Supply Planning Manager

Whites Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Whites Group is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Supply Planning Manager to join our Supply Chain team in Sydney. You will lead demand forecasting and supply planning, balancing inventory, customer service and working capital while partnering with Sales, Product, Operations and Finance to deliver strategic value.

This leadership role focuses on strategic planning, executive reporting and development of the supply planning function as the company grows.

Qualifications

• Experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Planning or Supply Chain Analytics.
• S&OP or Demand Review experience.
• Strong analytical and forecasting skills.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel and AI technologies including Claude.
• Stakeholder management and influencing abilities.
• Ability to translate data into commercial recommendations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Power BI experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end forecasting and demand planning processes.
• Coordinate monthly Demand Review with stakeholders.
• Develop supply plans to support sales demand and inventory targets.
• Monitor forecast accuracy, inventory health and service levels.
• Identify supply risks and mitigation strategies.
• Drive inventory optimisation and reduce obsolete stock.
• Deliver planning insights, reporting and KPI dashboards.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product, Operations and Finance teams.
• Contribute to supply chain improvements and strategic projects.

Skills

Demand Planning

Supply Planning

Inventory Planning

Analytics

S&OP Experience

Advanced Excel

Claude AI

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Insights

Communication Skills

Power BI

Tools

Power BI

Claude AI

Excel

Job description

At Whites Group, we're proud of our reputation as a family-owned Australian business that combines entrepreneurial thinking with a genuine people-first culture. Our team members enjoy the opportunity to make an impact, contribute ideas, and work alongside passionate people who are committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for our customers. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced and commercially minded Supply Planning Manager to join our Supply Chain team.

Reporting to the National Supply Chain Manager, you'll lead demand forecasting and supply planning activities across the business, ensuring the right products are available at the right time while balancing inventory, customer service and working capital objectives.

This role has been intentionally designed as a leadership pathway within our Supply Chain function, offering exposure to strategic planning, executive reporting and broader business leadership opportunities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the end-to-end forecasting and demand planning process
• Facilitate monthly Demand Review meetings with key stakeholders
• Develop supply plans to support sales demand and inventory targets
• Monitor forecast accuracy, inventory health and service levels
• Identify supply risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Drive inventory optimisation and reduce slow-moving and obsolete stock
• Deliver planning insights, reporting and KPI dashboards
• Partner with Sales, Product, Operations and Finance teams
• Contribute to supply chain improvement and strategic projects

About You

• Experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Planning or Supply Chain Analytics
• S&OP or Demand Review experience
• Strong analytical and forecasting skills
• Strong capability in advanced Excel and emerging AI technologies, including Claude
• Confident stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Able to translate data into commercial recommendations
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Supply Chain Management Sysytem and/or Power BI experience (desirable, not essential)

At Whites Group, we're proud of our reputation as a family-owned Australian business that combines entrepreneurial thinking with a genuine people-first culture. Our team members enjoy the opportunity to make an impact, contribute ideas, and work alongside passionate people who are committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for our customers. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced and commercially minded Supply Planning Manager to join our Supply Chain team.

Reporting to the National Supply Chain Manager, you'll lead demand forecasting and supply planning activities across the business, ensuring the right products are available at the right time while balancing inventory, customer service and working capital objectives.

This role has been intentionally designed as a leadership pathway within our Supply Chain function, offering exposure to strategic planning, executive reporting and broader business leadership opportunities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the end-to-end forecasting and demand planning process
• Facilitate monthly Demand Review meetings with key stakeholders
• Develop supply plans to support sales demand and inventory targets
• Monitor forecast accuracy, inventory health and service levels
• Identify supply risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Drive inventory optimisation and reduce slow-moving and obsolete stock
• Deliver planning insights, reporting and KPI dashboards
• Partner with Sales, Product, Operations and Finance teams
• Contribute to supply chain improvement and strategic projects

About You

• Experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Planning or Supply Chain Analytics
• S&OP or Demand Review experience
• Strong analytical and forecasting skills
• Strong capability in advanced Excel and emerging AI technologies, including Claude
• Confident stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Able to translate data into commercial recommendations
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Supply Chain Management Sysytem and/or Power BI experience (desirable, not essential)