Demand & Supply Planner

Kao EMEA & Americas; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive salary package

Learning & development programs

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Parental leave (16 weeks)

Job summary

Kao Corporation in Melbourne is seeking a Supply & Demand Planner to drive end-to-end planning for major beauty brands. You will coordinate supply, demand, and inventory across functions, ensuring service targets are met and stock is optimised.

Based in our Melbourne offices, you’ll join a collaborative hybrid team with a competitive salary, learning programs, and wellbeing benefits. APICS CPIM welcome and SAP experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in supply and demand planning within FMCG or beauty/personal care industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Supply Chain or similar field.
• APICS CPIM qualification welcomed but not essential.
• Experience with SAP or a similar ERP system, including producing reports for stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate supply planning to meet demand, maintain contracts, pricing and source lists, and minimise obsolete stock.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to align forecasts and promotional activity.
• Manage products in planning systems and monitor monthly forecast accuracy and long‑term demand planning.
• Coordinate contract manufacturing and prioritise production with raw material availability.
• Report on service levels, inventory, forecast accuracy and stock to support decisions.

Skills

Forecasting

Planning

Analytics

Excel

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or Supply Chain

APICS CPIM qualification (welcome)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Kao is built on a strong heritage of innovation and a cultural philosophy to always walk the right path. With over 130 years of experience, we’ve become a global leader in the FMCG industry, committed to providing care and enrichment to both people and the planet. Behind iconic brands like Bondi Sands, Bioré, John Frieda, Curel, Biozet Attack, Goldwell, Oribe and KMS, we’re making everyday routines feel extraordinary.

Love turning insights into action? Join our AUNZ Supply Chain team as a Supply & Demand Planner, combining data, collaboration and planning know-how to keep our iconic brands moving.

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Planning Manager, you will play a critical role in end-to-end planning for some of the major beauty brands in our portfolio. You will partner across functions to develop an aligned forecast across the full planning horizon. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supply planning: Coordinate purchasing and supply to meet demand and exceed agreed service targets. Maintain contracts, pricing and source lists, consolidate raw chemical orders and minimise obsolete stock.
• Demand planning: Partner with Sales and Marketing to align sales forecasts and promotional activity. Manage products in planning systems and take ownership of monthly forecast accuracy and long-term demand planning.
• Inventory management: Coordinate new product launches, discontinuations, version changes and promotional packs. Prioritise local rework and work with Sales anSupply planning: Coordinate purchasing and supply to meet demand and exceed agreed service targets. Maintain contracts, pricing and source lists, consolidate raw chemical orders and minimise obsolete stock.
• Contract manufacturing: Work closely with contract manufacturers to agree supply plans, schedule and prioritise production, and align raw material availability with forecast demand.
• Reporting and insights: Report on service levels, inventory, forecast accuracy and projected stock to support informed planning decisions and business visibility.

About You

You are a collaborative team player who is confident taking the lead and thrives in a fast paced environment. With strong communication and negotiation skills, you build effective stakeholder relationships and bring an organised approach to planning, prioritising and managing your time. You are driven to achieve results and take care in how you plan and deliver your work.

You will also bring:

• At least 2-3 years of experience in supply and demand planning within the FMCG or beauty / personal care industries
• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Supply Chain or a similar field
• An APICS CPIM qualification is welcome, but not essential
• Experience with SAP or a similar ERP system, including producing reports for stakeholders
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills, with the ability to present data clearly and influence business decisions
• A sense of urgency and strong attention to detail, without losing sight of the bigger picture
• The flexibility to embrace change and work confidently through ambiguity
• An independent, goal-oriented approach, with the initiative to drive improvements and deliver results

Our offer to you

Based in our offices in Melbourne, you will join a collaborative, and dedicated hybrid team. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary package, great learning & development programs, health & wellbeing initiatives & leave benefits (including 16 weeks parental leave for the primary carer!), discounted products, a glowing culture & team, and the rare opportunity to contribute your expertise to market leading brands!

Do you have what it takes?

Kao Corporation is committed to creating a diverse workplace that provides an equal opportunity for all. We value talent of diverse backgrounds and experiences at Kao and encourage all to apply to become a part of our journey.

How we work:

Having been selected among the World´s Most Ethical Companies for 19 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.

What we offer:

A friendly and flexible work environment with competitive salaries, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.

Hiring Process:

Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.

Want to learn more:

If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).

EOE, including disability/vets