Operational Planning Lead - Swanbank

The Opportunity

The Operational Planning Lead is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and coordination of the site-based planning team (Material Planners and Production Planners) at Swanbank. This role ensures effective execution of material and production planning processes and acts as the key link between site operations and the broader network planning function.

What you’ll be doing:

• Accountable for developing the ‘long-term’ production plan for all production lines (weeks 4 to 52).
• Ensure production plans are aligned with demand, capacity, and material availability.
• Responsible for modelling and planning stock-builds / plant shut-downs.
• Compiles, interprets and publishes capacity data to support the monthly IBP cycle (Capacity Review and Supply Review).
• Ensure alignment of site plans with policies set by the Network Operational Planning Manager.
• Oversee and support the execution of material and production planning activities.
• Monitor adherence to planning processes, tools, and systems, driving consistency and best practice at the site.
• Responsible for compiling and issuing daily / weekly attainment numbers.
• Maintain all master data for production planning.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, tools, and systems at the site.

Experience that you will bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualification.
• FMCG experience.
• Extensive experience in SAP System.
• Managerial and Leadership experience.
• Proven experience to lead a team and to influence and coach people including experience with translating the technical into easily understandable language and concepts.

What's in it for you

• Grow your career – we like to promote from within and have incredible learning and development opportunities around the world. 
• An inclusive parental leave policy for both primary and secondary caregivers.
• Gradual return to work to help you transition back from parental leave. 
• Flexible working – hybrid working and flexible start and finish times. 
• We are committed to giving back to our communities, so we provide you with volunteer leave to do so.
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave to give you more time to recharge & a day off on your birthday.

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.