Senior Demand Planner

Airco Fasteners Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (up to 2 days WFH)

Career development opportunities

Supportive leadership

Onsite parking

Job summary

Airco Brands in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Senior Demand Planner to join our Supply Chain team. You will lead demand planning processes, forecast accuracy, and inventory optimisation across our product portfolio, working closely with Sales, Product Management, Customer Service, Operations and Logistics.

You will analyse sales history and market trends to develop accurate forecasts, upload forecasts in SAP, monitor variances, and present data-driven recommendations to support informed

Qualifications

• 4–8 years' experience in demand planning or supply chain planning.
• Strong experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of Demand Planning and S&OP processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience across procurement, logistics, and inventory management.
• Mandarin language skills advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyse sales history, market trends and demand fluctuations to develop accurate forecasts.
• Maintain and upload sales forecasts within SAP and conduct MRP analysis.
• Monitor forecast variances and proactively identify significant changes in demand.
• Work with Sales, Customer Service and Product teams to manage stock and new product introductions.
• Participate in and contribute to the S&OP process.
• Present recommendations and analysis to support management decision-making.
• Identify strategies to minimise stock shortages and excess inventory.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across planning processes.
• Review forecast accuracy and develop strategies to improve planning performance.

Skills

Forecasting

Demand planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel (Advanced)

S&OP process

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

SAP

Job description

Airco Brands is an Australian-owned company, and our team has provided quality fasteners and tools to the construction industry for over 60 years. We supply industrial pneumatic tools, fasteners and compressors to wholesalers and retailers, as well as manufacturing clients and distributors. Our brands include Airco, SENCO, Otter, Titan, Colt and Cobra.

As a family-owned business, we are committed to our vision of being the Business Partner, Customer, and Employer of Choice. We achieve this through exceptional customer support, high-quality products, continuous improvement, and investing in our employees' growth and development.

The Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and analytical Senior Demand Planner to join our Supply Chain team. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will play a critical role in driving forecast accuracy, inventory optimisation, and operational performance across our diverse product portfolio.

Partnering closely with Sales, Product Management, Customer Service, Operations, and Logistics teams, you will lead demand planning processes, identify business risks and opportunities, and deliver data-driven recommendations that support informed decision-making and sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Demand Planning & Forecasting

• Analyse sales history, market trends and demand fluctuations to develop accurate forecasts.
• Maintain and upload sales forecasts within SAP and conduct MRP analysis.
• Monitor forecast variances and proactively identify significant changes in demand.
• Validate demand assumptions across key product categories through regular reviews.
• Work closely with Sales, Customer Service and Product teams to manage out-of-stock risks, new product introductions and demand changes.
• Participate in and contribute to the S&OP process.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to review, challenge and align forecast assumptions.
• Present recommendations and analysis to support management decision-making.
• Conduct scenario planning and "what-if" analysis to evaluate inventory and service outcomes.
• Identify and implement strategies to minimise stock shortages and excess inventory.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across planning processes and systems.
• Review forecast accuracy and develop strategies to improve planning performance.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify opportunities for stock optimisation, transfers and repacking.
• Manage and improve DIFOT performance across the business.
• Support supplier and freight forwarder performance reviews and improvement initiatives.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Minimum 4-8 years' experience in demand planning, forecasting or supply chain planning within a manufacturing, importing or distribution environment.
• Strong experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Strong understanding of Demand Planning and S&OP processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• High attention to detail and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Experience working across procurement, logistics, inventory management and supply chain functions will be highly regarded.
• Mandarin language skills are advantageous but not essential.

Why Join Airco Brands?

In addition to the opportunity to work for a Company with a tight-knit and highly collaborative culture, the successful candidate will receive a competitive salary package tailored to skills and experience.

Other benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements, including up to two days per week working from home (post induction).
• Genuine career development opportunities in a growing Australian-owned business.
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative workplace culture.
• Convenient South-East Melbourne location with onsite parking.