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With a growing presence across Asia Pacific, we continue to expand our reach and bring our iconic brands to more consumers across the region.\nWe embrace the wild side of business - moving fast, thinking big, and challenging the status quo. If you are looking to make an impact in a collaborative, high-growth environment, Link Snack's offers the opportunity to build your career while helping shape the future of protein snacking across APAC.\n About the Role:\nWe are looking for a proactive and detail-driven Production Planner to join our Supply Chain team in Casino, New South Wales. 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Production Planning & Scheduling: Develop and manage short- and medium-term production plans and daily/weekly schedules, optimising sequencing to minimise downtime, changeovers, and waste while responding to real-time disruptions.\n2. Demand, Supply & Inventory Coordination: Align production with demand forecasts, customer orders, and inventory targets by monitoring raw materials, WIP, and finished goods, while managing shelf-life and avoiding excess or obsolete stock.\n3. Stakeholder Collaboration & S&OP: Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, Logistics, Sales, and Customer Service, contributing planning inputs to S&OP and providing clear production updates.\n4. Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement: Track schedule adherence and key KPIs (DIFOT, production attainment, utilisation, inventory, waste), investigate variances, and drive improvements in planning accuracy and execution.\n5. 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Click \"I'M INTERESTED \" to submit your cover letter and CV. We can’t wait to hear from you!\nAdditional Information:\nApplications are open to candidates with eligibility to work in Australia\n\nPre-employment checks may be required for successful candidates.\n\nWhat’s Next?\nClick \"APPLY NOW\" to submit your cover letter and CV. 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