Demand Planner

CSR; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CSR are seeking an analytical and commercially minded Demand Planner to join our North Ryde team. This role is critical in supporting the IBP methodology, driving forecast accuracy, and translating demand signals into actionable insights that support operational and strategic decision-making.

You will develop and manage demand forecasts across a 1–24 month horizon, collaborate with Sales, Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, Major Projects, and Senior Leadership, and contribute to continuous

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, or Supply Chain Planning.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage and interpret complex data sets.
• Commercially minded with an understanding of business demand drivers.
• Confident communicator who can influence stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines.
• Experience within an S&OP or IBP environment will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts across a 1–24 month horizon.
• Analyse sales trends, market activity, and customer demand to identify risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate demand insights from Sales, Marketing, Major Projects, NPD, and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate forecast review meetings and build consensus demand plans.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and bias, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Validate demand plans at product family and SKU level, managing exceptions and adjustments.
• Model demand scenarios and support monthly S&OP/IBP planning activities.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder influence

Organization & detail orientation

Job description

At CSR, we’re building a better future together. We are a team of 2,600 people across Australia and New Zealand, and we are all collaborating every single day towards a shared purpose - 'Building solutions for a better future'. As a leading Australian Manufacturing business, we're at the forefront of developing innovative, sustainable, and high performing building products and systems. At CSR, we put people first. We are committed to creating a safe, respectful, supportive, and inclusive working environment that enables everyone to feel valued, grow and truly thrive. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for everyone and welcoming people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, abilities, and life stage.

About The Role

CSR are seeking an analytical and commercially minded Demand Planner to join our team based in North Ryde. This role is critical in supporting the IBP methodology, driving forecast accuracy, and ensuring demand signals are translated into actionable insights that support operational and strategic decision-making. Working closely with Sales, Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, Major Projects, and Senior Leadership, you will develop and manage demand forecasts across a 1–24 month horizon, identify market risks and opportunities, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the demand planning process.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts across a 1–24 month horizon.
• Analyse sales trends, market activity, and customer demand to identify risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate demand insights from Sales, Marketing, Major Projects, NPD, and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate forecast review meetings and build consensus demand plans.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and bias, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Validate demand plans at product family and SKU level, managing exceptions and adjustments.
• Model demand scenarios and support monthly S&OP/IBP planning activities.

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years' experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, or Supply Chain Planning.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage and interpret complex data sets.
• Commercially minded with an understanding of business demand drivers.
• Confident communicator who can influence stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines.
• Experience within an S&OP or IBP environment will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

• Supportive and collaborative culture that fosters innovation and inclusion. You'll be surrounded by talented colleagues who are passionate about their work and committed to helping each other succeed.
• Care and wellbeing offer includes up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave, 52 weeks of superannuation payment, and access to an employee assistance program.
• Rewarding career with on-the-job learning, development, and upskilling opportunities within and across our brands