Demand Planning Lead: AI-Driven Forecasting & IBP

JobSpace; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Work-life balance

Competitive remuneration

Superannuation scheme

On-site subsidised cafeteria

Free car parking

On-site gym

Job summary

Fisher & Paykel in Auckland seeks a commercially minded Central Demand Planner to shape demand planning, combining IBP, statistical forecasting and market intelligence. You will lead cross‑functional collaboration to drive supply planning, inventory optimisation and commercial success across product categories and markets.

You will work with Product Management, Finance, Sales and Supply Planning to generate high‑quality forecasts and deliver reliable demand signals for decision making.

Qualifications

• Experience in demand planning, supply chain planning or a comparable analytical role.
• Strong forecasting and data analysis capability, including interpretation of forecast accuracy metrics.
• Experience working within IBP, S&OP or similar integrated planning environments.
• The ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders across a complex business.
• Strong systems capability and confidence working with demand planning, ERP or forecasting platforms.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• A continuous improvement mindset and strong commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain statistical demand forecasts across multiple products, channels and markets.
• Leverage AI-enabled planning tools and business insights to improve forecast quality.
• Manage forecasts across the full product lifecycle, including new product introductions and end-of-life transitions.
• Lead the monthly IBP demand review process and facilitate cross-functional alignment.
• Monitor forecast accuracy, bias and other key planning performance metrics.
• Analyse demand trends, risks and opportunities, translating insights into clear business recommendations.
• Ensure alignment between demand plans and financial objectives.
• Support governance, continuous improvement initiatives and adoption of planning best practices.
• Build strong relationships across commercial, operational and supply chain teams.

Skills

Demand planning experience

Forecasting

IBP/S&OP experience

Influence & collaboration

ERP/Forecasting platforms

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Fisher & Paykel in Auckland seeks a commercially minded Central Demand Planner to shape demand planning, combining IBP, statistical forecasting and market intelligence. You will lead cross‑functional collaboration to drive supply planning, inventory optimisation and commercial success across product categories and markets.

You will work with Product Management, Finance, Sales and Supply Planning to generate high‑quality forecasts and deliver reliable demand signals for decision making.