Supply Planning Manager - Brendale

Supply Planning Manager

Maternity Leave Cover | 10 Months

Working Onsite | 7.00am – 3.00pm | Monday – Friday

Shape the future of supply chain planning in one of Australia's fastest-growing outdoor and adventure retailers.

At 4WD Supacentre, we're passionate about helping Australians get outdoors.

With a national footprint, an expanding product range and ambitious growth plans, we're looking for an experienced Supply Planning Manager to lead our planning capability and play a pivotal role in ensuring the right products are in the right place, at the right time.

Reporting to the General Manager - Retail Operations & Logistics, this is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who thrives on balancing strategy with effective operational execution and enjoys driving continuous improvement across forecasting, inventory and supply chain performance in a fast paced retail environment.

Why Join Us?

Join a rapidly growing Australian retail business with a highly entrepreneurial culture.

Influence and shape planning processes across our national network.

Lead and develop a team while partnering with stakeholders across supply chain, logistics, retail and commercial teams.

Drive meaningful improvements in inventory, forecasting and operational performance.

Competitive remuneration package and genuine career growth opportunities.

About the Role

As Supply Planning Manager, you will lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and be responsible for forecasting, inventory optimisation and planning execution across the business. You will work closely with logistics, commercial and operational stakeholders to ensure service levels are maintained while supporting business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the S&OP process, integrating demand forecasting, supply planning and inventory management.

Develop and implement supply chain planning strategies aligned to business objectives.

Analyse demand patterns and optimise stock levels to improve availability and reduce working capital.

Establish KPIs and monitor supply planning performance to drive continuous improvement.

Develop cost-to-serve methodologies and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies.

Collaborate with logistics and transportation teams to support efficient distribution.

Lead, coach and develop a team of planners and foster a high-performance culture.

Partner with key stakeholders to support business growth and improve service outcomes.

About You

You are a commercially minded supply chain professional with strong analytical capability and proven leadership experience. You enjoy solving complex problems with a solutions focussed mindset, influencing stakeholders and implementing practical solutions that deliver results.

You Will Bring

5+ years' experience in retail, FMCG, transport or logistics supply chain planning, demand planning, inventory management or a related discipline.

Experience leading and developing planning teams.

Strong understanding of S&OP processes, forecasting and inventory optimisation.

Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.

Experience with ERP systems and supply chain technologies.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Strong project management capability and a continuous improvement mindset.

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or a related discipline.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead, influence and help shape the future of a growing Australian business, we'd love to hear from you.

Company Overview

4WD Supacentre is one of Australia's leading and fastest growing omni-channel retailers. We are a family-operated business that specialises in outdoor recreation and lifestyle products. Our people are passionate about the outdoors and the lifestyle that we can bring to our customers and the community.