Strategic Demand Planning Lead: Forecasting & Ops

Michael Page; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation included

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Demand Planning Manager based in Melbourne to lead forecasting strategy and shape business growth. You will develop and manage demand forecasts to support supply chain planning and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align planning with business objectives.

This role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency with data analysis tools, and excellent communication and leadership capabilities to optimise inventory and mitigate risks across a busy, evolving

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leadership demand planning role.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of demand planning and forecasting processes.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams effectively.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Great leadership skills.
• Experience with inventory management and supply chain optimisation.
• Adaptability to a busy and evolving environment

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage demand forecasts to support supply chain planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align demand planning with business objectives.
• Monitor and analyse market trends to improve forecast accuracy.
• Ensure inventory levels are optimised to meet customer demands.
• Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain process.
• Utilise data and analytics tools to improve planning processes.
• Provide regular reporting on forecast accuracy and inventory performance.
• Support the implementation of process improvements in demand planning operations.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Leadership

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Organisational skills

Data analysis tools

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a Demand Planning Manager based in Melbourne to lead forecasting strategy and shape business growth. You will develop and manage demand forecasts to support supply chain planning and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align planning with business objectives.

This role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency with data analysis tools, and excellent communication and leadership capabilities to optimise inventory and mitigate risks across a busy, evolving