Planning Manager - Bulk Liquids

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?

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter

Saputo Dairy Australia is seeking a Planning Manager – Bulk Liquid to lead the planning and execution of milk, cream and by product movements across our manufacturing network.

This is a critical, high visibility role responsible for ensuring optimised bulk liquid planning across our network, supporting production targets, service outcomes and commercial returns. The role offers location flexibility, with the option to be based at Head Office in Melbourne or at one of our regional manufacturing sites in Allansford, Cobram or Leongatha.

• Lead end to end bulk liquid planning across multiple sites
• Together with S&OP, forecast and optimise overall network plans
• Manage arrangements with both internal and external stakeholders, including industry partner relationships
• Run daily and weekly planning rhythms with manufacturing and logistics teams
• Provide visibility of milk solids inventory, KPIs and metrics
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes, tools and reporting
• Lead and develop a team of 2 planners

About You

You’re a confident planner who thrives in complexity and ambiguity and can make sound decisions with incomplete information.

• Experience in supply, production or network planning within FMCG or manufacturing
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including external partners
• Advanced Excel capability (Power Query essential); Power BI highly regarded
• Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills
• Ability to lead, delegate and perform under pressure
• Tertiary qualification in supply chain, business or similar
• Dairy or bulk liquids experience, S&OP/ IBP exposure, SAP planning systems (desirable)

We’ll Support You With:

• The opportunity to make meaningful contributions while being supported by a multinational, values-led company.
• Learning and development opportunities to grow in your own way.
• A competitive annual salary.
• Participation in our Employee Share Ownership Program.

Click Apply to submit your application. For a confidential discussion, please contact Manisha on 0498 147 768.

Saputo Dairy Australia is an equal opportunity employer. Applications close on the 30th of March; however, we may progress sooner. All applicants require Australian working rights at the time of applying. We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond 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.