Hybrid: Strategic Supply & Demand Planner - FMCG Beauty

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 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.