Demand Planner

Detmold Group; Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global supply chain organization is seeking a Demand Planner to join their team in Adelaide. The role involves developing demand forecasts, collaborating with stakeholders, and enhancing forecasting capabilities. Ideal candidates should have experience in demand planning, strong Excel skills, and a proactive mindset. This position offers a chance to be part of a dynamic team focused on continuous improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in demand planning or a related analytical role, ideally within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Proactive, process-driven mindset with a knack for problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage demand forecasts for your designated product portfolio.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and service excellence.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights for decision-making.

Skills

Demand planning experience

Stakeholder engagement

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical mindset

Job description

Overview

Join a collaborative supply chain team with global impact. Shape demand planning for a diverse product portfolio. We’re looking for a Demand Planner to join our Group-wide Supply Chain Team at our Adelaide Head Office. This team services a broad customer base across multiple product categories, supported by manufacturing operations in Adelaide, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and India.

As part of a high-performing team of Demand Planners, you’ll be responsible for managing forecasting for your assigned portfolio, ensuring customer demand is met with precision and efficiency. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across sales and operations, providing insights and support to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage demand forecasts for your designated product portfolio.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and service excellence.
• Support training and coaching initiatives to enhance forecasting capability across the business.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights to support decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience in demand planning or a related analytical role, ideally within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with S&OP processes and systems.
• A proactive, process-driven mindset with a knack for problem-solving and data simplification.

About us

We’re a progressive, forward-thinking organisation with a global footprint and a commitment to excellence. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and shared success.

We’re proud to be a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to responding to every applicant.

Requirements

Applicants must have Australian work rights.

Confidential questions? Reach out to Jennifer Pryor, Talent Acquisition Partner at [emailprotected]

Company values

Our business values shape what we do and how we do it:

• Focus: We concentrate on key priorities which will make the business successful.
• People: We demonstrate respect, integrity and loyalty to each other, our business & our community.
• Passion/Persistence: We are relentless in driving forward to achieve our objectives and deliver success.
• Performance: We take accountability for our own results whilst supporting others to achieve their best.
• Leadership: We consistently demonstrate these values and take responsibility for the impact of our own behaviours and actions.
• Sustainability: We believe the foundations for tomorrow are built today and strive to continuously improve.
• Quality, Service, Efficiency (QSE): Our company philosophy.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.