Demand Planner - Beauty

MCoBeauty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Professional development

Autonomous work environment

Leadership academy

Career progression

Job summary

DBG Health is seeking a Demand Planner to join the Beauty Supply Chain team. You will develop and maintain long-term demand forecasts across a growing portfolio, analysing trends and market insights to optimise inventory levels and service metrics.

Working closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain, you will support S&OP processes and drive improvements in forecasting accuracy, data quality and planning tools. A tertiary qualification in Supply Chain or related field is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Demand Planning, Forecasting or Supply Chain Planning in FMCG/Beauty or Manufacturing.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into business actions.
• Advanced Excel; experience with Power BI and forecasting systems is advantageous.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and senior leaders.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Formal qualification in Supply Chain, Business or Commerce.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts to optimise inventory and service levels.
• Analyse sales trends, product performance and market insights for risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain to align forecasts and support monthly S&OP.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and propose corrective actions with stakeholders.
• Support new product launches and promotions via forecast assumptions.
• Drive continuous improvement across planning processes and data quality.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Analytical thinking

Excel

Power BI

NetSuite

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain/Business/Commerce

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

About DBG Health & Axia Beauty Group

At DBG Health, we are Defined by Good. Guided by a simple but powerful purpose: to create a world where feeling better is a right, not a privilege. Every day, millions of people rely on us for affordable, innovative health, wellness, and beauty solutions that make a genuine impact. Headquartered in Melbourne, with Axia Beauty Group’s head office in Sydney, we operate as a global-scale, privately owned organisation powered by more than 1,500 professionals, united by a mission to help people feel better, live well, and thrive.

Axia Beauty Group (formerly VidaCorp Consumer Brands) builds leading brands focused on enhancing wellbeing worldwide. Operating across Australia, New Zealand, the US, the UK, and Europe. Axia Beauty Group's growing portfolio includes MCoBeauty, Nude by Nature, Esmi Skin Minerals, Poni Cosmetics, Ferro-grad C, Chemists’ Own, and more. Our teams work collaboratively to deliver high-quality, value-driven products at an accessible price point.

About the Role

DBG Health is seeking a Demand Planner to join our Beauty Supply Chain team. This role is critical in supporting the demand planning process across our beauty portfolio, ensuring robust forecasts are maintained to optimise inventory levels, improve forecast accuracy, and minimise stock risks.

Working closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain stakeholders, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining long-term demand forecasts, analysing trends and market insights, and supporting continuous improvements to planning processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and continuously improve demand forecasts to support inventory optimisation and service level targets.
• Analyse sales trends, historical data, product performance and market insights to identify risks and opportunities.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain teams to align forecasts and support the monthly S&OP process.
• Monitor forecast accuracy, recommend corrective actions and communicate changes to key stakeholders.
• Support new product launches and promotional activity by incorporating demand assumptions into forecast plans.
• Drive continuous improvement across planning processes, reporting, data quality and forecasting tools.

Skills & Experience

• 3+ years' experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting or Supply Chain Planning, ideally within FMCG, Beauty or Manufacturing.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into business recommendations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with Power BI, NetSuite and forecasting/planning systems is advantageous.
• Proven stakeholder management capability, with experience influencing cross-functional teams and senior leaders.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Business, Commerce or a related discipline.

Benefits

• Exclusive employee discounts via the DBG Health Employee Shop, including MCoBeauty, Esmi Skin Minerals, Nude by Nature, e.l.f. Cosmetics, Chemist's Own and more.
• Acacia EAP Wellbeing Support, providing confidential 24/7 counselling, mental health support, financial coaching, and manager assistance.
• Join a values-driven, supportive, and friendly culture within a dynamic, fast-growing business that actively promotes professional development and internal mobility.
• Enjoy the ability to work autonomously in an empowering environment that supports ownership, accountability and personal success.
• Access to the Bastas Academy for Health Leadership (via Melbourne Business School), supporting emerging and senior leaders with industry-leading programs, coaching, and development.
• DBG Health Leadership Academy, offering structured leadership development, mentoring, and clear career progression pathways.

DBG Health is committed to fostering a workplace culture that is safe and accessible for all. We are an equal- opportunity employer and encourage applications regardless of cultural background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or neurodiversity. We strive to build a collaborative, inclusive workplace that is representative of the communities we work and live in.