Work with cutting edge AI technology, making the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) offers an opportunity to solve some of world's most challenging technical problems in the rapidly growing counter-drone sector.
Our customers operate in some of the most challenging and high-stakes environments in the world, including military organisations, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure operators, and law enforcement. Protecting airspace in these settings requires technology that performs under pressure and teams that understand what's at stake. At DroneShield, employees work at the leading edge of counter-drone innovation, helping to address real-world security challenges as drone threats continue to evolve globally.
With one of the largest listed defence company market capitalisations in Australia, now part of the ASX200 index, DroneShield is experiencing a period of hypergrowth. Revenue has surged from A$57 million in 2024 to over A$190 million in 2025, representing growth of more than 400% year-on-year, with record profitability and cashflow. The total addressable global market for counter-drone is assessed at approximately $100 billion, and is currently at the nascent stage with much of the growth still to come, with DroneShield well positioned as a global market leader, and the only public listed pure-play business in this sector.
The company has grown from 11 employees in 2017 to over 450 staff globally today, and is on track to reach around 550 by the end of 2026. This expansion includes investment of over A$50 million annually in R&D, a global pipeline exceeding A$2.5 billion, and continuous scaling of production capacity to meet accelerating demand.
The role is based at DroneShield's central Sydney headquarters. Overseas on-the-ground presence includes Virginia (USA), Netherlands, Denmark, Mexico and Dubai, as well as distributors in over 70 countries worldwide.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly capable Senior Demand Planner to join our Supply Chain team and play a critical role in shaping and managing our demand planning processes.
Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, the Senior Demand Planner will be responsible for the stewardship of sales forecast data and its translation into actionable demand plans. This role will own the migration, maintenance, and analysis of forecast information within Oracle, ensuring high data integrity and providing insights that enable effective operational and procurement planning.
As a key interface between Sales, Procurement, and Operations, you will drive cross-functional alignment, improve forecast accuracy, and support data-driven decision making across the business.
Responsibilities, Duties And Expectations
* Act as the primary owner and steward of sales forecast data from Salesforce.
* Manage the migration and integration of forecast information into Oracle for demand planning purposes.
* Develop, maintain, and continuously improve demand planning processes and tools.
* Perform detailed forecast analysis and generate regular reporting for stakeholders.
* Collaborate daily with Sales, Procurement, and Operations teams to align demand signals.
* Identify risks and opportunities within the demand plan function and communicate proactively.
* Support inventory planning and supply chain decision making through accurate data insights.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives in forecasting methodologies and systems.
* Prepare executive-level reports and dashboards to support strategic planning.
Qualifications, Experience And Skills
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a planning or a related role.
* Electronics Manufacturing experience (preferred).
* Strong experience using ERP systems – Oracle experience highly regarded.
* Advanced skills in Excel and data analysis tools.
* Demonstrated ability to manage complex data sets and translate them into business insights.
* Experience working closely with Sales and Operations teams
* Strong commercial acumen and understanding of supply chain planning principles
Note for recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters unless specifically instructed.
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