Demand Planner

GALE Pacific Limited; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GALE Safe

Competitive remuneration

Supportive leadership

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

GALE Pacific Limited is seeking a Demand Planner to translate data and market insights into accurate demand forecasts that drive inventory decisions. You will partner with Sales, Marketing and Procurement to incorporate promotions and new product launches into plans and help ensure stock availability across channels.

The role sits at the centre of our Supply Chain, focusing on forecast accuracy, visibility of promotions, and contributing to S&OP processes with dashboards built in Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3+ years of equivalent work experience.
• Proficient in Excel and Power BI for reporting.
• Exposure to ERP systems such as D365 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage demand forecasts across retail and commercial product lines.
• Use historical data, seasonal trends and insights to predict demand and variances.
• Partner with Sales & Marketing to incorporate promotions and new launches into forecasts.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity.
• Mitigate stock shortages and excess inventory with Procurement.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Power BI

Strong analytical mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

D365 ERP

Job description

As our Demand Planner, you’ll be responsible for translating data, market insights, and commercial activity into accurate demand forecasts that directly influence inventory decisions and business performance.

This role sits at the centre of our Supply Chain function, playing a critical part in ensuring we have the right products, in the right place, at the right time.

You’ll be responsible for delivering accurate demand forecasts that directly drive business performance while working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing and Procurement to translate data, market trends and commercial activity into clear, actionable demand plans.

If you enjoy connecting the dots between data and real-world outcomes while influencing how a business plans, stocks, and grows, this role offers genuine impact.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and manage demand forecasts across retail and commercial product lines
• Use historical data, seasonal trends and business insights to predict demand and identify variances
• Partner with Sales & Marketing to incorporate promotions, campaigns and new product launches into forecasts
• Monitor market trends, customer behaviour and competitor activity
• Work closely with Procurement to mitigate stock shortages and excess inventory
• Ensure visibility of promotions, store expansions and product launches across supply teams
• Support inventory optimisation and turnover aligned to forecast demand
• Track forecast accuracy, bias and key demand metrics
• Build reports and dashboards to communicate trends and risks (Power BI experience highly regarded)
• Contribute to the S&OP process by presenting forecasts and highlighting risks/opportunities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field or 3 plus years of equivalent work experience
• Strong experience working with data and reporting tools (Excel essential, Power BI preferred)
• Exposure to ERP systems such as D365 is advantageous
• Experience within retail or home improvement environments is a bonus
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into insight
• Detail-oriented with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Confident communicator who can work effectively across teams

Benefits & Culture:

• GALE Safe - Focused safety culture and practices
• Competitive remuneration
• Supportive leadership and connected team environment
• Opportunities for professional learning and development
• Access to comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellbeing support

About GALE Pacific:

GALE Pacific is a public company (ASX: GAP) and employs over 600 people around the globe, operating in Australia, China, the United States, Europe and the Middle East. The opportunities for growth are endless.

GALE Pacific has grown from its base in high quality polymer shade fabrics to be a marketer of products that enhance your home lifestyle and deliver smart and practical solutions across a broad range of domestic and commercial applications.

GALE Pacific is an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need, not personal or protected attributes. We welcome applications from all cultural backgrounds and experiences. Please advise our team if you require assistance throughout the recruitment process.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates may be asked to complete online psychometric testing, medical assessments (including Alcohol & Other Drug) and onsite / virtual interviews.