
• Build effective relationships across factory, logistics providers, and 3PL partners

Production Order Control

• Ensure production orders are completed accurately and on time within SAP
• Resolve system discrepancies (e.g. COGI errors, write-offs)
• Manage Loscam pallet accounts and variances

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Analyse production performance and report on plan vs actual variances
• Identify and implement corrective actions
• Deliver daily, weekly, monthly, and YTD reporting
• Support audits, compliance requirements, and improvement initiatives

Work Health & Safety

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture aligned with ANZ WHS standards
• Participate in risk assessments, incident investigations, and audits
• Ensure compliance with safe work practices and procedures
• Contribute to ongoing safety improvements and reporting

Qualifications

About You

Experience & Skills

• Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or production planning
• Strong working knowledge of SAP in a planning/production environment
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data skills
• Strong stakeholder communication and collaboration skills
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office capability
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and change management

Key Competencies

• Ability to simplify complexity and communicate clearly
• Strong ownership, accountability, and operational discipline
• Collaborative approach with cross-functional teams
• Leadership mindset with the ability to influence outcomes

Why Join Us?

• Exposure to end-to-end supply chain operations
• Opportunity to contribute to operational excellence initiatives
• Collaborative and fast-paced manufacturing environment

Additional Information

Working at JDE Peet's is hands‑on and rewarding, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact while working as part of a collaborative, one‑team culture. We're a fast‑paced, purpose‑driven organisation focused on what matters most. Our environment values energy, agility, and bold thinking. If you're ready to grow your career and contribute within a global business, JDE Peet's could be the place for you.

Your application

If you are interested in this career opportunity at JDE Peet's, apply and join us. After receiving your application we will do our utmost to give you quick feedback. Part of the recruitment procedure at JDE Peet's would be an online assessment, followed by interviews. A pre-employment check can be part of the recruitment process.

Our DE&I Statement

At JDE Peet's we aim to create a better future where we authentically serve, reflect and embrace everyone. We believe in fostering a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation where everyone feels comfortable to truly be who they are and unleash their full potential. This means we do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of our race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, disability, or any other trait protected by law.

Throughout the entire employee lifecycle, we place DE&I at the core of our people processes. This enables us to drive objectivity and eliminate any potential bias, ensuring an inclusive experience in the workplace. Do not hesitate to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.

Our efforts on this agenda have earned us the prestigious Catalyst Award, as well as the Fair Pay Leader Certification in 2025 thanks to an unexplained gender pay gap of 0.52%.

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JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.