1. Position: Associate Manager, Demand Planning (Full Time,
2. Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000pa plus Superannuation
3. Australian Location: 160 Epping Road, Lane Cove West NSW 2066
4. Applications open until Sunday 31st March 2024
SC JOHNSON & SON PTY LTD IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid, Glade, Ziploc and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.
Reporting to the Manager, Demand Planning APAC, the Demand Planner is critical in developing the demand forecast using multiple data sources.
This position is key to creating and managing the true consumer demand signals which drives the supply chain and company goals.
This role will be the conduit in the cluster and country between the commercial teams and regional supply chain planning.
You will be charged with making decisions that impact the demand plan and confidently communicate those decisions to key management stakeholders.
If you are a well-rounded individual, able to manage ambiguity, that possesses exception analytical, communication and leadership skills, who quickly identifies deviations from expected results and other disruptions and is able to promptly resolve issues, you will thrive in this fast-paced and exciting role.
About the Role:
5. Use and maintain current demand planning systems to create a reliable and highly accurate forecast possible
6. Collect and analyse past and future demand inputs (such as distribution gains/losses, price changes, new/discontinued products and promotion plans) from sales and marketing and calculate their impacts on demand
7. Make proactive recommendations to enhance business processes, and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiencies
8. Work with numerous cross functional partners on projects such as new product launches, discontinuations, and transitions to evaluate assumptions– new product forecast, and pipeline fill
9. Collaborate with Marketing, Customer Marketing, and Finance for advertising and promotional activities
10. Manage and deliver extremely detailed, multi-step S&OP process
11. Ensure demand forecast is shared in minute level of detail and timing required by internal customers and supply chain partners with documented assumptions
12. Be confident and extremely influential, collaborating with key partners in marketing, sales and finance to address input gaps as identified by forecast error/bias review & root cause analysis
13. Measure, analyse, and communicate key process metrics and monitor adherence to key performance indicators, while driving continuous improvement
About You:
14. Degree qualified, preferably economics, supply chain management, engineering or related business field
15. Solid senior level Demand Planning experience the within FMCG / Consumer Goods Industry (5+ years)
16. A strong understanding of all elements of the Supply Chain function
17. Demonstrated results working in a team-based, cross functional environment, with an extremely detailed, multi-step S&OP process
18. Knowledge of the NZ market highly desirable
19. Hands-on experience in demand planning and simulation systems or tools (SAP APO DP, Demantra or equivalent)
20. Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in PC-based applications (such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and/or Access)
21. Candidates must be Covid-19 vaccinated
What You'll Get in Return:
SC Johnson is committed to providing a Great Place to Work for all its employees. Along with a competitive base salary, here are just some of the benefits you receive when joining the SC Johnson Family -
22. Additional superannuation for permanent employees
23. Additional day of leave to support community partnerships through our Give2Crew
24. Ongoing training and development
25. Beautiful office location in Lane Cove
26. Free onsite parking, gym, tennis court, full kitchen with breakfast supplies; all set on privately owned acreage
27. Subsidised fitness sessions, relaxation room with massage chair and EAP program
28. Hugely discounted staff products
29. Shindig Committee that put on regular events, lunches, parties, fun days
30. Family-owned company, with a family feel
31. Be a member of a company championing a better world through sustainability and environmental protection measures
Please no agency solicitation.
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