Demand Planner

Genuine Parts Company; Queensland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Auto Parts Group (APG) is seeking an experienced Demand Planner to forecast demand, plan inventory, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure parts availability across national distribution centres. The role requires strong forecasting, inventory analysis, and ERP proficiency, with cross-functional collaboration across Purchasing, Pricing, Product Development and Sales.

Based in Brendale, QLD, the successful candidate will drive data-driven decisions, manage replenishment, monitor performance, and

Qualifications

• Strong forecasting, inventory-analysis and commercial decision-making capability.
• Understanding of supply-chain concepts: lead times, safety stock, stock turns, service levels, landed cost.
• Advanced Excel skills; confidence using ERP and other supply-chain systems.
• Ability to analyse large datasets and translate findings into practical recommendations.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Forecasting

Inventory analysis

Excel

ERP systems

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Tools

ERP software

Job description

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.