Assistant Demand Planner

Sanitarium; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish Fridays

On-site gym

Mental health support

Wellbeing stipend

Job summary

Sanitarium is seeking a motivated Demand Planning Analyst to join its high performing team on the Central Coast. You will support forecasting, new product launches, promotional planning and supply chain decision‑making in a leading FMCG business.

Work closely with the Senior Demand Planner to analyse data, improve forecast accuracy and collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain. Develop your analytics skills using Excel and Power BI and contribute to ongoing planning improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience with demand forecasting or planning analytics is preferred.
• Solid data analysis capabilities and proficiency with Excel.
• Experience in FMCG or supply chain environments preferred.
• Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain, Logistics or Mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Support demand forecasting across a diverse product portfolio.
• Assist with new product launches and promotional planning.
• Monitor forecast performance and identify trends.
• Analyse sales and customer data to improve planning.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain to manage forecast changes.
• Prepare reports and maintain forecasting systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Power Query

Power Pivot

DAX

FMCG exposure

Supply Chain experience

Sales data analysis

Education

Bachelors in Business/Commerce/Supply Chain

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

Power Pivot

DAX

Job description

Sanitarium is a progressive and dynamic business that is Australian owned and produces Australia’s leading breakfast products – Up & Go, So Good, Alternative Dairy Co range and Australia’s favourite breakfast Weet-Bix.

About the Role

Join Sanitarium's high-performing Demand Planning team and play a key role in ensuring some of Australasia's most loved brands are available when and where consumers need them.

Working closely with the Senior Demand Planner, you'll support forecasting accuracy, product launches, promotional planning and supply chain decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who loves data, thrives on problem-solving, and wants to build a career in Demand Planning within a leading FMCG business.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support demand forecasting across a diverse product portfolio.
• Assist with new product launches, promotional planning and product lifecycle management.
• Monitor forecast performance, identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Analyse sales, forecast and customer data to drive better planning outcomes.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain stakeholders to manage forecast changes and resolve issues.
• Prepare reports, maintain forecasting systems and ensure data accuracy.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and planning projects.

What You'll Bring

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Confidence working with data and numbers.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• 1-2 years' experience in data analysis, planning, forecasting or a similar analytical role.
• Experience with Power BI, Power Query, Power Pivot or DAX.
• Exposure to FMCG, Supply Chain, Logistics or Sales environments.
• Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain, Logistics, Mathematics or a related discipline.

Why Sanitarium?

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your capability in Demand Planning while working for one of Australasia's most trusted FMCG brands. You'll gain exposure to cross-functional teams, build valuable commercial and analytical expertise, and be supported by a collaborative team committed to your growth and development.

If you're naturally curious, data-driven and eager to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits of working at Sanitarium

At Sanitarium, we support our people both at work and beyond. Benefits include:

• Early finish every Friday
• On-site gym and complimentary access to a fitness app
• Mental health support for you and your immediate family
• $100 each year to support your wellbeing journey
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs
• World-class growth and development opportunities and pathways
• A supportive, purpose-led workplace where you can make a positive difference