Demand Planner

Simplot; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working & wellbeing

Leadership development

Rewards program

Bonus incentives

Discounted health insurance

Sensory club access

Novated car leasing

Income protection

Additional annual leave

Job summary

Simplot in Melbourne’s Mentone office is seeking an experienced Demand Planner to own end-to-end forecasting, partnering with Sales, Supply Planning, and Finance to deliver accurate demand insights and integrated plans. You will develop insight-led demand plans by combining customer, commercial and operational inputs.

You will translate market signals, promotions and customer inputs into actionable forecasts, drive forecast accuracy, and support planning improvements in a highly collaborative

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting or related discipline.
• Strong forecasting and demand analytics capability with statistical methods.
• Experience with planning platforms such as SAP IBP, Blue Yonder, Blueshift, Logility.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts aligned to business objectives.
• Collaborate with Sales, Supply Planning, Customer Experience and Finance to create a single view of demand.
• Translate market signals and promotions into actionable demand plans.
• Monitor forecast performance, identify risks and opportunities, and improve accuracy.
• Provide scenario analysis to support planning and decision-making.

Skills

Forecasting

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Tools

SAP IBP

Blue Yonder

Blueshift

Logility

Job description

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.