Demand Planning Manager
HybridDandenong, Victoria, Australia or Ingleburn, New South Wales, Australia
Job Summary
Lead monthly demand planning processes to deliver aligned six-month forecasts supporting revenue objectives, inventory targets, and financial performance. Drive forecast accuracy and inventory optimization across a long lead time, imported, high-SKU product portfolio while partnering with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams. Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes and systems, and lead, coach, and develop a team of planners focused on accountability and problem-solving. Manage risk and respond to changing market demands through collaboration with a network of approximately 80 suppliers. This hybrid role reports to the Supply Chain Director and is based in Sydney or Melbourne.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years' experience within supply chain, demand planning, inventory management, or a related discipline
- Strong understanding of forecasting principles, inventory management, and supply chain planning processes
- Experience managing large SKU portfolios and complex supply chains
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly in data analysis and reporting
- Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights
- Experience with forecasting and planning systems
- Pronto knowledge
- Proven people leadership experience with strong coaching and development capabilities
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills
- Results-driven mindset with strong ownership, attention to detail, and problem-solving capability
- Reside in Australia
- Have full working rights
Desired Qualifications
- Pronto knowledge will be highly regarded
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