Planning Specialist ITP

at Asahi Beverages
Published July 22, 2026
Location Melbourne, Australia
Category Other  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

Your Impact

Join our Integrated Planning team as a Planning Specialist - ITP, based at our Southbank head office, where you’ll help coordinate our end-to-end supply chain response across the 16-week planning horizon, managing changing plans, disruptions and emerging risks.

Working across demand, inventory, distribution, production, materials, quality and customer logistics, you’ll bring the right stakeholders together to understand issues, assess their broader impact and support clear, timely decisions.

You’ll play a key role in our weekly Integrated Tactical Planning process, using data and analytical insights to identify shortages, excesses and supply constraints. Through clear communication and effective coordination, you’ll help protect customer service while balancing safety and cost outcomes across the operational planning horizon.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate the supply chain response to disruptions, plan changes and emerging risks
Support the weekly Integrated Tactical Planning process across the operational planning horizon
Analyse supply chain data to identify shortages, excesses, constraints and service risks
Provide clear insights, options and recommendations to support timely decision-making
Bring together stakeholders across demand, inventory, distribution, production, materials, quality and customer logistics
Clearly communicate issues, impacts, decisions and agreed actions across the business
Support the transition of key initiatives from longer-term planning into operational execution
Contribute to the continuous improvement of integrated planning processes, systems and ways of working

About You

At least three years’ experience in supply chain planning or a related discipline, ideally gained within FMCG or another complex, fast-paced environment
Sound judgement and the ability to make objective, timely decisions when priorities or circumstances change
Strong analytical capability, with the ability to interpret data and translate findings into clear actions
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage cross-functional teams and coordinate effective outcomes
Demonstrated capability with planning and ERP systems such as Maestro, APO and SAP ECC, along with proficiency in Excel
A tertiary qualification in supply chain management, business or a related discipline would be an advantage
Commercial awareness or financial acumen would also be beneficial

Why Asahi Beverages?

At Asahi Beverages, we're passionate about crafting more than just drinks – we craft moments of connection, celebration and shared enjoyment. We bring together a diverse portfolio of iconic beverage brands, a commitment to quality and a drive to constantly innovate. Headquartered in Melbourne and with facilities right across Australia and New Zealand, you will find Asahi is a place where talent is nurtured and ambition is rewarded. If you are ready to toast your future, we are ready to meet you.