Senior Supply Chain Analyst: Demand Forecast & Optimization

Bendigo Honey Pty Ltd; Castlemaine; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Bendigo Honey Pty Ltd is seeking a dedicated Supply Chain Analyst to optimise procurement, inventory planning, production scheduling and distribution. You will forecast demand, monitor performance and mitigate risks across internal teams and suppliers.

Working with management to improve service levels and cost efficiency, you will prepare data-driven insights and reports to support strategic decisions, ensuring reliable material and finished goods supply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, Commerce, Analytics, or a related field.
• At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in supply chain management, supply chain analysis, logistics, procurement, inventory planning, or a related role.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyse end-to-end supply chain processes for raw materials and packaging, balancing inventory availability and service levels.
• Develop and maintain demand forecasting, inventory planning and replenishment strategies to support production requirements and customer demand.
• Monitor supply chain performance and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, inventory accuracy and service delivery outcomes.
• Analyse supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies, including supplier performance monitoring, safety stock planning and contingency planning.
• Evaluate logistics and distribution operations, recommending improvements to transportation efficiency, delivery lead times and overall supply chain performance.
• Prepare reports and provide data-driven recommendations to management to support strategic decision-making, business growth and continuous process improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Inventory planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in SCM, Business, Logistics or Analytics

Job description

Bendigo Honey Pty Ltd is seeking a dedicated Supply Chain Analyst to optimise procurement, inventory planning, production scheduling and distribution. You will forecast demand, monitor performance and mitigate risks across internal teams and suppliers.

Working with management to improve service levels and cost efficiency, you will prepare data-driven insights and reports to support strategic decisions, ensuring reliable material and finished goods supply.