ANZ Demand Planner: Forecasting & Inventory Optimizer

LifeStyles Healthcare; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Melbourne is seeking a Demand Planner to own the demand planning process in a fast-paced environment. This role requires 3–5 years of experience in demand planning, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with planning tools like SAP and NetSuite. The Demand Planner will work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to ensure product availability and optimize inventory. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive under shifting priorities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in demand planning, preferably in CPG or consumer healthcare.
• Experience with planning tools and ERP systems.
• Comfortable working in a lean, hands-on environment with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Own the demand planning process for key SKUs and customer channels.
• Lead monthly forecast cycles, incorporating input from Sales, Marketing, and Finance.
• Monitor trends, promotions, seasonality, and new product launches.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Excel

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Melbourne is seeking a Demand Planner to own the demand planning process in a fast-paced environment. This role requires 3–5 years of experience in demand planning, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with planning tools like SAP and NetSuite. The Demand Planner will work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to ensure product availability and optimize inventory. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive under shifting priorities.