Planning Analyst
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 11, 2026. JBS Australia scores A on the Alion truth index.
Primo Foods is Australia's most recognised and trusted smallgoods brand, proudly part of JBS Australia, the country's largest and most respected meat and food producer. From our beginnings in a small butcher shop in 1957, we've grown into the market leader in high-quality smallgoods.
At Primo, our people are the key to our success. Their passion, skill and care go into every product we make, combining traditional methods with modern techniques to deliver food that's simply made better to taste better.
Join a team that takes pride in what we do and is driven to keep raising the bar; there's good, there's great, and then there's Primo.
We're looking for a curious and analytical Planning Analyst to join Primo's growing Integrated Business Planning (IBP) team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Whether you're early in your career or looking to take the next step in an analytical role, this is an opportunity to work with large and complex datasets, develop valuable business planning experience and help drive data-led decision-making across our operations.
Working across workforce, production and operational planning, you'll partner with stakeholders across the business to uncover insights, solve problems and support planning decisions that influence business performance. As part of a growing IBP function, you'll have the opportunity to build your skills, learn from experienced professionals and gain exposure to a broad range of planning initiatives within a leading FMCG business.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse workforce, production and operational data to identify trends, risks, gaps and opportunities.
- Develop and maintain workforce capacity models, dashboards and planning tools that support effective decision-making.
- Support workforce planning and Integrated Business Planning processes through data analysis, reporting and scenario modelling.
- Consolidate and interpret labour, production, demand and operational data from multiple sources to provide meaningful business insights.
- Partner with Workforce Planning, Production Planning, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain and People & Culture teams to support planning outcomes.
- Build and enhance reporting solutions that move beyond historical reporting and support forward-looking business decisions.
- Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, reporting frameworks, data governance and system utilisation.
- Support the preparation of dashboards, planning packs, analysis and recommendations for operational and leadership stakeholders.
- Contribute to data quality initiatives and help establish stronger master data management practices across planning processes.
About You
- 1-3 years' experience in a data analytics, planning analyst, reporting analyst or similar analytical role.
- Strong capabilities in SQL, Python or another coding language, with experience manipulating, joining and analysing data from multiple sources.
- Advanced Excel skills, with experience using Power BI or similar visualisation tools.
- Naturally curious and motivated to move beyond reporting to uncover insights and make recommendations.
- Strong attention to detail and an interest in improving data quality, governance and master data practices.
- Relevant qualifications in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Business, Operations or a related discipline.
Why Join Primo?
At Primo, we're committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued and connected. You'll also enjoy:
- Discounts on health insurance and a range of leading retail partners
- Exclusive savings at our onsite butcher and deli shop
- Free onsite parking for an easy commute
- Paid parental leave
- Access to novated leasing options to help you save on the cost of owning and running a vehicle
- Discounts on car rentals worldwide for personal travel
- Discounted travel benefits through our global employee partner network
- Long term career growth and development opportunities within a leading FMCG business
- The opportunity to work with a market-leading brand
- A collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement, growth and excellence
- Exposure to workforce planning, production planning, sales and operational decision-making across a large and complex manufacturing business.
- The opportunity to help shape a newly established role and make a visible impact in how data and insights drive business performance.
If you're looking for a role where you can combine technical data skills, business acumen and analytical thinking to influence real operational outcomes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!