Strategic Demand Planner | Forecast & IBP

CSR; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CSR are seeking an analytical and commercially minded Demand Planner to join our North Ryde team. This role is critical in supporting the IBP methodology, driving forecast accuracy, and translating demand signals into actionable insights that support operational and strategic decision-making.

You will develop and manage demand forecasts across a 1–24 month horizon, collaborate with Sales, Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, Major Projects, and Senior Leadership, and contribute to continuous

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, or Supply Chain Planning.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage and interpret complex data sets.
• Commercially minded with an understanding of business demand drivers.
• Confident communicator who can influence stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines.
• Experience within an S&OP or IBP environment will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts across a 1–24 month horizon.
• Analyse sales trends, market activity, and customer demand to identify risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate demand insights from Sales, Marketing, Major Projects, NPD, and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate forecast review meetings and build consensus demand plans.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and bias, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Validate demand plans at product family and SKU level, managing exceptions and adjustments.
• Model demand scenarios and support monthly S&OP/IBP planning activities.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder influence

Organization & detail orientation

Job description

CSR are seeking an analytical and commercially minded Demand Planner to join our North Ryde team. This role is critical in supporting the IBP methodology, driving forecast accuracy, and translating demand signals into actionable insights that support operational and strategic decision-making.

You will develop and manage demand forecasts across a 1–24 month horizon, collaborate with Sales, Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, Major Projects, and Senior Leadership, and contribute to continuous