Demand Planner: Forecasting, Inventory & Growth

MARS PARTNERSHIP PTY. LTD.; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars Partnership Pty. Ltd. in Melbourne is seeking a Demand Planner to develop accurate monthly forecasts, optimise inventory and drive performance across channels. You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain to align product availability with launches and seasonal planning.

The role emphasises data-driven decision making, forecasting accuracy and commercial thinking, requiring 2-4 years in planning, strong Excel skills and experience with BI tools like Power BI or Tableau.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years' experience in demand planning or similar role.
• Experience in retail or FMCG and multi-channel environments.
• Strong analytical and Excel capabilities with BI experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain monthly demand forecasts across channels.
• Analyse sales trends and market data to improve forecast accuracy.
• Manage inventory levels and coordinate replenishment with Supply Chain.
• Monitor performance and identify risks and opportunities.
• Support range reviews, seasonal planning and go-to-market initiatives.
• Produce reporting and commercial insights for decision making.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Operations and other stakeholders.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Commercial acumen

Collaboration

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SAP IBP

Excel

Job description

Mars Partnership Pty. Ltd. in Melbourne is seeking a Demand Planner to develop accurate monthly forecasts, optimise inventory and drive performance across channels. You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain to align product availability with launches and seasonal planning.

The role emphasises data-driven decision making, forecasting accuracy and commercial thinking, requiring 2-4 years in planning, strong Excel skills and experience with BI tools like Power BI or Tableau.