About Select Harvests Limited

Select Harvests is one of Australia's largest almond growers and a leading agribusiness, dedicated to the sustainable production, processing, sales and marketing of high-quality almonds. With over 9,000 hectares of almond orchards across the country, we are committed to maintaining excellence in both farming and environmental management.

Our vertically integrated business model allows us to control the entire supply chain, from growing and harvesting to processing and exporting almonds to global markets. We take pride in our innovative farming techniques, commitment to sustainability, and focus on producing premium, healthy food products. Select Harvests is driven by its core values of safety, quality, teamwork, and sustainability, ensuring that our operations not only meet but exceed industry standards.

About the role

We are seeking an organised and proactive Planning Assistant to join our Processing Admin team, based in Wemen, Victoria.

The Planning Assistant supports the planning of production requirements based on customer orders and sales forecasts, while also coordinating the allocation of finished goods to sales orders for dispatch to customers and external warehouses.

Working closely with our Processing, Sales and Marketing teams, you’ll help ensure production is effectively planned and customer requirements are met within the required timeframes.

What you'll do

• Developing a strong understanding of the different products packed across the site.
• Assisting with production planning to meet customer orders and sales forecasts.
• Monitoring inventory levels to minimise overstock and out-of-stock situations.
• Analysing product supply and demand and assisting with forecasting requirements.
• Monitoring customer and contracted orders.
• Allocating finished goods to orders for delivery within required timeframes.
• Identifying supply issues and working with the team to develop effective solutions.
• Ensuring accurate information is communicated to Production and Quality teams.
• Communicating with Sales, Trading and customers as required.
• Liaising with other departments to estimate and communicate order lead times.
• Utilising and maintaining the production planning tool.

What we're looking for

• Sound computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage deadlines effectively.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

What we offer

At Select Harvests, we are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees. We are offering a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Our focus on work-life balance and employee wellbeing ensures that our team members can thrive both in and out of the workplace.