ANZ - Demand Planning Manager

at; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking a Demand Planning Manager for a 6-month contract in Melbourne, with potential permanency. This pivotal role requires leading demand forecasts and collaborating across departments during a critical transformation phase, ensuring effective decision-making and supply readiness.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in demand planning, ideally in FMCG, retail, or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of S&OP principles and best practices.
• Comfortable working in change environments and building processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of demand forecasts across key product categories.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver integrated S&OP process.
• Drive forecast accuracy through data analysis and stakeholder alignment.

Skills

Demand Planning

Supply Chain Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Excel

Tools

SAP IBP

APO

Oracle

Anaplan

Job description

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Are you a strategic demand planning professional ready to make an impact in a business undergoing exciting transformation?

We’re partnering with a fast-paced, forward-thinking organisation that is centralising its supply chain function and embedding a new, best-practice Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process. As they invest in structure, systems, and capability, they’re seeking a Demand Planning Manager to lead the charge on short- and long-term forecasting excellence during this critical transition phase.

About the Role This is a 6-month contract with a strong likelihood of permanency. You’ll be the bridge between commercial, supply chain, and operational teams, building robust demand plans that support effective decision-making and ensure supply readiness during a period of change and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and ownership of demand forecasts across key product categories
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, finance, and supply teams to deliver an integrated S&OP process
• Drive forecast accuracy through data analysis, trend evaluation, and stakeholder alignment
• Support system and process improvements as part of the broader supply chain transformation
• Provide insightful reporting and scenario planning to support strategic business decisions

About You

• Proven experience in demand planning or supply chain planning roles, ideally in FMCG, retail, or manufacturing
• Strong understanding of S&OP principles and best practices
• Comfortable working in a change environment and building processes from the ground up
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to see the bigger picture
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with forecasting software (e.g. SAP IBP, APO, Oracle, Anaplan) a plus
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

If this sounds like you, please click the apply now button or call Carl Stephen on 0409888614 for a confidential conversation.

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