Strategic Demand Planner: Forecasting & Supply Alignment

Fresenius Medical Care; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking an experienced Demand Planner to oversee the demand and supply planning, forecast creation, and fulfilment processes. You will drive true customer demand signals and collaborate with sales, marketing and operations to align resources.

Your role focuses on improving forecast accuracy through data insights, managing master data quality, and communicating forecast ranges, risks and opportunities across the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in demand planning or supply chain planning.
• Working knowledge of SAP and Excel.
• Ability to analyse data and forecast effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee demand planning and forecasting processes.
• Create demand forecasts using data insights and inputs from sales/marketing.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing and supply chain partners.
• Identify and mitigate potential shortages.
• Maintain accuracy of master data (lead times, prices).
• Communicate forecast ranges, risks and opportunities to stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes and reporting.
• Adhere to policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Cross-functional

Change management

Data analysis

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking an experienced Demand Planner to oversee the demand and supply planning, forecast creation, and fulfilment processes. You will drive true customer demand signals and collaborate with sales, marketing and operations to align resources.

Your role focuses on improving forecast accuracy through data insights, managing master data quality, and communicating forecast ranges, risks and opportunities across the business.