Production Planner

About Brownes Dairy

Brownes Dairy stands as Australia's oldest and most innovative dairy company, proudly based in Western Australia. We source over 120 million litres of milk annually from more than 40 local dairy farms in WA’s Southwest. All our products are made within WA and include a diverse range of award-winning fresh dairy items such as milk, cream, sour cream, yoghurt, flavoured milk, cold brew drinks, cheese, juice, and desserts. Our brand holds deep roots in WA but has a national and international presence. Our commitment to environmental sustainability is unwavering, with initiatives like free school tours educating thousands on dairy benefits.

Role Overview

As a Production Planner, your pivotal role focuses on enhancing sustainability and minimizing waste. You will foster strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and customers, ensuring planning commitments are met efficiently while prioritizing resource optimization both for immediate improvements and long-term strategies. Your contributions directly impact a valued community through ensuring timely delivery of quality products.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate across departments including operations, procurement, and logistics to coordinate production planning
• Participate actively in Sales and Operations Planning, leveraging data-driven insights for sound decision-making
• Plan production launches for new products to enable timely market availability
• Develop optimized production schedules maximizing efficiency of labor and equipment use
• Oversee and manage safety stock levels of finished goods throughout the supply chain
• Negotiate sales scheduling and shelf-life requirements to align with production operations

Qualifications and Requirements

• Degree qualification relevant to supply chain or minimum of two years experience in a planning role
• Proven knowledge of and experience with ERP systems
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with Power BI and Power Query is highly desirable

Benefits and Perks

• Clear, structured career progression opportunities
• Generous five weeks paid annual leave
• Onsite subsidised coffee barista service
• Facilities for end-of-trip convenience
• Employee discounts including health insurance and hotel offers
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program supporting staff and immediate family

Additional Information

• Permanent full-time role
• Worksite located in Balcatta, Perth with free onsite parking
• Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV and covering letter highlighting relevant skills and experience
• Application deadline: 26th July 2026
• Brownes Dairy values diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, LGBTI+ community members, mature workers, people with disabilities, and individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds