The Company
Our client is an up and coming Australian Food company that has expanded into 5000 stores across Australia in just three years. With a vision to dominate their niche category globally, and having already began to infiltrate international markets, they now seek a savvy Demand Planner to join their fun & agile team, and bring process and rigour to their global operation.
The Role
* Develop and maintain demand forecasts for assigned product categories, leveraging historical data, market trends, and input from sales and marketing teams.
* Monitor and analyze demand patterns, identifying deviations and adjusting forecasts as needed to minimize stockouts and excess inventory.
* Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams to gather relevant market intelligence, promotional plans, and product launch schedules to incorporate into demand forecasts.
* Work closely with Supply Planning and Production teams to ensure alignment between demand forecasts and production schedules, optimizing inventory levels while meeting customer service levels.
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in demand planning, inventory management, or related roles within the FMCG or consumer goods industry.
* Robust analytical skills with proficiency in statistical forecasting techniques and demand planning software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDA).
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels.
* Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a quick-paced workplace.
* Familiarity with FMCG market dynamics, consumer behavior, and retail channels is preferred.
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