Demand Planner

CH01 CHE Fresenius Medical Care (Schweiz) AG; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CH01 CHE Fresenius Medical Care (Schweiz) AG is seeking a Demand Planner in a Hybrid role based in North Lakes, QLD. You will drive demand forecasting, capacity planning and fulfilment coordination, partnering with sales, marketing and operations to align supply with customer demand.

Strong data analysis and experience with SAP, Excel, and PowerPoint are essential. You will manage forecast accuracy, participate in supply planning, and contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes to

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Supply Chain concepts, preferably planning.
• Excel skills at an intermediate level.
• Ability to analyze and report data to improve processes.
• Basic knowledge of business practices in a professional field.
• Systems skills including Excel, PowerPoint, SAP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee demand planning and forecast accuracy using data insights.
• Coordinate with sales, marketing and supply to align demand and supply.
• Maintain master data accuracy (lead times, pricing, etc.).
• Develop and communicate forecasts and capacity plans.
• Prepare reports on forecast changes and accuracy for stakeholders.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Analytical skills

Tools

Master Data Maintenance

Job description

## Demand PlannerApply: Hybrid: North Lakes, QLD: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 30, 2026 (13 days left to apply): R0266439**Primary Purpose:*** This role oversees the demand & supply planning and overall demand fulfilment processes, including the creation of demand projections, capacity planning, and fulfilment planning activities* This position is a key driver in creating and managing the true customer/consumer demand signals by which the organisation aligns supply chain and company resources. The demand planner is tasked with using data insights to improve forecast accuracy. This person is a hands-on worker who will drive the creation of a demand forecast and work with other functional teams.**Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities:*** Manage statistical forecast exceptions by utilising demand-planning exception reports to identify and fix potential issues.* Collect past/future demand factors (distribution gains/losses, price changes, new/discontinued products and promotion plans, for example) from sales and marketing and forecast/model their impacts on demand.* Escalate identified critical areas of supply where future shortages may occur.* Ensure accuracy of all Material Master Data such as lead times, purchase price and ensure any changes occur.* Recommend shipping method changes with associated costs for immediate issues and mid-term improvements.* Determine and communicate forecast range, with consensus demand, potential upside opportunity and downside risk, to the demand management.* Develop, monitor and communicate reports on changes and forecast accuracy to business unit and supply chain organizations, while driving continuous improvement.* Make recommendations to enhance business processes and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiencies.* Adhere and keep updated on all policies and procedures.* Perform other duties as required.**Competencies (****attitude, skills, typical qualifications and experience):*** Requires knowledge of Supply Chain Concepts, preferably specializing in Planning.* Excel skills at an intermediate level* The ability to maintain and increase process efficiency by analyzing and reporting available data* Requires a basic knowledge of relevant business nature and practices in a professional field.* Systems skills including Excel, PowerPoint, SAP* Able to foster relationships with cross functional partners* Change management skills* Strong communication and verbal skills* Dedicated in providing superior service to respective stakeholders* Ability to relate tasks to the ‘big picture’ and communicate accordingly* Ability to develop strong working relationships with stakeholders and customers through effective interpersonal and influencing skills* Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities* Master Data Maintenance* Cross Training / Procurement & Supply Chain Officer* Capitalisation* Fixed Asset Register* Maintaining Serial Number Register Master File