Sales Planner

Daikin Manufacturing Mexico; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Superannuation

Performance bonus

Company laptop and mobile phone

On-the-job training

Discounted Bupa Health Fund

Fitness Passport

Flare Benefit

Free parking on site

Job summary

Daikin Australia is seeking a proactive Sales Planner to join our high‑velocity sales team in Sydney. You will deliver data‑driven insights at state and national levels to support informed business decisions and forecast accuracy.

You will report to the GM Strategy and Sales Planning and work on annual budgeting, market analysis, and monthly performance reporting while collaborating with multiple business units.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience in sales planning, demand planning, or a similar analytical role.
• Experience analysing internal sales results and external market trends.
• Strong data interpretation and reporting capability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the annual sales budget for each business unit.
• Analyse internal sales results and external market influences and trends.
• Prepare and distribute monthly and ad hoc sales and market performance reports.
• Prepare sales and product forecasts by coordinating with different levels of the business.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Data-driven insights

Demand planning

Sales analysis

Communication

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Our Company

Daikin has a solid history and reputation in holding its number 1 position in the global market for air conditioning. The foundation of its success and continued growth is truly in our people, who strive and are encouraged to do remarkable things, including thinking differently and being open to new possibilities.

At Daikin Australia, we live and breathe our core values of Absolute Credibility, Enterprise Management and Building Harmonious Personal Relationships. We prioritise fostering positive relationships with clients, colleagues and stakeholders to create a collaborative and supportive work environment for all.

Looking ahead, we anticipate the global demand for air conditioning will grow exponentially. Our vision at Daikin after reaching our 100th anniversary globally, is to continue our commitment to environmental awareness and commit to advancing technology to promote sustainable practices.

About the Role:

As a Sales Planner, you will work in a fast-paced, dynamic sales environment, providing critical insights at both State and National levels to support informed business decisions.

Reporting to the GM – Strategy and Sales Planning, this role will incorporate components such as

• Developing and managing the annual sales budget for each business unit.
• Analysing internal sales results and trends, as well as external market influences and trends.
• Preparing and distributing monthly and ad hoc sales and market performance reports.
• Preparing sales and product forecasts by coordinating with different levels of the business.

About You:

You are a proactive, detail-oriented professional who takes ownership of your work and enjoys using data-driven insights to improve business performance. You thrive in environments where you can analyse data to find solutions and aren’t afraid to navigate complex priorities.

To be successful, you will bring:

Experience: Minimum three years’ experience in sales planning, demand planning, or a similar analytical role, preferably within engineering, manufacturing, or technical product environments.

Technical Savvy: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and SQL, with the ability to analyse and interpret complex datasets.

• Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to analyse data, identify trends, and take initiative to resolve issues.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to manage conflicting priorities and achieve positive outcomes with stakeholders.
• A background in Demand Planning or Sales Analysis would be advantageous

Why join us?

• Collaborative work environment fostering a positive team culture.
• Competitive salary + Superannuation + Performance bonus
• Company laptop and mobile phone provided
• Provided with on-the-job training for continuous career growth opportunities
• Discounted Bupa Health Fund
• Fitness Passport – Access to over hundreds of fitness facilities
• Flare Benefit – Discounted gift card, novated lease, discounted health/car/home loan
• Join the world’s leading HVAC manufacturer
• Be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration and personal growth.
• Free parking on site

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Daikin Australia is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.