Production Planner

• Based in Docklands, with one day per week at our Pakenham site + hybrid working arrangement.
• Competitive salary package + incentives.
• Leading global brand with a strong presence across Australia, Europe, Middle East, North & South America

THE OPPORTUNITY

Looking for a planning role where you can turn data into real operational decisions? 

As our Production Planner, you will manage the tissue culture forecast planning function, develop production plans to meet tissue culture orders, track real-time activity and support effective inventory management through the IVS system. You will also provide reporting, system support and practical insights to improve processes and support the future capacity across our nursery operations.

Some of your key responsibilities, will include:

• Develop and maintain tissue culture production and forecast plans.
• Analyse data to identify trends, risks and opportunities to improve planning and production efficiency.
• Use Power BI and other reporting tools to provide clear insights that support operational decisions.
• Support inventory and capacity planning to ensure production requirements are met.
• Work closely with Tissue Culture, Nursery and other teams to resolve planning issues and align priorities.
• Contribute to future capacity, resource and budget planning.

If you're ready for a challenge and this role sounds like you, then we would encourage you to apply.  To be considered for this role, applicants will need to demonstrate capabilities in the following:

• Previous exposure to planning roles within FMCG, agriculture, manufacturing or a similar operational environment
• Experience using inventory management systems such as IVS or equivalent 
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Proficient in excel with some experience in Power BI or similar reporting tools
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams. 
• Valid Australian working rights
• Valid Drivers License

ABOUT US

Driscoll’s Australia is an exciting joint venture company owned by Costa Group - Australia’s leading integrated growing and marketer of premium quality fresh produce and Driscoll’s (USA) – the world’s market leader in berries.  Partnering with a broad grower base across a national footprint, Driscoll’s Australia supplies year round delicious, branded berries to consumers using exclusively patented varieties developed by our joint venture partners breeding programs. Since our inception we have successfully achieved significant yearly growth and market share, enabling us to become the market leader in our category.

BENEFITS

Want to join Driscoll’s? Our passion for berries extends to nurturing our people, we invest in your growth and prosperity through various benefits:

• Paid Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks’ pay for the primary carer and up to 2 weeks for the secondary carer.
• Mentoring and Coaching: Programs designed to support your professional development with our local and global teams
• Employee Reward and Recognition: Service recognition awards and access to perks and discounted products through our recognition program
• Annual Health Program: Seasonal flu shots onsite 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Tailored well-being programs, confidential advice and big brand discounts!

Employee benefits are subject to eligibility requirements, please visit our website to learn more about accessing our benefits as a Driscoll’s employee.

Experience the Driscoll’s difference. Apply now to connect with our friendly team and learn more about the exceptional employee experience at Driscoll’s.

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