Demand Planner

Essense of Australia; Lenexa (KS); On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free on-site parking & end-of-trip

Bridal dress discounts up to 100%

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

Essense of Australia is seeking an experienced Demand Planner to join our global Supply Chain team at the Osborne Park office. The role focuses on forecasting, inventory availability and aligning supply with business needs in a full-time, on-site capacity.

You will work with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Manufacturing to drive accurate demand forecasts and strategic stock decisions, while embracing ambiguity and delivering clear recommendations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in demand planning or similar analytical role.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or equivalent.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to translate data insights into business actions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Proactive in improving processes and ways of working.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data handling.

Responsibilities

• Review historical sales trends to develop demand forecasts.
• Develop and maintain forecasting models and review accuracy.
• Interpret data to identify risks, opportunities and actions.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing and Supply Chain.
• Drive fabric forecasting for timely material purchasing.
• Coordinate with Supply Planning to align production with demand.
• Develop inventory strategies and monitor global risks.
• Coordinate with Design, Sampling and Purchasing for new products.
• Review factory capacity and adjust stock order strategies.

Skills

Demand planning

Supply planning

Data analysis

Excel modeling

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

Job description

Overview

For over 25 years, Essense of Australia has led the way in bridal fashion as a dynamic, international bridal wholesaler and retailer with key offices in Lenexa, Kansas (U.S.), Perth, Australia, and Zug, Switzerland. Our reach extends across the globe, operating in the United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, New Zealand, and beyond. With nearly 1,000 stores carrying our exquisite designs, we are one of the most trusted and innovative brands in bridal fashion today. At Essense, every gown we create is crafted with passion, and every partnership we forge is built on trust. We are more than just a global bridal brand -we are an experience, woven into wedding celebrations around the world. Building on decades of success in wholesale, Essense of Australia expanded its expertise in 2019 with the launch of True Society, a global bridal collective. Today, True Society is one of the fastest-growing names in bridal retail, with a worldwide network of stores offering brides the ultimate wedding dress shopping experience. With locations across the U.S., Australia, and Europe, we help brides celebrate their personal style and discover the dress of their dreams.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Demand Planner to join our Supply Chain team and support effective demand planning and product availability across our global business.

In this role, you will analyse sales, inventory and demand data to develop accurate forecasts, support effective inventory management and help align supply with business and customer needs. Working closely with the Supply Chain team and stakeholders across the business, you will identify trends, anticipate future demand and recommend actions that support better planning decisions.

This role suits someone comfortable working with ambiguity and changing priorities. You'll be expected to work independently through loosely defined problems, clarify what is needed and bring forward clear recommendations. Strong reporting skills are important, but the real value comes from interpreting data, identifying what matters and translating it into action.

This is a full-time (on site), permanent position based at our Osborne Park office.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Review historical sales trends and demand drivers to develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts.
• Develop and maintain forecasting models and regularly review forecast performance and accuracy.
• Interpret forecast, sales and inventory data to identify risks, opportunities and recommended actions.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to understand demand drivers and align on forecasts.
• Drive fabric forecasting to support the timely and efficient purchasing of materials.
• Work closely with Supply Planning to ensure production and inventory are aligned with demand forecasts and local warehouse requirements.
• Develop inventory strategies for existing and new products, monitor global inventory risks and advise on appropriate actions.
• Coordinate with Design, Sampling and Purchasing teams to support the transition of new products into production.
• Review factory capacity plans and propose adjustments to stock order strategies where required.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• Previous experience in demand planning, supply planning or a similar analytical role.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• A track record of using data insights to influence business decisions.
• Strong judgement and adaptability.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with complex datasets and analytical models.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and plan across weeks and months, not just immediate tasks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• A proactive approach to improving processes and ways of working.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to be a part of a global leader in bridal fashion, working with teams and suppliers around the world.
• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
• Learning and development opportunities to support your professional growth.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Free on-site parking, end-of-trip facilities and fresh fruit.
• Generous wedding and bridesmaid dress discounts, increasing with length of service up to 100%.
• Employee referral bonus program.