Demand Planner

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Demand Planner. Terms and conditions vacancy

Celebrating its 100-year anniversary, SPC Ardmona is a leading Australian FMCG business. Committed to championing Australian grown produce, SPC is proud to partner local communities and can boast that 97% of their products contents are grown here in Australia.

SPC is home to some of Australia’s most iconic and most loved consumer brands (SPC, Ardmona, Goulburn Valley, IXL) and is part of the Coca-Cola Amatil Group. SPC are excited to drive growth in both the domestic and international markets.

We currently have an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and capable Demand Planner to join our Sales & Operations Planning team. This is a great opportunity to join SPC during a transformation period and make a tangible contribution to the growth of SPC.

The Role

Reporting to the Sales & Operations Planning Manager the role of the Demand Planner is to Facilitate demand planning activities across assigned product portfolio & channels in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.

This is a key role within the business and we are seeking an experienced and professional candidate to bring insight, innovation and inspiration to your work, whilst delivering high quality outcomes in a fast paced and results driven environment.

The scope of the role includes, but is not limited to:

• Create and maintain forecast models, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from internal & external sources
• Demand integration point into the Marketing, Sales and Finance functions across the S&OP process
• Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.
• Use and maintain the Demand Planning software as the primary forecasting system tool
• Prepare and maintain relevant reports pertaining to demand planning process
• Identify and lead the continuous improvement of demand management practices

To be successful in the role you will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Degree qualification in a Business, Engineering or Science discipline and preferably an external Supply chain qualification (APICS or similar).
• 1-3 years in supply chain planning roles in a fast moving, local manufacturing environment, preferably consumer goods industry, where very long supply lead times are a constraint
• Knowledge of DynaSys, MFGPro, QAD or other ERP and demand planning software is preferred. Very strong Microsoft Excel skills. Tableau skills will be highly rated.
• Experience with implementing and facilitating S&OP/IBP principles and practices
• Proven stakeholder management skills at all levels
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Desire to influence and facilitate change management in a challenging environment

This role is based in Melbourne, Victoria. The successful applicant is required to hold a valid Australian Divers licence.

This is a rare opportunity to join a diverse, exciting work place and a make positive contribution to the growth of SPC.