Demand Planner

MARS PARTNERSHIP PTY. LTD.; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars Partnership Pty. Ltd. in Melbourne is seeking a Demand Planner to develop accurate monthly forecasts, optimise inventory and drive performance across channels. You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain to align product availability with launches and seasonal planning.

The role emphasises data-driven decision making, forecasting accuracy and commercial thinking, requiring 2-4 years in planning, strong Excel skills and experience with BI tools like Power BI or Tableau.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years' experience in demand planning or similar role.
• Experience in retail or FMCG and multi-channel environments.
• Strong analytical and Excel capabilities with BI experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain monthly demand forecasts across channels.
• Analyse sales trends and market data to improve forecast accuracy.
• Manage inventory levels and coordinate replenishment with Supply Chain.
• Monitor performance and identify risks and opportunities.
• Support range reviews, seasonal planning and go-to-market initiatives.
• Produce reporting and commercial insights for decision making.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Operations and other stakeholders.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Commercial acumen

Collaboration

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SAP IBP

Excel

Job description

$95,000 - $100,000 a year

Permanent

2mo ago , from MARS PARTNERSHIP PTY. LTD.

I'm partnering with a globally recognised premium consumer brand to recruit a Demand Planner based in Melbourne. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing business known for innovation, strong brand loyalty and continued growth. If you enjoy using data to influence commercial decisions and thrive in a collaborative environment, this could be the perfect next step.

About the Company

My client is an internationally recognised premium consumer brand with an outstanding reputation for product innovation, market leadership and customer loyalty. With a strong presence across global markets, they continue to invest in their people, products and operations, creating an environment where collaboration, continuous improvement and commercial thinking are highly valued.

About the Role

As a Demand Planner, you'll be responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts, optimising inventory and driving channel performance across assigned product categories and markets. Working closely with Sales, Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain teams, you'll use data and commercial insights to ensure the right products are available at the right time while supporting product launches, seasonal planning and ongoing business growth.

This is a highly collaborative role where you'll combine analytical thinking with commercial decision-making to improve forecasting accuracy, maximise sales opportunities and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain monthly demand forecasts across assigned channels.
• Analyse sales trends, market data and commercial activity to improve forecast accuracy.
• Manage inventory levels and partner with Supply Chain teams on replenishment planning.
• Monitor trading performance and proactively identify risks and opportunities.
• Support range reviews, seasonal planning and go-to-market initiatives.
• Produce reporting and commercial insights to support business decisions.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Operations and key internal stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvements across planning processes and inventory performance.

What You'll Need

• 2-4 years' experience in demand planning, merchandise planning or a similar role.
• Experience within retail, FMCG or a multi-channel environment.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Microsoft Excel capability.
• Experience using BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau is highly regarded.
• Exposure to planning systems such as SAP IBP or similar is advantageous.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach.

Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.