Overview
In Australia, the J.R. Simplot Company focuses on food manufacturing and agriculture across potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-secure and chilled products to major retail and foodservice customers in Australia and New Zealand. The Simplot Global Food business includes 17 manufacturing and processing sites serving 37 countries, with about 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Globally, Simplot employs around 15,000 people driving innovation and excellence across diverse industries.
Within the Australian market, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focused on creating meals that maximise value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands include Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.
Our culture is guided by our shared values and a commitment to safety, wellbeing, diversity, equity and inclusion. We promote a collaborative environment and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.
The Role
About Our Role
As a Demand Planning Analyst for the Simplot Global Food Integrated Business Planning (IBP) team, you will apply analytical and relationship-building skills to work across Planning, Sales and Operations. This is a permanent full-time role based at our Chifley Park office in Mentone, reporting to the Senior Manager Demand Planning APAC. You will use quantitative data analysis and market intelligence to adjust customer demand forecasts and predict sales trends, manage forecast bias and error, run complex scenarios, and present data-driven recommendations to enable business decisions. You will build relationships as a trusted Supply Chain advisor to help the company meet future demand.
What You Will Do
- Support the Demand Planning, Commercial and Supply Chain teams across Simplot’s full product portfolio
- Use statistical models and market intelligence to refine customer demand forecasts and predict sales trends
- Analyse large datasets to uncover insights, reduce forecast error, and identify bias
- Run complex simulations and scenario planning to support strategic decision-making
- Translate data into compelling stories that highlight trends, risks and opportunities
- Present clear, actionable recommendations that influence business decisions and drive performance
- Partner with internal stakeholders to embed analytical tools into business processes
- Act as a business partner, helping teams interpret data and explain the implications behind the numbers
- Collaborate with global counterparts, including the US team, to share knowledge and build capability
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance forecasting and planning effectiveness
About You
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or related field
- 3–5 years of experience in demand planning, analytics, or a related field
- Strong analytical capability with expertise in statistical forecasting and data modelling
- Skilled in Time-Series and Cause-and-Effect modelling techniques
- Proficient in Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and forecasting platforms such as SAP IBP
- Effective communicator who engages stakeholders with clarity and influence
- Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and linking data insights to business outcomes
- Demonstrates teamwork, problem solving and robust interpersonal skills
Location, Availability & Schedule
This is a permanent full-time role based at the Chifley Park office in Mentone, Victoria. The role reports to the Senior Manager Demand Planning APAC. Travel is less than 10%.
Perks & Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements and Health and Wellbeing programs
- Diversity and Leadership Development Programs and Professional Development Support
- Employee Reward and Recognition Program
- Bonus incentives and discounted Health Insurance
- Sensory Club Program – access to product launches and culinary sessions
- Novated Car Leasing
- Income Protection Insurance
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
Application
If this sounds like you, please apply online now. Applications close Wednesday 24 September. Simplot reserves the right to commence recruiting activity prior to the closing date.
Job Requisition ID: 23326
Location: GF Chifley Business Park Office - Melbourne
Country: Australia
EEO Statement: Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you require technical assistance, please email us. We welcome all qualified applicants.
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📌 Demand Planning Analyst
🏢 Simplot
📍 Melbourne