Strategic Demand Planner: Forecast & Inventory Optimization

Mecca Brands; Australia; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Health initiatives

Rewards program

Bonus programs

Product allowance

Shop discount

Job summary

MECCA Brands is seeking a Demand Planner on a fixed-term contract through to 27 August 2027. You will lead demand forecasting and replenishment planning across the MECCA network, partnering with Brand teams to identify risks and opportunities and optimise stock to drive customer satisfaction.

You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to create a consensus forecast, manage demand changes for NPD, events, campaigns and product exits, and ensure stock availability for key events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in demand and supply planning.
• Retail or FMCG experience is highly desirable.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly MS Excel.
• High-level interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively across various teams.
• Knowledge of merchandise management and/or supply chain systems.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a creative approach to systems challenges.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to create a consensus sales forecast, adjusting as necessary to address abnormal trends or demand.
• Oversee the lifecycle of demand changes, including new product development (NPD), events, campaigns, and product exits.
• Partner with brand teams on forecasting for new items, ensuring alignment on product ranges and strategies such as cannibalization.
• Place and manage purchase orders in alignment with the brand’s order placement cycle.
• Manage the product ordering process to meet KPIs for stock availability, service levels, and stock holding.
• Ensure stock availability for events to deliver exceptional customer experiences and sales performance.

Skills

Demand planning

Supply planning

MS Excel

Interpersonal communication

Merchandise management

Supply chain systems

Retail / FMCG experience

Job description

MECCA Brands is seeking a Demand Planner on a fixed-term contract through to 27 August 2027. You will lead demand forecasting and replenishment planning across the MECCA network, partnering with Brand teams to identify risks and opportunities and optimise stock to drive customer satisfaction.

You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to create a consensus forecast, manage demand changes for NPD, events, campaigns and product exits, and ensure stock availability for key events