Forecasting & Cross-Functional Demand Planner

Chobani Australia; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 weeks parental leave

Barista-style coffee onsite

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Chobani Australia in Dandenong South is seeking a Demand Planning Analyst to bridge Sales and Supply Planning, turning commercial plans and promotional activity into accurate forecasts to guide inventory and production decisions.

Reporting to the Demand Planning Lead, you will develop forecasts across the planning horizon, partner with Account Managers, run regular reviews, and support IBP with forward-looking insights while using Excel-based tools.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting or Supply Planning in a Food Manufacturing or FMCG business.
• Experience developing and maintaining demand forecasts to strict timelines.
• Strong analytical capability and application of IBP principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain customer demand forecasts across the medium to long-term planning horizon.
• Analyse forecast accuracy and identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Partner with Account Managers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Lead regular account reviews to discuss future demand, promotional plans and forecast changes.
• Support the monthly Demand Review and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process with forward-looking demand insights.
• Prepare reporting and planning insights for stakeholders.
• Maintain forecasting information within planning systems and Excel-based tools.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Data analysis

Cross-functional partnering

Advanced Excel

IBP principles

Education

Tertiary qualification in Business, Engineering or Science

Tools

Excel

TilliT

Job description

Every fridge tells a story. This one is ours – and it's getting bigger.

Chobani Australia was formed in 2011 following the acquisition of Gippsland Dairy, alongside the Chobani brand. Guided by our belief that food can be a force for good – and our purpose, Good Food For All – we make Chobani and Gippsland Dairy yoghurt in Dandenong South, focusing on food that's delicious, nutritious, natural and accessible.

We're building the next chapter of growth – investing in major site upgrades and new capability to meet demand and deliver on our aspiration: in every fridge, everywhere, every day.

Chobani is a place for people who like pace and ownership. We keep standards high, back people to stretch and hire for attitude. If you set goals, deliver, learn fast and keep raising the bar, you'll feel right at home here.

The Opportunity

As the Demand Planning Analyst, you will play a critical role as the key link between Sales and Supply Planning, ensuring commercial plans, promotional activity and customer demand signals are reflected in forecasting for Chobani to make informed supply, inventory and production decisions.

Reporting to the Demand Planning Lead, the Demand Planning Analyst position has been created to support business growth, increasing SKU complexity, greater promotional activity and an expanding customer base. This role will now enable more frequent engagement with Sales teams and improve forecasting accuracy across an assigned customer portfolio.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain customer demand forecasts across the medium to long-term planning horizon
• Analyse forecast accuracy and identify trends, risks and opportunities
• Partner closely with Account Managers and cross-functional stakeholders
• Lead regular account reviews to discuss future demand, promotional plans and forecast changes
• Support the monthly Demand Review and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process by providing forward-looking demand insights
• Prepare reporting, analysis and planning insight recommendations for stakeholders
• Maintain forecasting information within Chobani's planning systems and Excel-based forecasting tools

About You

Your natural curiosity has enabled you to better identify trends, patterns and drivers behind performance in a product line, and you use data to make informed recommendations.

You understand the commercial implications behind forecasting decisions and have been accountable in a previous position where balancing customer requirements with business outcomes was key to your success.

To find success in this role, you will be more than an analyst; you can confidently partner with Sales, influence stakeholders through data, challenge assumptions appropriately, and take ownership of a customer portfolio to improve forecast accuracy, planning effectiveness, and overall business performance.

You will have 2-4 years of experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting or Supply Planning in a Food Manufacturing or FMCG business and proven experience developing and maintaining demand forecasts to strict timelines.

Key skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Engineering or Science
• CSCP or CPIM certification highly regarded
• Exceptional analytical capability and application of IBP principles
• Advanced Excel skills and demonstrated usage business reporting applications are essential, a working understanding of TilliT is desirable
• Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders and build effective working relationships across Sales, Planning and Supply Chain teams
• Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills
• Collaborates effectively while maintaining an independent point of view
• Self-motivated and driven to achieve results
• Ability to work through ambiguity and make decisions with imperfect information

You’ll be joining a team that’s genuinely committed to making a positive impact on our communities, our people, and the planet.

You’ll work in a modern, state-of-the-art facility and enjoy a range of great perks, including financial and lifestyle benefits, flexible working options, and 18 weeks’ parental leave to support you and your family. We also offer wellbeing support for your loved ones - plus a few extras to keep things fun, like barista-style coffee onsite and weekly yoghurt giveaways.