Woolworths

• Sydney (Norwest) based full time permanent opportunity

• Responsible for owning, managing, and continuously optimising network supply plans to effectively balance product availability, site-level restrictions, and cost efficiency.

• Build and maintain high-trust, collaborative relationships across the entire End-to-End (E2E) Meat network, the broader Woolworths ecosystem, and external partners

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts, and unique perspectives across Australia and New Zealand. Connected by a shared Purpose - 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow'. That Purpose fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments, and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.

If you're excited to turn today's blue-sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you'll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive, and empowering workplace. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work, and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

What you’ll do

The Network Planning Specialist is a key position within Woolworths' multi-channel meat division, which spans the entire supply chain. This division leverages deep industry knowledge and advanced analytics to ensure a sustainable, high-quality supply of beef, lamb, and pork for all Woolworths sales channels, including retail, food services, wholesale, and international.

This role is primarily responsible for leading the raw material supply planning across various demand channels. Success requires close collaboration with planning teams at our secondary (case-ready) manufacturing sites, supermarket replenishment teams, commercial/category management, and the procurement/export teams to effectively manage the raw material supply.

• Drive raw material fulfillment across all channels to ensure target service levels are consistently achieved.

• Own the weekly abattoir supply plans (MakeSheets) to maximise carcass utilisation and raw material allocation across the three Hilton Foods case-ready facilities.

• Collaborate with Procurement Specialists to manage contracted supplementary raw material allocations to the three Hilton Foods case-ready facilities; evaluate and action spot-purchasing requirements to maintain seamless service levels.

• Continuously optimise the total cost-to-serve while effectively managing inventory levels and processing restrictions. Safeguard the network against disruptions through the proactive review and adjustment of supply plans.

• Own master data management within the Quintiq planning system. This includes managing data for NPDs/EPDs, onboarding new abattoirs, and driving system enhancements to support evolving business requirements.

• Utilise technical expertise to identify, develop, and deploy process and system enhancements that meet evolving business needs.

What you’ll bring

This position demands a unique blend of technical proficiency and interpersonal influence. To be successful, you will demonstrate high competence in data management and analysis, alongside the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders across the E2E Meat network, the broader Woolworths ecosystem and external partners. 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Food Science, or a related field.

• 5–10 years of experience in supply chain operations and planning. Experience in temperature-controlled FMCG is preferred, with high-velocity, short-shelf-life product or meat industry experience highly desired.

• Proven ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and influence stakeholders across a complex network.

• Deep understanding of demand and supply synchronisation principles within an end-to-end (E2E) framework.

• Proven expertise in planning systems, including master data management and system configuration. You must demonstrate the ability to operate planning tools efficiently and proactively identify process improvements. Experience with Quintiq is highly regarded.

What you’ll experience 

• Our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re always looking for ways to support your career journey:

• A hybrid working model combining time at our Norwest Support Office and working from home.

• A global business with career opportunities across every discipline and valuable business exposure.

• 24/7 access to the Sonder app for personalised safety, medical, and psychological support.

• Savings across Woolworths Group brands and a rewards program that celebrates purpose-driven work.

• A progressive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.