Supply & Demand Planner - Private Label

Brand Collective; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet-friendly workspace

Product discounts

Exclusive LK Group discounts

Sample sales access

Leave when it matters

Novated leasing

Loyalty rewards

Well-being matters

Job summary

Brand Collective is seeking a commercially minded Supply & Demand Planner in Melbourne to own operational demand planning and forecasting across footwear categories, using sales data and market insights to drive smarter purchasing and inventory decisions.

You will collaborate with Brand, Product, Wholesale, Planning & Supply Chain, Finance and offshore teams to balance inventory with product availability and service levels, influencing how we plan, buy and flow product through the business.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in demand planning, forecasting, allocation or merchandise planning.
• Retail experience preferred; footwear experience highly regarded.
• Strong analytical capability with a data-driven approach to solving commercial problems.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, formulas and data analysis.
• Experience with SAP or a similar ERP or demand planning system.

Responsibilities

• Develop article-level demand forecasts using historical sales, commercial inputs and market insights.
• Partner with Brand, Product, Sales and Marketing to refine demand signals and respond to changing customer needs.
• Monitor inventory levels, ageing and stock profiles, identifying opportunities to address excess, slow-moving or aged stock.
• Support monthly demand reviews and the broader S&OP process, providing clear insights and recommendations.
• Partner with Supply Chain to track purchase orders, delivery timelines and seasonal stock flow.
• Support seasonal launches, range transitions and product lifecycle activity, including markdown and clearance planning.
• Analyze forecast accuracy, sales and range performance to identify trends and improve future planning decisions.
• Maintain planning tools and master data while supporting reporting and continuous improvements across the demand planning process.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder collaboration

Commercial acumen

Tools

SAP

Job description

Our Footwear team is looking for a commercially minded Supply & Demand Planner to help ensure the right product is available in the right place, at the right time.

Reporting to the Head of Brand, you’ll own operational demand planning and forecasting across footwear categories, using sales data, market insights and commercial inputs to build accurate forecasts and support smarter purchasing and inventory decisions.

Working across Brand, Product, Wholesale, Planning & Supply Chain, Finance and our offshore teams, you’ll play a key role in balancing inventory investment with product availability and service levels. It’s a highly collaborative role with the opportunity to influence how we plan, buy and flow product through the business.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Develop article-level demand forecasts using historical sales, commercial inputs and market insights
• Partner with Brand, Product, Sales and Marketing teams to refine demand signals and respond to changing customer needs
• Monitor inventory levels, ageing and stock profiles, identifying opportunities to address excess, slow-moving or aged stock
• Support monthly demand reviews and the broader S&OP process, providing clear insights and recommendations
• Partner with Supply Chain to track purchase orders, delivery timelines and seasonal stock flow
• Support seasonal launches, range transitions and product lifecycle activity, including markdown and clearance planning
• Analyse forecast accuracy, sales and range performance to identify trends and improve future planning decisions
• Maintain planning tools and master data while supporting reporting and continuous improvements across the demand planning process

ABOUT YOU

• 3+ years’ experience in demand planning, forecasting, allocation or merchandise planning
• Retail experience is preferred, with footwear experience highly regarded
• Strong analytical capability with a genuine interest in using data to solve commercial problems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas and data analysis
• Experience with SAP or a similar ERP or demand planning system
• Confident collaborating with and influencing stakeholders across commercial, product and supply chain teams
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Commercially minded with strong problem-solving skills and the confidence to turn analysis into action

JUST SOME PERKS WE OFFER

• Pet-friendly workspace – Yes, your furry friend can join you at work!
• Product allowance & Generous discounts – Up to 50% off top brands like Reebok, Superdry, and Elka Collective!
• Exclusive LK Group discounts – Treat yourself to savings at Daniel’s Donuts, Hommey, Snooze & more!
• Access to sample sales – Exclusive to Brand Collective team members only.
• Leave when it matters – Celebration leave, paid parental leave, volunteer leave.
• Novated leasing – Drive your dream car with ease.
• Loyalty rewards – We celebrate your milestones with generous service awards!
• Well-being matters – Corporate Discount on Health Cover, Free access to Mental Health Professionals through our Employee Assistance Program.

READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?

Bring your analytical expertise to our Footwear team and help shape smarter forecasting, healthier inventory and stronger product availability.

ABOUT BRAND COLLECTIVE

Brand Collective is one of Australia's most prominent apparel, footwear & sport groups, operating our omnichannel offer across 300+ stores with over 3,000 team members, a comprehensive online business and an extensive wholesale network. Our portfolio ranges from iconic heritage to timeless contemporary, from street culture to considered craftsmanship, and from private label to international luxury fashion brands. We bring brands to life!