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Senior Planner – Replenishment | Southbank, VIC

• Manage a team responsible for network-wide inventory & replenishment planning
• Partner with logistics to balance supply, demand & cost efficiency
• Exciting period of change ahead as we implement a new planning system. 

Your Impact:

As Senior Planner – Replenishment, you’ll lead our Distribution Planning team overseeing intercompany supply across Asahi Beverages’ Australian business. You’ll optimise inventory flow and replenishment planning across our national network — balancing supply and demand, managing cost, and ensuring our customers always get the products they love, when they need them. This is a leadership role where you’ll empower a team to drive planning excellence and continuous improvement every day.

Please note: this role is 12mth Fixed Term Contract

Key Responsibilities:

This role requires a strong, collaborative leader who can support and steer the team through change as we transition to a new planning system.

This includes;

• Lead and coach a team of Distribution Planners managing intercompany replenishment flows.
• Partner with logistics, warehousing, and transport to deliver efficient and cost-effective distribution plans.
• Drive continuous improvement of distribution planning processes and tools across the Australian network.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to balance service, cost, and inventory optimisation.
• Monitor and improve key planning KPIs, ensuring strong customer service levels.
• Act as a key business partner for major optimisation projects across ERPs, Planning tools & physical network re-design to ensure supply alignment and service excellence.

About You:

• Proven experience in supply chain or distribution planning within FMCG, retail, or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of logistics, supply planning, and inventory management principles.
• People leadership capability, you’re able to coach, influence and engage a diverse team.
• Analytical mindset with strong business and financial acumen.
• Passionate about driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Tertiary qualifications in Supply Chain, Business, or related field advantageous.

Why Asahi Beverages?

At Asahi Beverages, we're passionate about crafting more than just drinks – we craft moments of connection, celebration, and shared enjoyment. We bring together a diverse portfolio of iconic beverage brands, a commitment to quality, and a drive to constantly innovate. Headquartered in Melbourne and with facilities right across Australia and New Zealand, you’ll find Asahi is a place where talent is nurtured, and ambition is rewarded. If you’re ready to toast your future, we’re ready to meet you.

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