Strategic FMCG Demand Planner with S&OP forecasting

Goodman Fielder; Auckland; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodman Fielder in Auckland is seeking a Demand Planner to help manage demand for part of our product portfolio through the S&OP process, building robust forecasts with sales and key stakeholders to inform supply and inventory planning.

You will contribute to product lifecycle planning by providing demand planning inputs for new product introductions, transitions and deletions, helping align supply with demand and minimise excess or obsolete inventory.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a Demand Planning role (supply planning experience would be a bonus).
• CPIM/NZPICS qualifications are preferred but not essential.
• Experience 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 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 experience

SAP IBP knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

FMCG industry knowledge

Education

CPIM / NZPICS qualifications

Tools

SAP

SAP IBP

Excel

Job description

Goodman Fielder in Auckland is seeking a Demand Planner to help manage demand for part of our product portfolio through the S&OP process, building robust forecasts with sales and key stakeholders to inform supply and inventory planning.

You will contribute to product lifecycle planning by providing demand planning inputs for new product introductions, transitions and deletions, helping align supply with demand and minimise excess or obsolete inventory.