Drive operational performance. Influence strategy. Lead planning that matters.
At Everhard Industries, we don’t just manufacture products; we help build the infrastructure that supports homes, communities, and industry across Australia.
As we continue to evolve our operations, systems, and customer delivery capability, we are seeking a commercially minded and operationally strong S&OP Specialist Lead to lead and embed our sales & Operations Planning capability across the business.
This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives at the intersection of operations, supply chain, manufacturing, customer demand, and business strategy.
You will become the central connector between Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, and Leadership ensuring the business can confidently plan, respond, and deliver in a fast-moving operational environment.
Why this role matters
This is not a reporting role hidden behind spreadsheets. This is a business-critical leadership position responsible for:
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Improving forecast accuracy and operational visibility
- Aligning customer demand with production capability
- Driving smarter inventory and supply chain decisions
- Supporting operational efficiency and customer outcomes
- Influencing strategic planning and executive decision-making
- Building a more connected and data-led operational model
You will help shape how the business plans, scales, prioritises, and delivers.
What you’ll be doing
Lead the S&OP rhythm
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Own and drive the end-to-end monthly S&OP process
- Align Sales, Operations, Supply Chain and Finance around a single operational plan
- Provide visibility of demand, capacity, inventory and operational risks
Drive smarter planning and decision-making
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Improve forecasting accuracy and planning capability through data-driven insights
- Translate demand trends into actionable production and supply plans
- Support inventory optimisation, service performance and operational efficiency
Improve operational performance
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Identify supply chain constraints, planning gaps and operational risks
- Partner with leaders to solve problems before they impact customers
- Drive continuous improvement across planning, reporting and operational processes
Influence across the business
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Act as the key link between commercial and operational teams
- Present clear insights, recommendations and performance trends to leadership
- Help build a more connected, accountable and customer-focused planning culture
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who combines strong analytical capability with operational influence and commercial thinking. You may currently be working as a:
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S&OP Lead
- Demand Planning Lead
- Supply Chain Planning Lead
- Production Planning Manager
- Integrated Business Planning Specialist
- Supply Chain Analyst ready to step into leadership
You’ll ideally bring:
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Experience in S&OP, demand planning, supply chain planning or manufacturing operations
- Strong understanding of manufacturing or operational environments
- Advanced analytical and reporting capability
- ERP/MRP or planning systems experience - Netsuite is desirable
- Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
- Strong commercial awareness and operational thinking
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Confidence working with data, ambiguity and operational complexity
Experience within manufacturing, industrial, plastics, construction products, FMCG or operational supply chain environments will be highly regarded.
Why join us?
At Everhard Industries, you’ll join a business with:
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A proud Australian manufacturing legacy
- National operations and continued growth
- A genuine people-first culture
- Strong operational investment and transformation focus
- Leadership visibility and influence
- The opportunity to make real impact, not just maintain process
This is an opportunity to help shape the future operational capability of a well-established Australian business.
Apply now
If you are passionate about operational planning, supply chain performance, and building smarter ways of working — we would love to hear from you.
Please visit our company website for more information
