Demand Planner

AUS GPC Asia Pacific Australia Pty Ltd; Queensland; Presencial; AUD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Auto Parts Group (APG) in Brendale, QLD is seeking a dedicated Demand Planner to turn sales and market data into robust forecasts. The role focuses on stock availability, service levels, and cost optimisation across APG distribution centres.

Reporting to the Purchasing and Pricing Manager, you will build long-range forecasts, coordinate with suppliers, and support purchasing, pricing and product deployment with rigorous analysis and teamwork.

Formación

• Strong forecasting, inventory-analysis and commercial decision-making capability.
• Understanding of supply-chain concepts including lead times, safety stock, stock turns and replenishment planning.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence using ERP, purchasing and other supply-chain systems.
• Proactive approach to identifying supply risks and continuous-improvement opportunities.
• Ability to analyse large datasets and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder-management skills across Purchasing, Pricing, Product Development, Sales and Operations.
• Excellent time-management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong people-leadership capability to support and develop others.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and manage 36-month demand forecasts across categories, customers, channels and brands.
• Analyse sales trends, seasonality, market activity and product lifecycles to deliver actionable forecasts.
• Support purchasing and pricing decisions through demand, inventory, landed-cost and supply-risk analysis.
• Plan replenishment and monitor inventory performance to support availability across APG distribution centres nationally.
• Coordinate with suppliers and consolidation points to schedule, track and consolidate shipments.
• Identify supply risks, pricing opportunities and corrective actions for business forums.
• Partner with Product Development, Sales, Operations and Purchasing to improve planning and merchandise deployment.

Conocimientos

Forecasting

Inventory analysis

Commercial decision-making

Supply-chain concepts

Stakeholder management

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Herramientas

ERP systems

Purchasing software

Descripción del empleo

About Auto Parts Group (APG)

At Auto Parts Group (APG), we aim to be Australia’s top independent supplier of genuine and aftermarket automotive parts, providing our customers with a \"Real Advantage.\" APG is part of GPC Asia Pacific, a leading supplier of industrial and automotive parts in Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. GPC has over 8,000 employees in Asia Pacific and more than 60,000 globally, with well-known brands like Repco, NAPA, AMX, and Motion Industries.

About The Role

Are you an experienced Supply Demand Planner who enjoys turning sales, inventory and market data into practical plans that improve stock availability, service levels and commercial outcomes? APG is seeking a full-time permanent Demand Planner based out of Brendale, QLD to support purchasing decisions through accurate demand forecasting, inventory planning, supplier coordination and replenishment management. Reporting to the Purchasing and Pricing Manager, you will work across Purchasing, Pricing, Product Development, Sales and Operations teams to ensure the right automotive parts are available at the right time, while optimising inventory investment and supply-chain costs.

You will:

• Develop and manage 36-month demand forecasts across selected categories, customers, channels and brands.
• Analyse sales trends, seasonality, market activity, product lifecycles and customer requirements to deliver actionable forecasts.
• Support purchasing and pricing decisions through demand, inventory, landed-cost and supply-risk analysis.
• Plan replenishment and monitor inventory performance to support availability across APG distribution centres nationally.
• Coordinate with suppliers and consolidation points to schedule, track and efficiently consolidate shipments.
• Identify supply risks, pricing opportunities and corrective actions, providing insights to relevant business forums.
• Partner with Product Development, Sales, Operations and Purchasing teams to improve planning, data quality and merchandise deployment.

About You

You will bring:

• Strong forecasting, inventory-analysis and commercial decision-making capability.
• Sound understanding of supply-chain concepts, including lead times, safety stock, stock turns, service levels, excess and obsolete stock, landed cost and replenishment planning.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence using ERP, purchasing and other supply-chain systems.
• A proactive approach to identifying supply risks and continuous-improvement opportunities.
• Ability to analyse large datasets and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to collaborate across Purchasing, Pricing, Product Development, Sales and Operations.
• High attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present supply, inventory and pricing insights to management.
• A collaborative, relationship-focused approach that brings stakeholders together to achieve shared outcomes.
• Excellent time-management skills and a consistent ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong people-leadership capability, with the ability to support, develop and bring out the best in others.

Benefits

• APG 'Me' Day: A paid, flexible day for team members to use as they wish.
• Paid Parental Leave: Newly introduced paid parental leave for permanent employees.
• Training: Comprehensive training, support, and resources provided.
• Business Perks: Exclusive discounts with retailers like Woolworths, JB HIFI, Caltex, and Hoyts Cinemas.
• Events: Regular team catch-ups, monthly events, and annual awards.
• Wellbeing: Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family, including financial and legal counselling.
• Diversity: A diverse team with varying ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures.
• Security: A 30-year strong and growing business.

About The Work Environment

Now is the perfect time to join our dynamic team as we focus on continuous improvement, technology, and safety. We are driven to provide the best customer experience and need individuals to help us reach our goals. It all starts with you.

GPC Asia Pacific is an equal opportunity employer.

Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. Today, we’re proud to say we’re the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale. Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.