We are looking for a Demand Planner to join our fast-paced Supply Chain team based in North Sydney. In this pivotal role, you'll help shape how our portfolio of beloved home appliance brands - including global leaders in coffee and domestic appliances - show up for consumers across the Australian market.
You'll collaborate closely with teams across Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure products are available at the right time, in the right place, and in the right quantity. You'll have the chance to make a real impact - enhancing forecast accuracy, optimizing inventory, and minimizing disruptions. If you're passionate about planning, love solving problems, and enjoy working cross-functionally, this role could be your next great move.
The Impact You'll Make
* Drive Alignment: Lead monthly planning processes and facilitate robust, insight-led conversations across Sales, Marketing, and Finance.
* Validate Forecasts: Use statistical tools and retail insights to ensure demand plans are grounded in reality and aligned with business goals.
* Coordinate Logistics: Communicate clearly and proactively with Supply and Shipping teams to ensure orders arrive on time and in full.
* Mitigate Risk: Identify short-term demand fluctuations and flag issues early to enable agile responses.
* Continuous Improvement: Enhance forecast accuracy by collaborating with Sales to analyze account-level variances and implement improvement strategies.
* System Integrity: Maintain system accuracy by ensuring weekly demand plans are uploaded to SAP IBP and that inventory replenishment is timely and correct.
* Inventory Optimization: Minimize excess stock and conduct regular reviews of lead times and safety stock levels.
* Lead Depletion: Drive efforts to manage surplus inventory in partnership with cross-functional teams.
* Product Lifecycle Management: Support product transitions by coordinating last-time buys and phase-in forecasts with Sales and Marketing.
* Master Data Governance: Ensure clean master data by maintaining accurate product information and facilitating timely creation of local product entries.
* Visibility & Reporting: Prepare weekly reports, including stock and supply updates for internal stakeholders.
* Team Collaboration: Contribute as a team player, supporting Supply Chain colleagues when needed and working closely with leadership on broader planning initiatives.
The Skills and Knowledge You'll Bring
* 5–8 years of business experience in Demand Planning and Supply Chain Management operations (essential).
* Industry Context: Experience working in a high-demand, fast-paced environment is highly preferred.
* Technical Proficiency: Hands‐on experience with SAP and IBP systems (essential); proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
* Analytical Mindset: Strong data‐driven approach with high attention to detail and the ability to act on discrepancies.
* Autonomy: Able to work independently in a dynamic and complex environment; highly motivated and self‐starting.
* Communication: Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to lead cross‐functional teams and influence stakeholders.
* Resilience: Self‐driven with a \"can‐do\" attitude - embodying an owner mindset and a strong commitment to the success of the organization.
* Flexibility: Willing and able to work flexible hours as required.
Your next step
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now'
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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