Join to apply for the Demand Planner role at Michael Page.5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants.About Our ClientThis client is a well-established Australian manufacturer and distributor in the food manufacturing sector, known for supplying high-quality products to bakeries and food service customers nationally.
They have a strong reputation for reliability, innovation, and long-standing customer partnerships.
Their culture is values-driven, collaborative, and focused on continuous improvement across the supply chain.Elevate your Career in Supply ChainWork with a Tier 1 Food CompanyJob DescriptionServe as the key user for Blueshift ONE IBP software, bridging planning with sales and finance functions.Analyse historical sales data and market trends to create accurate SKU-level demand forecasts.Manage and lead the S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) process across internal stakeholders.Facilitate collaboration between sales, product development, supply planning, and other teams.Identify process improvements to enhance forecast accuracy and reduce bias.Provide insights to support inventory management and optimise working capital.Lead planning activities for new product development (NPD), including data maintenance in planning systems.Review and analyse demand drivers to explain discrepancies between forecasted and actual sales.Set up and run regular S&OP and demand review meetings.The Successful ApplicantProven experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain roles within FMCG or manufacturing.Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends at SKU and channel level.Confident facilitator of S&OP processes with cross-functional stakeholder engagement.Proficient in planning and ERP systems - ideally with experience using IBP tools like Blueshift ONE or QAD.Capable of driving process improvements and reducing forecasting bias.Comfortable managing complexity across multiple SKUs, product types, and seasonal demand.Excellent communication and collaboration skills across sales, finance, and operations.Detail-oriented, with a proactive and continuous improvement mindset.Experience supporting new product planning is a plus.What's On OfferA newly created, high-impact planning role driven by investment in new IBP technology.Opportunity to lead the S&OP process and work closely with leadership across sales, finance, and supply chain.Hands-on ownership of demand planning in a business committed to continuous improvement.Exposure to Blueshift ONE IBP software, with the chance to shape how it's used across the business.Dynamic and collaborative team environment within a well-established FMCG manufacturer.Competitive salary.Contact: Barry McgroryQuote job ref: JN-042025-6730511Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionManagement and ManufacturingIndustriesStaffing and Recruiting
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