Supply Planner- Raw Materials (National Manufacturing Network)

Play a key role in ensuring the uninterrupted supply of raw materials across Vinidex's national manufacturing network. This is an opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturer where you'll partner with suppliers, manufacturing teams and key stakeholders to optimise inventory, manage supply risk and drive supply chain performance.

About Us

Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world's water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are a global leader in high-quality piping and fitting solutions, focused on sustainability, innovation and performance, with over 15,000 employees across 40+ countries and 80 manufacturing sites worldwide.

Vinidex

For more than 65 years, Vinidex has set the industry benchmark for pipeline systems and solutions across building, infrastructure, agriculture, and civil markets. We make life flow by connecting water, gas and energy across Australia with innovative, high-quality products.

As part of the Aliaxis Group, we are proud to contribute to global sustainability outcomes while creating a safe, inclusive and engaging workplace. Our behaviours guide everything we do:

• •We Care for the environment, our customers and each other
• •We Dare to challenge the status quo and learn fast
• •We Deliver by taking accountability for our actions

About the Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experience Supply Planner – Raw Materials to join our high performing team in Smithfield.

Reporting to the Raw Materials Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for planning and replenishing raw material inventory to support manufacturing operations across multiple sites.

You'll work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure material availability while balancing inventory, service levels and working capital objectives.

What You’ll Do

• •Develop and execute raw material supply plans to support manufacturing requirements.
• •Manage purchasing activities and supplier commitments to ensure continuity of supply.
• •Coordinate inbound logistics with suppliers, freight forwarders and 3PL providers.
• •Monitor inventory performance and optimise replenishment strategies.
• •Identify, escalate and mitigate supply risks before they impact operations.
• •Analyse demand, inventory and supply trends to support decision-making.
• •Maintain accurate planning parameters and master data.
• •Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning effectiveness and efficiency.
• •Build strong relationships across Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics and Commercial teams.

About You

• •Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• •Experience in Supply Planning, Materials Planning, Purchasing or Inventory Management within a manufacturing environment.
• •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• •Excellent stakeholder management, communication and relationship-building capabilities.
• •A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
• •High attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset.
• •Experience working with local and international suppliers and managing supply risk.
• •SAP experience will be highly regarded.
• •APICS/CPIM qualifications will be highly regarded.

Why Join Us? We Care

• •Annual performance bonus program and competitive salary package to reward your contribution.
• •A commitment to a safe working environment with “Go for Zero”.
• •Work for a business that cares about sustainability and impact.
• •Industry-leading paid parental leave.
• •Employee Assistance Program for you & your family.
• •Recognition programs and service awards.
• •Mentoring opportunities to grow your career.
• •Join our global DEI council and make a difference.
• •Career development opportunities locally and globally.
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For more information about this role, please contact Carla Treuer on 61 0497 323 252.