Associate Demand & Supply Planner

ARB 4x4 Accessories; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

International exposure

Collaborative environment

Job summary

ARB 4x4 Accessories is seeking an Associate Demand & Supply Planner to join our Melbourne team. You’ll help plan demand, supply, inventory and production across operations while working closely with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Sales and Logistics.

You will forecast, develop production and replenishment plans, monitor performance and manage risks. This role offers development opportunities within a global off-road brand with a strong emphasis on data-driven planning and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving ability.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis to forecast and plan.

Responsibilities

• Support demand, supply and production planning to align customer requirements with inventory and capacity.
• Prepare and maintain forecasts, production plans and supply/replenishment plans.
• Monitor demand, inventory and supply performance and identify risks or shortages.
• Manage intercompany and export orders, ensuring alignment with production and shipping schedules.
• Maintain accurate planning data, reports and system information.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve planning issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes and inventory availability.

Skills

Analytical

Organised

Excel

Data analysis

Communication

ERP/MRP

Stakeholder management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

The Role:

We are looking for an Associate Demand & Supply Planner to join our team and support the planning of demand, supply, inventory and production across our operations.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their career in supply chain planning. The role combines hands-on operational planning with exposure to demand forecasting, supply planning, inventory management and production planning.

Working closely with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Product Management, Sales, Export, Engineering and Logistics, you will help ensure the right products are available at the right time while identifying and managing potential supply risks.

What's on Offer:

• Professional development opportunities, international business exposure and training.
• Join a world class team that operate in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support demand, supply and production planning to align customer requirements with inventory and capacity.
• Prepare and maintain forecasts, production plans and supply/replenishment plans.
• Monitor demand, inventory and supply performance and identify potential risks or shortages.
• Manage intercompany and export orders, ensuring alignment with production and shipping schedules.
• Maintain accurate planning data, reports and system information.
• Work with cross-functional teams to resolve supply, inventory and production issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, inventory availability and operational efficiency.

Required Skills, Experience, and Attributes:

We are looking for someone who is analytical, organised and enjoys working with data and solving problems. Ideally you will have:

• 1-3 years' experience in supply chain, planning, inventory, purchasing, manufacturing or a related area.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good Excel and data analysis skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn.
• Experience with ERP, MRP or demand /supply planning systems is desirable.

At ARB, we're not just a brand; we're a lifestyle. Our passion for off-road adventures drives us to innovate and create products that enhance the customer journey. As an ASX top 200 company with +2200 employees globally, we take pride in our commitment to excellence. Our reach spans across 100 countries, supported by regional offices in the USA, Europe, Thailand, New Zealand, and the Middle East. Our reputation has been built on high-quality products, with services delivered by people who are passionate about quality, reliability and practicality.

This is a great opportunity for the right individual to join Australia's leading off-road equipment specialist and be part of a globally expanding organisation.