At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Are you ready to make contributions that matter? Join us as an Inventory Optimisation & Forecasting Specialist and play a pivotal role in optimising our end-to-end inventory. In this dynamic position, you will analyse inventory data to identify trends and areas for improvement, predict future inventory needs, and implement cross functional continuous improvement initiatives. By developing and executing strategies to balance supply and demand, you will ensure optimal inventory levels and drive our success forward. This role has a direct impact on business performance, impacting customer satisfaction and financial performance. You will also be responsible for managing cross functional Inventory Health reporting, metrics, and Improvements.

How you will make contributions that matter: 

Developing a strong understanding end to end supply chain in our business from farm collection of milk right through to cash collection and how inventory plays that pivotal role of linking end to end.Analyse inventory data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement across both tactical and strategic time horizons.Predict future inventory needs based on sales data, market trends, and historical data to support IBP and Financial forecasting.Proactively identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with Planning, Finance and Customer Supply Chain teams.Responsible for facilitating visibility of and corrective actions to improve business wide Inventory Health.Develop and execute strategies to optimize inventory levels, ensuring a balance between supply and demand.

About you:

We’re looking for someone with:

Tertiary studies in commerce, business, finance, supply chain, or a related discipline.Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in the dairy/food industry, within planning/finance/analytics.Excellent analytical ability: SAP experience and advanced Excel skills are essential.Strong business acumen and commercial partnering aptitude.Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to lead across multiple functions.Self-driven and proactive in improving and enforcing business systems and controls.Experience within demand or supply planning functions would be highly regarded.

We’ll support you with

The opportunity to progress your career and to continue to make contributions that matterA fantastic team cultureFlexible working options where operationally achievableLearning and development opportunities with the ability to grow in your own wayAbility to participate in our Employee Share Ownership Program

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Saputo Dairy Australia is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants require Australian working rights at the time of applying. 

We are a 2025 Circle back Initiative employer and commit to responding to every applicant.

As a leading dairy processor in Australia, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a variety of products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Devondale, Liddells, CHEER, Mersey Valley and Tasmanian Heritage. Our people bring these popular brands to life, while servicing our farming communities and through our AG Warehouse network.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.