Assistant Demand Planner

Sanitarium-Health-Food-Company; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish Fridays

On-site gym

Mental health support

Wellbeing allowance

Health and wellbeing programs

Growth opportunities and pathways

Purpose-led workplace

Job summary

Sanitarium is a leading Australian FMCG brand seeking a Demand Planning analyst to help forecast across a diverse product portfolio and support launches and promotions. You will work closely with the Senior Demand Planner to improve forecasting accuracy and contribute to supply chain decision-making.

The role is ideal for someone who loves data, enjoys problem-solving and wants a career in Demand Planning within a dynamic, consumer-focused business.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work with data, numbers and forecasting.
• Advanced Excel skills are essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Data literacy

Advanced Excel

Forecasting experience

Education

Tertiary qualification in Business/Commerce/Supply Chain/Logistics/Mathematics or related

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

Power Pivot

DAX

Job description

Who are we?

Sanitariumis 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

Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• 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