Production Analyst & Assistant Production Scheduler Permanent full time role About the role Reporting to the Production Scheduler, this role ensures that work order completions are processed in a timely manner and analyse data to drive improvements in the packaging operation. + Work with the Production Scheduler to create the optimum Production Schedule to meet Business KPI’s. + Proactively support initiatives to reduce COGs. Analyse data in production systems and use information to manage / minimise inventory, identifying, communicating and reporting stock management issues as they arise. + Provide information to support the NPD Process and implement New Products to required timescales. + Support procurement teams with evaluation and selection of new suppliers, monitoring performance of existing suppliers and resolving or escalating performance issues in a timely manner. + Provide scheduling support for the Production Scheduler as required. About you With experience in a supply chain, purchasing, new product development, quality role, preferably in an FMCG environment you will have solid planning and communications skills. + Knowledge and experience of procurement processes, manufacturing, packaging and suppliers + Analytical data management, management of cost reduction and supplier improvement programs + Tertiary, TAFE or APIC qualifications in Business, Commerce, Logistics would be highly regarded