* Join a leading food manufacturer
* Elevate your career in Demand Planning
About Our Client
This opportunity is with a mid-sized organisation operating within the Food Manufacturing industry. The company is known for its commitment to delivering high-quality products and fostering a results-driven work environment.
Job Description
* Lead and develop a high‐performing Demand Planning team, fostering capability growth and continuous improvement.
* 5 days onsite - 8am-5pm
* Build and maintain 12-24 month rolling demand forecasts across retail, foodservice, and export channels.
* Analyse historical sales, market trends, and promotional activity to generate accurate, data‐driven forecasts.
* Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to integrate new products, promotions, and market insights into demand plans.
* Drive the monthly S&OP process, presenting forecast performance, key variances, and demand assumptions to stakeholders.
* Recommend production and procurement adjustments based on demand insights, capacity constraints, and business priorities.
* Monitor and report on forecasting KPIs (MAPE, bias), service levels, and inventory health, delivering insights to senior management.
* Maintain planning system data and support ongoing process optimisation across forecasting, inventory, and supply chain functions.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Demand Planning Manager should have:
* Experience within the Food Manufacturing industry is ESSENTIAL
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
* People Management experience
* Proficiency in demand planning tools and software.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
* A results-oriented mindset with the ability to adapt to changing market conditions.
* Formal qualifications in supply chain management, business, or a related field.
What's on Offer
* Top of the range Salary.
* Opportunity to work in a thriving FMCG environment based in Sydney.
* Permanent position offering job stability and career development opportunities.
* Collaborative workplace culture with a focus on achieving results.
* Chance to make a significant impact on procurement and supply chain operations.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Demand Planning Manager, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join this exciting role in Sydney!
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