Demand Planner

Milwaukee Tool Australia & New Zealand; City of Monash; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Generous discounts on products

Laptop provision

Novated leasing options

Recognition programs

Social events

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Demand Planner in a hybrid role. You'll focus on creating effective demand plans, collaborating with various teams, and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills and experience in fast-paced supply chains. Enjoy a range of benefits including flexible working, professional development opportunities, and generous product discounts.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in demand planning within a fast-paced supply chain environment.
• Experience in collaboration and influencing stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage demand inputs from various sources.
• Control demand inputs and monitor demand changes.
• Generate KPI reports related to purchasing and inventory.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Project Management

Tools

Excel

Power Query

Power BI

Job description

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Who we are:
Milwaukee Tools is an industry leader in the manufacturing of cordless & electric power tools, accessories, and hand tools. We pride ourselves on an unrelenting strategic focus on powerful brands, innovative products, and exceptional people.
Our culture is centered around improving the lives of our users, which drives our product development and underpins everything we do.
We are committed to providing our employees with a great experience, offering a range of benefits including:
Lifestyle: Hybrid working model for flexibility.
Personal Development: Access to LinkedIn Learning and professional development programs.
Health & Wellbeing: Paid Parental Leave and Employee Assistance Program.
Discounts & Perks: Generous discounts on products, laptop provision, novated leasing options.
Social: Recognition programs and social events to celebrate achievements.

About The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Demand Planner, ANZ, to support our Milwaukee customer and business plans. The role focuses on building a fit-for-purpose demand plan that identifies and manages gaps, risks, and opportunities across the demand planning portfolio.

Reporting to the Demand Planning Lead, you will be based at our Notting Hill office in a hybrid role.

Your day-to-day will include:

1. Manage demand inputs from various sources.
2. Maintain system health for statistical forecast generation.
3. Collaborate with Business Unit Account Managers, Sales, and Finance to gather account intelligence.
4. Control demand inputs like dealer catalogues, new store estimates, and monitor demand changes to balance stock across plants.
5. Own the demand sensing and control process, ensuring information accuracy and system updates.
6. Provide lifecycle input for new products, transitions, and deletions.
7. Question forecast assumptions to understand increases or decreases.
8. Identify areas for improvement and recommend process and forecasting solutions to support business growth.
9. Manage risks and opportunities related to the plan, escalating relevant issues.
10. Coordinate handover processes between S&OP and S&OE.
11. Facilitate portfolio management, providing insights for decision-making.
12. Generate KPI reports related to purchasing and inventory for S&OP.
13. Coordinate budget volume build by Business Unit.

About You

You should have a proven track record in demand planning within a fast-paced supply chain environment, with a flexible approach to change. The ideal candidate will have:

1. Strong analytical and organizational skills.
2. Critical thinking and initiative.
3. Experience in collaboration and influencing stakeholders.
4. Demonstrated continuous improvement (CI) in demand outcomes.
5. Project management skills with the ability to engage multiple stakeholders.
6. Advanced Excel skills; knowledge of Power Query and Power BI is highly regarded.

If you're excited about joining a successful, fast-growing organization and premium brand, please APPLY NOW!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Supply Chain

Industries

• Consumer Services