Demand Planner

Amer Sports Corporation; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. in Melbourne is seeking a commercially minded Demand Planner to join our Operations team. You will lead demand planning and forecasting, shaping inventory outcomes and supporting business performance.

The role requires strong data analysis, cross-functional collaboration with D2C, B2B and Ops, and advanced Excel with SAP or similar planning systems. You will deliver insights, scenarios and recommendations to guide decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience in Demand Planning or Forecasting in a supply chain role.
• Strong understanding of demand planning, inventory management, and S&OP principles.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with SAP or similar ERP/planning systems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Developing and continuously improving demand forecasts using data, trends, and commercial inputs.
• Monitoring forecast accuracy, bias, and volatility to drive improvements.
• Leading the S&OP process with insights, scenarios and recommendations.
• Supporting inventory optimisation and OTB planning with forward-looking insights.
• Partnering with D2C, B2B and Operations teams to improve inventory flow and availability.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Data analysis

Excel

SAP

S&OP

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Tools

Excel

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

At Wilson, we are here to empower every human to live like an athlete. Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. With our commitment to innovation, we are continuing to evolve our brand. Wilson has grown from being a sports equipment centered brand to surrounding the athlete in technical sportswear and footwear.

About the Role

We're looking for a commercially minded and insights-driven Demand Planner to join our Operations team, reporting to our Demand Planning Lead. In this role, you'll lead demand planning and forecasting, playing a critical part in shaping inventory outcomes and supporting business performance.

Day to day responsibilities include:

Developing and continuously improving demand forecasts using data, trends, and commercial inputs Monitoring forecast accuracy, bias, and volatility to drive improvements Leading and contributing to an effective, insight-led S&OP process Providing scenarios, risks, and recommendations to support business decisions Supporting inventory optimisation and OTB planning with forward-looking insights Partnering with D2C, B2B and Operations teams to improve inventory flow and availability Maintaining strong data integrity across systems and planning tools Delivering clear reporting and translating data into actionable insights

About you

You're highly analytical and commercial and enjoys working cross-functionally to influence outcomes to drive better decisions, while maintaining strong attention to detail and system discipline. You bring; Demonstrated in Demand Planning, Forecasting, or a similar supply chain role Strong understanding of demand planning, inventory management, and S&OP principles Advanced Excel skills and experience with SAP or similar ERP and planning systems Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders High attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset Solid business and financial acumen.

No candidate will meet every single desired skill and qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!