Demand Planner

J.R. Simplot Company; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellbeing programs

Professional development support

Bonus incentives

Novated car leasing

Income protection insurance

Additional annual leave

Job summary

Simplot is seeking an experienced Demand Planner to join our Mentone team on a permanent full-time basis. You will own end-to-end forecasting and partner with commercial and supply chain teams to drive better business outcomes.

You will create insight-led demand plans by integrating customer data, promotions, and market signals, translating them into actionable actions for Sales, Finance and Operations. A collaborative role with a focus on forecasting excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, or related discipline.
• Strong forecasting and demand analytics capability.
• Experience with SAP IBP, Blue Yonder, Blueshift, Logility or similar systems.
• Ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts aligned to business objectives.
• Collaborate with Sales, Supply Planning, Customer Experience and Finance to create a single demand view.
• Translate promotions and insights into actionable demand plans.
• Monitor forecast performance, identify risks and opportunities, and improve accuracy.
• Provide scenario analysis to support planning and decisions.
• Leverage planning tools to drive forecasting excellence and outcomes.
• Build cross-functional relationships and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analytics

Excel advanced

Stakeholder management

Collaboration

Tools

SAP IBP

Blue Yonder

Blueshift

Logility

Job description

In Australia, the Simplot Company's core operations are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to major retail and foodservice customers in Australia and New Zealand. The Simplot Global Food business includes 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, serving retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, with 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Globally, the J.R. Simplot Company employs 15,000 people, driving innovation and excellence across diverse industries.

Within the Australian market, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating meals that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Aussie life for generations, and include Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.

Culture and Benefits

At Simplot, we are fuelled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:

• Respect for Resources
• Spirit of Innovation
• Passion for People

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.

Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.

The Perks

• Flexible working arrangements and a variety of engaging Health and Wellbeing programs
• Diverse Leadership Development Programs and Professional Development Support
• Employee Reward and Recognition Program
• Bonus incentives and discounted Health Insurance
• Sensory Club Program – Enjoy and taste our new product launches and access to our Culinary cooking sessions
• Novated Car Leasing Agreements
• Income Protection Insurance
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

Simplot values the creativity and meaningful relationships that grow through face-to-face connection while also recognising the importance of flexibility for our team members. Our hybrid work environment includes four days in the office, with Wednesdays as our dedicated ‘Connect Day' bringing everyone together to strengthen our successful culture of innovation and collaboration.

About Our Role

We are seeking an experienced Demand Planner to join our team at Simplot in a permanent full-time role based at our Mentone office, reporting to our Senior Manager Demand Planning - APAC. The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of the end-to-end forecasting process while partnering closely with commercial and supply chain teams to drive better business outcomes.

You will develop insight-led demand plans, bringing together customer, commercial and operational inputs to create an accurate and aligned view of demand. Working closely with Sales, Supply Planning, Customer Experience and Finance, you will translate market dynamics, promotional activity and changing demand signals into actionable plans that support business performance.

This is a highly collaborative role where you will influence decision-making through data-led insights, build strong cross-functional relationships and contribute to the ongoing improvement of planning processes, systems and forecasting capability.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts, ensuring plans are aligned to business objectives and changing market dynamics.
• Partner closely with Sales, Supply Planning, Customer Experience and Finance teams to build a single, aligned view of demand.
• Translate promotional activity, commercial initiatives and customer insights into actionable demand plans.
• Monitor forecast performance, identify risks and opportunities, and use data-driven insights to improve forecast accuracy and reduce bias.
• Provide recommendations and scenario analysis to support business planning and decision-making.
• Leverage forecasting systems and planning tools to drive forecasting excellence and improve planning outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across planning processes, systems and ways of working.

About You

You are an experienced Demand Planner who enjoys taking ownership of the forecasting process and partnering with stakeholders to drive better business outcomes. You combine strong analytical capability with a collaborative approach and are comfortable influencing decisions through data and insight.

• To be successful in this role, you will bring:
• Proven experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, Supply Chain Planning or a related discipline.
• Strong forecasting and demand analytics capability, including experience using statistical forecasting methodologies.
• Experience working with demand planning systems such as SAP IBP, Blue Yonder, Blueshift, Logility or similar planning platforms.
• The ability to interpret data, identify trends and translate insights into practical recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and work effectively across commercial and operational teams.
• A proactive and curious mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement and planning excellence.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills, coupled with strong attention to detail.
• Experience within FMCG, retail, manufacturing or a similar fast-paced environment will be highly regarded.

Applications close on Friday 6th November. Simplot reserves the right to commence recruiting activity prior to closing date.

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Location(s): GF Chifley Business Park Office - Mentone

Country: Australia

Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you require technical assistance, please email us at [e-mail]