Commercial Supply Chain Demand Planner

Elanco; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco invites a Demand and Replenishment Associate to join ANZ, based in Sydney with hybrid work. You will support demand forecasting, inventory planning, and replenishment to ensure products are available when needed, partnering with Global Supply Hubs to balance inventory and monitor risks and opportunities for ANZ teams.

This role requires a tertiary qualification in business, operations, logistics, or a similar field, at least 5 years’ experience in logistics or demand planning, and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in business, operations, logistics, or a similar field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in logistics or demand planning.
• Proficiency in SAP/IBP, Power BI, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Drive the forecasting process in support of the ANZ Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and Financial Reporting processes.
• Utilize SAP IBP forecasting and reporting tools to update projections and analyze performance metrics like forecast accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with Global Supply Hubs to manage requirements planning and ensure safety stocks are maintained to minimize out-of-stock risks.
• Manage inventory reporting to identify slow-moving, obsolete, or short-dated stock and facilitate monthly mitigation processes.
• Liaise with Logistics Service Providers to resolve supply issues and provide guidance on customs clearance for imports into Australia and New Zealand.

Skills

Forecasting

S&OP

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, operations, logistics, or a similar field

Tools

SAP/IBP

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Your Role: Demand and Replenishment Associate – ANZ

As a Demand and Replenishment Associate, you will support demand forecasting, inventory planning, and replenishment activities to help ensure products are available when needed. In this role, you’ll partner with Global Supply Hubs to maintain appropriate inventory levels while monitoring supply risks and opportunities to support ANZ commercial and finance teams.

Your Responsibilities

• Drive the forecasting process in support of the ANZ Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and Financial Reporting processes.
• Utilize SAP IBP forecasting and reporting tools to update projections and analyze performance metrics like forecast accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with Global Supply Hubs to manage requirements planning and ensure safety stocks are maintained to minimize out-of-stock risks.
• Manage inventory reporting to identify slow-moving, obsolete, or short-dated stock and facilitate monthly mitigation processes.
• Liaise with Logistics Service Providers to resolve supply issues and provide guidance on customs clearance for imports into Australia and New Zealand.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Education: Tertiary qualification in business, operations, logistics, or a similar field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in logistics or demand planning.
• Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (preferably SAP/IBP), Power BI, and Microsoft Excel.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• Strong understanding of logistics and supply planning principles and methodologies.
• Experience leveraging AI technologies and predictive analytics to enhance supply chain workflows.
• Proven project management experience with the ability to deliver projects on time.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and engage at all levels of the organization.
• Positive, solutions-oriented approach with a focus on continuous improvement and proactive change.

Additional Information

Location: Sydney, Australia - Hybrid Work Environment

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About Elanco

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole. With nearly 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to helping our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose™ CSR framework – all to advance the health of animals, people and the planet.

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