Strategic Demand Planner — FMCG, S&OP, SAP IBP

Goodman Fielder; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodman Fielder in Auckland is seeking a dedicated Demand Planner to manage demand for part of our FMCG portfolio through the S&OP process, developing a robust forecast with sales and stakeholders to guide supply and inventory planning.

You will contribute to lifecycle management for new product introductions, product transitions, and deletions, helping align supply with changing demand and minimising excess inventory. A collaborative, fast-paced environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a Demand Planning role (Supply Planning experience would be a bonus), preferably with experience in import/export.
• CPIM / NZPICS qualifications are preferred but not essential
• Experience of using SAP and SAP IBP, and advanced Excel skills
• A working knowledge of the Food Manufacturing & FMCG industries would be extremely beneficial

Responsibilities

• Maintain base demand in SAP IBP, reviews demand regularly prior to the S&OP cycle so that a robust, accurate forecast for the next 24 months delivered
• Review total demand with Sales in weekly and monthly reviews, challenging demand trends, providing insights and create forecasts including seasonal forecasts
• Manage indent contract forecasts across multiple channels, including industrial and Route Food Service, working with sales to validate
• Contributes to the critical stock management process, liaising with relevant stakeholders to identify and address stock issues and develop practical solutions to minimise customer and business impacts

Skills

Demand planning

Excel

SAP IBP

Forecasting

Import/Export

Education

CPIM/NZPICS preferred

Tools

SAP

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Goodman Fielder in Auckland is seeking a dedicated Demand Planner to manage demand for part of our FMCG portfolio through the S&OP process, developing a robust forecast with sales and stakeholders to guide supply and inventory planning.

You will contribute to lifecycle management for new product introductions, product transitions, and deletions, helping align supply with changing demand and minimising excess inventory. A collaborative, fast-paced environment awaits.