Supply and Demand Planner

DKSH; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DKSH is seeking a Supply and Demand Planner in Melbourne, Australia to balance forecasting activities across customers and products, and to develop a consensus demand plan with inventory targets. The role requires strong stakeholder management and analytical skills to support a disciplined S&OP process and maintain SAP MRP as the planning source of truth.

You will translate demand into executable replenishment plans, optimize inventory, and collaborate with Commercial, Procurement, Inbound

Qualifications

• Experience with S&OP processes and consensus building.
• Strong forecasting and demand planning capabilities.
• Ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders effectively.
• A track record of inventory optimization and cost-conscious planning.

Responsibilities

• Balance forecast activities across customers and products.
• Create and maintain a supply plan to meet fulfillment and inventory targets.
• Develop consensus demand plans and replenishment strategies.
• Highlight demand and supply risks and coordinate actions with stakeholders.
• Maintain SAP MRP as the planning source of truth.
• Prepare planning reviews and report KPIs.

Skills

S&OP planning

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Inventory optimization

Analytical thinking

Tools

SAP MRP

Excel

Job description

At DKSH, our mission is to enhance lives by connecting people with exceptional products, services, and insights. As the trusted partner for companies looking to expand their reach in Asia and beyond, we are dedicated to driving growth across our Business Units: Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Performance Materials, and Technology.

Performance Materials specializes in delivering innovative solutions through food ingredients and raw materials across various industries such as pharmaceuticals, coatings, plastics, personal care, and agriculture. We take pride in contributing to the creation of everyday products that enhance your life. As a standalone business unit within the thriving DKSH group, we offer a successful and rapidly growing environment, providing ample opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.

About the role

The Supply and Demand Planner is responsible for balancing all forecasting activities associated with customers and products and in turn creating and ensuring delivery of a supply plan which delivers fulfillment and inventory targets. As a key part of the S&OP team, you will be responsible for the development of the consensus demand plan, inventory replenishment plans and support the resolution of demand and supply issues.

Additionally, this role will draw on exceptional stakeholder relationship skills, in depth analytical skills and be a key contributor to building the effectiveness. The Supply and Demand Planner initiates the dialogue for our customer demand forecast with Commercial teams.

What You Will Deliver

Develop and maintain a credible consensus demand plan across customers, products and multiple planning horizons, incorporating historical trends, commercial intelligence, promotions and normal and abnormal demand drivers.

Improve forecast accuracy and reduce forecast bias through exception analysis, root-cause investigation and regular demand reviews with Commercial Managers.

Translate the demand plan into an executable replenishment and supply plan, considering inventory targets, supplier lead times, delivery schedules, material availability and supply constraints.

Optimise inventory and working capital by improving product availability while reducing stockouts, excess, obsolete, slow-moving, short-dated and expired inventory.

Establish and maintain SKU-level inventory policies, including safety stock, reorder settings, purchasing parameters and planning master data.

Identify demand and supply risks early, develop scenarios and recommendations, and coordinate actions with Commercial, Procurement, Inbound Logistics, Customer Service and Supply Chain stakeholders.

Maintain SAP MRP as the planning source of truth, ensuring purchase requisitions, planning parameters, assumptions and inventory data are complete, accurate and current.

Contribute to a disciplined, data-driven S&OP process by preparing planning reviews, documenting assumptions, tracking agreed actions and reporting performance against forecast, inventory and process-adherence KPIs.

What You Bring

Planning experience with sales and operations planning (S&OP) and a flair for consensus building

5+ years of experience in Supply and Deman planning, meaning you’re well-versed in demand drivers, forecast data, evaluation, understanding biases and the importance of cross functional stakeholder management

An excellent ability to build depth in internal relationships by gaining credibility quickly and educating others on the business' supply and demand needs

Enjoy building rapport, negotiating, and forming relationships with people at all levels and integrating diverse groups to reach shared goals

Thrive on overcoming challenges and with an agile and flexible approach.

Why Join DKSH

At DKSH, we help companies grow in Asia and enable people to perform at their best. You will be part of an organization that values accountability, collaboration, and long-term partnerships. We offer a dynamic environment where your contributions are visible and where you can build a meaningful career.

DKSH is proud to be an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.

Please note: To be considered for this position, you must have the legal right to work in Australia.