· Operations Demand Planning Manager Adelaide Airport , Australia · Yesterday

Boart Longyear Ltd.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

EAP for you and family

Employee discounts

Job summary

Boart Longyear is seeking a Demand Planning Manager at Adelaide Airport, Australia. You will lead the Demand and Market pillars of the SIOP process, consolidating regional forecasts into a single unconstrained plan and aligning with commercial and financial goals.

Key responsibilities include governance of the Demand Review, developing scenario models, managing forecast accuracy, and collaborating with Supply Planning, sales, operations and finance to optimise service levels and working capital.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, Finance or related field.
• MBA and APICS CPIM/CSCP are preferred.
• 7–12 years’ experience in demand planning or SIOP environments across multiple regions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Demand Review phase of the SIOP cycle with governance and cadence across regions.
• Consolidate regional forecasts into a single unconstrained demand plan and align with commercial/financial goals.
• Provide leadership to regional demand planners, drive forecasting discipline and capability uplift.
• Deliver advanced forecasting analytics, scenario modelling, and identify risks and opportunities.
• Integrate new product introductions and lifecycle changes into demand plans.
• Partner with Supply Planning to align demand with inventory strategies and optimize service and working capital.
• Govern CRM systems and sales pipeline data, ensuring data integrity and cross-functional visibility.
• Translate demand insights into revenue, margin, and growth implications and align with Finance.

Skills

Forecasting

Demand analytics

SIOP / S&OP

Stakeholder management

Data-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain/Finance

MBA and APICS CPIM/CSCP preferred

Tools

Salesforce

MS Dynamics

SAP

Oracle

PipeDrive

Power BI

QlikView

Logility

Anaplan

Kinaxis

Demand Solutions

Job description

# Demand Planning Manager Adelaide Airport, Australia · Full-time · ManagerApply on Dayforce Established in 1890, Boart Longyear is the world’s leading provider of innovative, safe, and productivity-driven drilling equipment and tooling. With a primary focus on mining and exploration activities spanning a wide range of commodities - including copper, gold, nickel, zinc, uranium, and other metals and minerals - the Company also supports activities in the energy, oil sands exploration, and environmental sectors.Boart Longyear's Drilling Products division delivers advanced research and development capabilities and holds hundreds of patented designs to manufacture, market, and service reliable drill rigs, innovative drill string products, rugged performance tooling, durable drilling consumables, and high-quality parts for customers worldwide. These products are engineered to meet the evolving needs of the global drilling industry, offering maximum performance, reliability, and safety in the most demanding conditions.The Demand Planning Manager owns the Demand and Market pillars of the divisional SIOP process. The role is accountable for developing an accurate, unbiased, and data-driven demand plan across all go-to-market regions, ensuring alignment with commercial strategy and financial objectives.This position governs the demand forecasting process, demand analytics, CRM discipline, and performance management. It ensures optimal visibility of demand signals, risks, and opportunities while driving accountability across regional planning and commercial teams. The role acts as the integrator between Demand Planning, Commercial (Go-to-Market), Finance, Marketing, and Supply Planning to deliver a single aligned demand plan that underpins the division’s operating rhythm.Want to know a little more about the role? Day-to-day responsibilities include:* Lead the Demand Review phase of the SIOP cycle, establishing governance, standards, and a consistent planning cadence across all regions* Develop and manage a single, consensus unconstrained demand plan by consolidating regional forecasts and market inputs* Provide leadership and oversight to regional demand planners, driving forecasting discipline, capability uplift, and alignment* Deliver advanced demand forecasting, analytics, and scenario modelling to identify risks, opportunities, and market trends* Integrate new product introductions, lifecycle changes, and segmentation strategies into demand plans* Own demand performance management, including forecast accuracy, bias, service metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives* Partner with Supply Planning to align demand signals with inventory strategies and optimise service, stock levels, and working capital* Govern CRM systems and sales pipeline processes, ensuring data integrity, visibility, and integration into demand planning* Align demand plans with financial forecasts, translating insights into revenue, margin, and growth implications* Act as the commercial voice within SIOP, enabling cross-functional alignment between sales, operations, and financeA few other things we’re looking for:* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics or related field (MBA and APICS CPIM/CSCP preferred)* 7–12 years’ experience in demand planning, commercial planning, or SIOP/S&OP environments, with exposure to multi-region operations* Proven track record managing end-to-end demand planning processes and influencing senior commercial stakeholders in a matrixed organisation* Strong expertise in forecasting methodologies, demand analytics, and market modelling, with advanced analytical, statistical, and financial capability* Commercially astute with solid financial acumen and the ability to translate market signals into actionable demand plans* Highly effective stakeholder influencer, driving alignment across sales, marketing, operations, and finance* Data-driven mindset with strong focus on accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement within a SIOP framework* Ability to balance growth ambitions with operational and supply constraints* Advanced systems capability across ERP/MRP and planning tools, including CRM systems (Salesforce, MS Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, PipeDrive), BI tools (Power BI, QlikView), and advanced planning platforms (Logility, Anaplan, Kinaxis, Demand Solutions)In return, you will receive:* Opportunity to work as part of a truly global organisation, collaborating with teams across multiple regions and value streams* Play a key role in shaping and maturing our demand planning capability during a significant period of transformation* High visibility role with exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making* Work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment that partners closely with commercial, operations, and finance teams* Competitive remuneration package aligned to experience and impact* Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family* Access to a broad range of employee discounts, including health insurance, travel and lifestyle.* Career development opportunities within a global business with a strong focus on growth and continuous improvement### Our PeopleAt Boart Longyear, people are our most important asset. We recognize that the best ideas emerge through collaboration among individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. That is why we are committed to fostering diverse, inclusive teams and work environments free from discrimination and harassment—spaces where everyone can contribute and be heard.### Our VisionTo create products and solutions that empower the exploration and extraction of minerals to enable life and prosperity.### Our ValuesOur success as a business depends on how we operate. The how is the distinctive way in which we conduct our business, guided by our values of:* Integrity* Health & Safety* Teamwork & Diversity* Customer Focus* Sustainability#drillingproducts### Ready to apply?Applications are handled through Boart Longyear's Dayforce applicant portal.Apply now Posted15 Oct 2026 (Yesterday)ReferenceDAYFORCE 254-adelaide-airport-saBusiness unitOperationsFunctionOtherLevelManagerLocationAdelaide Airport, SA, Australia