Supply Chain Planner Packaging

at  Nutrien Ag Solutions

Job req id: 16768
Date: 3 May 2024
Location:Dandenong, VIC, AU, 3175
At Nutrien Ag Solutions, our purpose is to grow our world from the ground up and we do so with safety and integrity as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.
For over 180 years, our business 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. With a national network of more than 700 locations, Nutrien Ag Solutions is one of the largest agribusinesses operating in Australia.
Employing the best and brightest minds, our business is supported by an extensive network of corporate branches, franchises, members, and agents. Our team are experts in a range of different farming areas, including precision farming services, marketing livestock and wool, agricultural services, finance, insurance, ag merchandise, water, and real estate.
We are on the lookout for a detail oriented and deadline driven supply chain professional to join our highly successful proprietary products team.

In addition to other regular and ad hoc tasks, you will:

• Ensure all labels and drums are available when required for all Seasonal product requirements, prior to production start dates.
• Purchase all required product labels and ensure adequate stock levels are maintained
• Work with suppliers around pricing, deliveries, any quality control issues and continuously monitor, evaluate, and improve supplier performance.
• Work in compliance with all Australian regulatory environment and QA requirements
• Ensure the relevant websites have the current label versions and Material Data Safety Sheets and facilitate the updates with our Marketing team as changes occur.
• Utilise, optimise, and enhance the ERP system (SAP) to improve stock flow, inventory, and service level outcomes.
• Minimise label obsolescence with optimal ordering and label movements to where production is required. Prepare a quarterly label/sleeve report for management with stock on hand, approximate age of stock and likely upcoming obsolescence provisions required.
• Track, maintain updates and ensure raised purchase orders are on schedule and correct in the system.
• Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships with a focus on accurate timely information

To be successful in this role you will need:

• 3+ years’ experience in a purchasing or supply planning role
• Quantitative and analytical experience, including solid comfort with Excel
• Solid attention to detail and time management skills
• Tertiary qualifications in Commerce/business/agribusiness/supply chain
• Effective communication skills in dealing with different levels of stakeholders
• Previous experience working with SAP will be desirabl