Great things are happening in the Europe and Australia (EUAU) region. Each day, our 2,500 plus colleagues bring their passion to our offices, manufacturing sites, R&D center, and commercial/distributor markets across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. We are energized by over 150 years of bringing people together with the food they love. With beloved brands Old El Paso, Häagen-Dazs, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Fibre One, Latina Fresh and more, we are on a mission to become the undisputed growth leader in food for EUAU. In a world that’s ever-changing, we look to stay ahead and seek people who share our love of food and are hungry to shape the future.
Vendor Replenishment Planner – Coles (6 Month Contract)
Location: Melbourne (Hybrid – Coles HQ, General Mills HQ & WFH)
Help keep Aussie pantries stocked with the brands people love. We’re looking for a Vendor Replenishment Planner – Coles to join General Mills on a 6 month contract with potential for extension, owning end‑to‑end replenishment planning for our Coles customer portfolio.
In this role, you’ll make sure the right products are in the right place at the right time – optimising forecast accuracy, inventory levels and service performance – while partnering closely with Coles and our internal teams to deliver outstanding on‑shelf availability and OTIF.
About General Mills Australia: Join a global food company that makes food the world loves! Do Old El Paso, Latina Fresh Pasta, and Häagen-Dazs ring a bell? At General Mills, we're committed to innovation, growth, and making a positive impact. Be part of a team that values collaboration, strategic thinking, and empowering its people to thrive, these are just some of the reasons why we have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 7 consecutive years; and one of the Best Workplaces in Australia for Women for the third time in 2026!
What's in it for YOU? (Discover the Great Stuff First!)
We believe in empowering our people to thrive, both professionally and personally. When you join General Mills Australia, you'll benefit from:
Flexible Working: Enjoy a balanced 50/50 working model, home/office split.
Wellbeing Focus: Reclaim your Fridays with a dedicated half-day Friday every week for your personal wellbeing and work-life balance.
Convenience: Benefit from free on-site parking at our vibrant Melbourne office.
Inclusive Environment: Experience best-practice workplace flexibility and inclusivity, where you are truly seen, heard, and belong.
What you’ll be doing
Replenishment & Inventory Management
Own replenishment planning for all General Mills products into Coles, ensuring optimal order volumes and flow.
Proactively manage inventory levels to balance high service with working capital and obsolescence targets.
Monitor, communicate and act on supply risks (constraints, promos, seasonal events, NPD, range changes) to minimise disruption.
Collaborate on forecasting to ensure the right demand signals are in place for base and promotional volumes.
Customer Collaboration – Coles
Act as a day‑to‑day supply chain contact for Coles replenishment, demand and logistics teams.
Lead collaboration meetings and performance reviews, sharing demand & supply plans and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support range changes, promotional events, seasonal builds and NPD launches with the right setups and builds.
Work with Coles to resolve order, delivery and data issues promptly and proactively.
Service, Performance & Continuous Improvement
Track and report key customer supply KPIs – fill rate, OTIF, on‑shelf availability, outbound service level, forecast accuracy, waste & markdown.
Identify root causes for service failures or excess stock and drive corrective and preventative actions.
Partner with Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, Customer Service and Sales to improve order‑to‑delivery performance.
Support or lead initiatives to optimise ordering & delivery parameters, lead times, MOQs, network and data integrity.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Be the voice of Coles supply chain within General Mills, ensuring priorities and insights are shared in a timely way.
Work closely with Sales/Account Management to understand customer plans, promotions and commercial priorities.
Align customer‑level plans with production and inventory strategies, and support S&OP and post‑event reviews.
What you’ll bring
Experience & qualifications
3+ years’ experience as a VRP, in supply chain, demand planning, or customer logistics within FMCG or retail.
Strong numerical and analytical skills, comfortable working with large data sets and system outputs.
Experience with ERP and planning systems (e.g. SAP, APO, IBP or similar).
Highly regarded: experience working with Coles or other major Australian retailers (Coles, Woolworths, ALDI, Metcash); exposure to retailer portals and reporting.
Skills & behaviours
Strong attention to detail and disciplined follow‑through.
Problem‑solving mindset, able to identify root causes and recommend practical solutions.
Effective stakeholder management and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to prioritise and manage time in a fast‑paced environment with competing demands.
Customer‑focused, collaborative style and a willingness to work cross‑functionally and build relationships across businesses.
Proactive, continuous improvement mindset and comfort working with change.
Confidence to work both independently and as part of a team.
Interested?
If this sounds like you, please apply with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience in FMCG/retail replenishment and why you’re interested in this 6 month Vendor Replenishment Planner – Coles contract.