Export Supply Planner
Job Overview
Head Office Role
Hybrid: 4:1 In-Office Rhythm
Create career development opportunity
At Real Pet Food Company (RPF), our purpose is simple but powerful: to provide more pets with fresher, more nutritious food so they can live healthier, happier lives. Behind that promise is a supply chain that has to perform—every day, across borders, without compromise.
We’re now looking for an Export Supply Planner with previous export supply planning experience in Food FMCG, to help ensure our products land Delivered In Full, on time, and ready to delight our customers. The main market this role will be responsible for is export to our NZ market but there may be opportunities to support our Export Supply planner for our Asian Markets.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, the Export Supply Planner is responsible for executing daily, weekly and monthly supply planning activities to ensure consistent product supply into RPF export markets.
This role sits with a team at the heart of our export operations—balancing supply, inventory, shipping and forecasting—while working closely with manufacturing sites, commercial teams and logistics partners.
You will be part of a highly collaborative team based in our Crows Nest Head Office where we work to a 4:1 day in office rhythm. You will also liaise daily with our On-Site Ops Teams and there is the opportunity to work from our Ingleburn office when required.
Just as importantly, this role is expected to live and breathe our RPF values:
Work as a Pack. Make Your Mark. Lead with Passion. Change the Game.
Key Responsibilities
Plan periodic export replenishment to meet target stock levels across designated export entities and customers
Maintain and manage sales and replenishment orders within ERP systems to trigger accurate stock movements
Coordinate end-to-end export shipping activities, including organising and booking shipping containers, liaising with shipping agents, export documentation and confirmations
Liaise with RPF manufacturing and warehouse teams to confirm product availability and supply timing
Communicate proactively with export customers regarding order status, availability and alternative solutions where required
Work closely with freight forwarders, shipping lines, transport providers and 3PL partners to stay aligned to schedules
Capture, analyse and maintain forecasting data to support accurate product-level sales forecasts
Contribute to projects that enhance demand and supply planning capability across RPF
Provide planning backup support for Asia Export team members during leave or absences
Work collaboratively with site Demand Planners, Warehousing, Supply Planners and Operations teams on a daily basis to ensure deadlines are on track and you can provide options and solutions before issues arise.
Success Measures
Delivered In Full (DIF) performance > 98%
Container utilisation > 85%
Inventory levels aligned to ABC classification targets
About You
You’re a detail-driven planner who thrives in fast-moving FMCG environments and understands the realities of exporting food products across borders.
You will bring:
Minimum 2 years’ experience in an Export Supply Planning role essential - you must have experience working in Export Supply Planning
Exception attention to detail - you could literally pick a needle in a haystack your attention to detail skills are that refined!
Strong understanding of export documentation and international shipping processes
Solid knowledge of production, supply and inventory planning
Hands-on experience using ERP systems
An analytical mindset with strong numerical and data interpretation skills
Clear, confident communication skills and a collaborative working style
Highly desirable:
Exposure to demand planning, S&OP cycles and product lifecycle management
Why Join RPF?
Be part of a purpose-driven FMCG business that’s growing its export footprint
Work with passionate, capable people who genuinely value teamwork
Make a visible impact on how our products reach pets and pet owners across the region
Join a business where hard work is recognised and contribution truly matters
What we’re about
Welcome to RPF, where we believe in keeping it Real.
Since 1994, we have been Australia and New Zealand’s pioneers in fresher dog and cat nutrition. Our story is one of passion for a better way to care for pets, a belief in fresher nutrition, and an unwavering commitment to delivering this to pet parents and pets worldwide.
We're dedicated to fostering authentic partnerships, encouraging real ambition, and providing real career opportunities for our employees to make a difference.
Real means fresher ingredients and fresher methods. We'll never stop expanding, innovating, and trying new things. We compete in every pet category and channel, creating favourite brands such as Ivory Coat, Nature’s Gift, V.I.P. Petfoods, and Love ‘Em & Fussy Cat!
Since the establishment of RPF, we have grown to over 900 people across Australia and New Zealand, China, and Southeast Asia.
With the pet industry growing rapidly (a $15 billion industry!) and pets becoming increasingly important in our lives and homes, this is a unique opportunity to be a part of our remarkable growth story and advance your career.
Why join us?
Do work that matters. We’re pioneering in a new area of pet food, always striving for fresher. We’re restless, creating a better life for our pets.
Make an impact and change the game. You won’t be another ‘cog in the wheel’ here. We give full trust and autonomy for you to do your best work – and to make a real difference. Do you have a great idea for a new product or system improvement? We’re all ears!
Growing and global. We’re growing fast! We now have global presence across APAC, and Europe regions and we’re only getting started!
Work with a pack of awesome, genuine people who are passionate about what they do.
Grow your career with us. We’re big believers in lifelong learning. You’ll be given access to LinkedIn Learning, plus opportunities for internal mobility and leadership training to fast-track your career.
Pets our part of our family: bring your pet to our Crows Nest office, access our Pawrental leave when you adopt a new cat or dog, pet carer and compassionate leave.
Generous perks including day off for your anniversary, product discounts, volunteering days to help the community, novated leases, a rewards program and parental leave.
What’s next?
If you're ready to unleash your potential and make a real difference in the booming pet industry, then we want to hear from you! Next steps will include:
An initial telephone interview followed by 2 face to face interviews including a case study presentation
2 work references
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity’s not a buzzword here, it’s in our DNA. Diverse perspectives shape our culture and make our work better. That’s why we’re committed to building inclusive teams that represent a variety of backgrounds and skills. If you need any reasonable adjustments, accessibility assistance or would like to note which pronouns you use at any stage of our hiring process, just contact us at accommodations: people&[email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.
Please note: NO agencies will be considered during this process. We encourage you to refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles