Vendor Replenishment Planner

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Detail information about job Vendor Replenishment Planner. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Newly created role, based on-site with our key customer
• Further embed the relationship & deliver operational excellence
• North Ryde based

Kellogg’s is truly a global powerhouse in cereals and snacks and we make some of Australia’s favourite foods.  Our iconic brands include Nutri-Grain, Special K, Sultana Bran and Coco Pops (cereals), LCMs, Be Natural (snacks) and Pringles.  We continue to innovate and stay close to our customers to remain on top of the game!  

This newly created role forms an integral part of our National Account Management team as a Vendor Replenishment Planner (VRP).  This unique role is based on-site with our retail customer, performing replenishment planning activities.  As a pivotable link between Kellogg’s and our customers logistics and commercial operations, ensuring that replenishment activities are executed accurately, service levels are optimised and joint business KPI’s are met.

This is a great stepping-stone for an experienced Territory Manager or Sales Representative from within the Grocery or FMCG sector to make a career move towards Account Management!   

Key responsibilities & accountabilities:

• Develop and agree performance measures and systems/processes used to optimise the VRP program to achieve collaborative benefits of cost, quality & service for both parties
• Identify opportunities where Kellogg’s can deliver a more effective level of customer service , efficiency in process as well as facilitate stronger customer relationships
• Develop procedures to ensure finished goods inventories are maintained at levels which support consumer demand and agreed days of supply.  This includes the management of out-of-stock processes
• Develop, implement and execution of promotional plans 
• Carry out demand forecasts to drive the replenishment plan  

Skills, experience & attributes sought:

• Tertiary qualifications in Business related field
• Previous experience gained either from Territory Management, Supply Chain management or related role in the Grocery field
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Strong relationship development skills & experience
• Strong analytical & problem solving skills
• Someone who is driven and motivated to achieve great outcomes

We’re a company that makes great food and we hire great people! 

This year we’re celebrating our factory’s 90^th birthday! Whilst we have grown as an organisation and our range of products has expanded our over-arching goal is still the same, to nourish with our foods.  

Our K values (integrity & respect, accountability, passion, simplicity, success and humility and hunger) shape our Kellogg culture and guide the way the business is run.

We offer our employees competitive salaries including performance related bonuses and incentives, free on-site car parking, a focus on work/life balance and we enjoy half day Fridays!  As an individual you can grow and develop your career with the support of your Manager and development programs.  The benefit of a global organization is you can take your career off-shore.

Kellogg Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people.

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