About the job
- Join** Danone,**a global leader with a health-focused portfolio in food and beverages.
- **Lead Demand Planning at Danone and drive impact through data, collaboration, and innovation.**:
- **Competitive compensation**:salary, bonus, and comprehensive advantages.
- **Enjoy a hybrid work model** and an inclusive work environment.
Danone is seeking a passionate and driven **Demand Manager** to lead our forecasting and planning efforts. In this **permanent role**, reporting to the Head of Demand & Customer Supply Chain, you'll own the short-term demand plan and rolling 12-month forecast. You'll work closely with Sales and Marketing to align on assumptions and deliver a robust Demand Review as part of the S&OP; process. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, you'll lead initiatives to enhance forecast accuracy, reduce waste, and support outstanding customer service.
**Responsibilities**:
- Develop accurate statistical forecasts using demand patterns, trends, and seasonality.
- Collaborate with Sales & Marketing to generate a reliable demand signal that informs upstream supply chain planning.
- Lead demand planning consensus meetings and document key assumptions to support the S&OP; process.
- Own the delivery of the monthly Demand Review as a critical input to S&OP.;
- Partner cross-functionally to support product launches and manage phase-outs effectively.
- Champion continuous improvement by identifying and implementing solutions that enhance demand planning and decision-making.
- Contribute to system development and implementation initiatives to strengthen forecasting capabilities.
About you
You are a detail-oriented and collaborative **planning professional** with a passion for driving accuracy and efficiency. With experience in supply chain, FMCG, or manufacturing environments, you thrive on turning data into actionable insights and building strong cross-functional relationships. You're analytical, proactive, and confident managing forecasts and influencing stakeholders. Your ability to balance customer service excellence with operational efficiency makes you a valuable contributor to a purpose-led organisation like Danone.
**Ideally, you will have**:
- Degree qualified, ideally in Supply Chain or a numerical discipline.
- Relevant supply chain certifications (e.g., APICS) are highly regarded.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a supply chain role, preferably within a fast-paced, manufacturing environment such as food or FMCG.
- Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
- Proven ability to manage projects and influence stakeholders.
- A proactive self-starter who thrives in dynamic environments and takes initiative to drive results.
About us
**WE OFFER**
We truly value our Danoners and strive to make their experience exceptional by creating a positive and fulfilling environment for everyone. Our unique perks are designed to enhance the lives and provide genuine value.
- A high-performing, **collaborative team culture**:
- Thank Danone it's Friday! **3pm finishes every Friday**:
- **Diverse and inclusive** work environment
- Personalised **learning opportunities** to set you up for success
- Competitive **Total Reward package** including
- Health, Life and salary continuance insurance
- **26 weeks gender-neutral paid parental leave**:
- Employee Share Subscription Plan after 12 months of service
- Performance-related incentives and annual reviews
**HOW TO APPLY**
If this opportunity resonates with you and you're eager to shape and define this role, then go ahead and seize the moment. Click on the **APPLY** button and share your resume with us.
**ABOUT US**
At Danone, we aim to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices, in line with our Vision - **Danone, One Planet. One Health**. We operate across four business lines**:Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition, and Medical Nutrition**. Our **headquarter** is in **France,** we have offices in **55 countries** across the globe and our products are sold in over 120 markets. We have been around for more than a century and are the proud owner of some of the best-known brands worldwide including favorites like **YoPro, Activia, Aptamil and Karicare**
**Danone ANZ** focuses on dairy and specialized nutrition products for infants and adults and is proud to be awarded the **Great Place to Work**accreditation winner for ANZ in 2023, 2024 and 2025 - a globally recognised program where we feature as one of Australia's top places to work.
**Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)**
We proudly affirm that we are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and our ambition is to foster an **INCLUSIVE&DIVERSE;**workplace where all Danoners can bring their uniqueness to contribute to business results. Our commitment to DEI ensures that all qualified individuals receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientati
📌 Demand Planner
🏢 Danone
📍 Melbourne