Integrated Planner: Demand & Inventory Strategy

MECCA Brands; Victoria; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MECCA Brands is seeking an Integrated Planner to join our Planning team to drive demand forecasting, replenishment and inventory optimisation across the brand portfolio. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the right products are available at the right time.

You will balance customer demand with inventory targets, support the continued growth of the MECCA network through data-driven planning and strong cross-functional partnerships, and manage end-to-end planning for

Qualifications

• Proven experience in demand planning, supply planning or inventory management.
• Experience within Retail or FMCG is highly desirable.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Experience using merchandise management and/or supply chain planning systems, alongside strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop and maintain accurate consensus forecasts, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies where required.
• Manage the end-to-end demand planning lifecycle, including new product launches, promotional events, campaigns and product discontinuations.
• Partner closely with Brand teams to forecast new product introductions, aligning on ranging decisions and demand assumptions.
• Place and manage purchase orders in line with supplier ordering cycles, ensuring optimal stock availability and inventory performance.
• Monitor inventory levels and planning KPIs to deliver strong service levels, support key trading events and drive continuous improvement across the planning process.

Skills

Demand planning

Supply planning

Inventory management

Tools

Excel

Merchandise management systems

Supply chain planning systems

Job description

MECCA Brands is seeking an Integrated Planner to join our Planning team to drive demand forecasting, replenishment and inventory optimisation across the brand portfolio. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the right products are available at the right time.

You will balance customer demand with inventory targets, support the continued growth of the MECCA network through data-driven planning and strong cross-functional partnerships, and manage end-to-end planning for