Strategic Demand Planner - AI-Driven IBP & Growth

Fisher & Paykel Appliances Ltd; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

On-site gym

Free car parking

On-site cafeteria

Superannuation

Job summary

Fisher & Paykel Appliances Ltd in Auckland seeks a commercially minded Central Demand Planner to shape demand planning capabilities and support informed business decisions.

You will lead the Integrated Business Planning process across product categories and markets, combining statistical forecasts with market intelligence to create a reliable demand signal that guides supply planning and inventory optimization.

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

Forecasting & analytics

IBP/S&OP

Stakeholder collaboration

ERP/forecasting tools

Communication skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Tools

AI-enabled planning tools

ERP platforms

Job description

Fisher & Paykel Appliances Ltd in Auckland seeks a commercially minded Central Demand Planner to shape demand planning capabilities and support informed business decisions.

You will lead the Integrated Business Planning process across product categories and markets, combining statistical forecasts with market intelligence to create a reliable demand signal that guides supply planning and inventory optimization.