
Network Planning Manager
CHEP
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Macquarie Park • Australia
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About the role
- Lead planning across a complex, multi platform national network.
- Coach and develop a team of senior analysts and analysts.
- Expand planning into long term, strategic horizons.
- Shape digitisation, systemisation and automation across planning.
- Influence 50+ internal stakeholders across Sales, Category, Logistics, Finance and Operations.
- Drive planning horizon of 18-24 months into Integrated Business Planning (IBP) cycle.
- Deliver continuous improvement or cost out initiatives through national programs and network optimisation.
- Analyse network constraints, capacity and optimisation opportunities.
- Develop recommendations for Capex and hire equipment with analysts and Category teams.
- Drive digitisation and continuous improvement across planning systems (SAP & JDA).
Requirements
- Strong capability in demand and/or supply planning.
- High analytical intelligence and ability to interpret complex networks.
- Exceptional communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience using SAP and JDA planning systems.
- Resilience and adaptability in fast paced, ambiguous environments.
- Ability to balance urgent operational decisions with long term strategic thinking.
- Understanding of logistics flows or network planning concepts.
- Exposure to multi platform, fast moving or highly complex supply chains.
- Experience with IBP framework an advantage
Benefits
- Flexible / hybrid working options
- Paid volunteer leave
- Recognition and reward programs
- Access to global career pathways
- A purpose driven organisation focused on sustainability and innovation
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
demand planningsupply planningnetwork optimisationanalytical intelligenceIntegrated Business Planning (IBP)logistics flowsnetwork planning concepts
Soft Skills
communicationinfluencingstakeholder managementresilienceadaptabilitystrategic thinking