Demand & Supply Planner

• Growing and iconic global lifestyle retail brand
• Head office in South Sydney, near the international airport
• On-site parking, close to transit and generous product discounts  
• Salary up to $115k plus super, pending exp

The Company

Our client is a global iconic lifestyle company that is on a genuine growth journey with significant expansion plans. You will be a part of this exciting and entrepreneurial culture that is investing in a customer first approach.

Position Description

Reporting to the Demand & Supply Planning Manager, the Demand & Supply Planner will be responsible for maintaining forecasts to be used for planning production and purchase of goods from global manufacturing sites, as well as provide a forward view of sales revenue through the S&OP process.

As a key member of the team, you will have strong stakeholder management and work cross-functionally to provide accurate forecasts of inventory for promotional and marketing activities and SKU volumes. Close contact with overseas suppliers and factories is essential.

Duties and Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain 18 month forecast for gross sales and volume, through inputs gathered in S&OP process and trend analysis
• Ensure product is available on time and in full by liaising with global suppliers and factories
• Lead demand planning meeting for assigned categories
• Coordinate and develop systems to support the planning function
• Support NPD/EPD projects within product portfolio
• Act as an agent for continuous process improvement and ensure adherence to supply policies and procedures
• Work on projects to continually improve supply chain efficiencies through the global network

Skills and Experience:

• 5 years of experience in demand & supply planning, with an emphasis on forecasting, inventory management and S&OP
• Tertiary qualification in supply chain management or related field
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills and a logical mindset for problem solving
• Strong communication and collaborative skills
• Openness to embrace innovation, automation and diversity
• Advanced level Excel skills with proficiency in Pivot Tables and VLookup
• Advanced knowledge of Power BI
• Experience working in SAP is preferred

Benefits and Culture:

• Competitive salary
• On-site parking, close to public transport
• Generous product discounts
• A collaborative and supportive team

How to Apply:

If this is of interest, apply now or call Sharon for a confidential chat on (02)93621119 and reference “Demand & Supply Planner”.

Candidates must have permanent and unrestricted working rights within Australia to be considered.