At Ecolab, we're looking for a motivated and curious Demand Planner to join our Supply Chain team on a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave.
This is a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience in forecasting, supply chain planning, stakeholder management and commercial decision-making within a global market leader.Whether you've recently completed a degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Mathematics or a related discipline, this role will provide the perfect foundation to build a long-term career in planning, operations or supply chain management.Why Join Ecolab?
At Ecolab, we help customers make the world cleaner, safer and healthier.
As a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions, we offer graduates the prospect to work on meaningful challenges while learning from experienced professionals.What makes this role special?
Genuine graduate-level entry into Demand PlanningExtensive training and development from experienced plannersOpportunity to develop skills in enterprise planning systemsBuild expertise in one of the most in-demand disciplines within supply chainFixed-term employee benefits and leave entitlementsJoin a globally recognised organisation with strong career pathwaysIn this role, you'll become a trusted business partner who helps guide supply chain decisions that impact customers, production planning and business performance.About the RoleAs a Demand Planner, you'll be responsible for analysing product demand, identifying trends and partnering with sales teams to develop accurate forecasts.You'll take historical sales data,



system-generated forecasts and commercial insights and transform them into business recommendations that influence operational and strategic decisions across Ecolab.Key ResponsibilitiesAnalyse sales and demand trends using ExcelBuild and maintain forecasting models and planning filesIdentify growth opportunities, demand variability and business risksPartner with sales teams to understand upcoming opportunities and market changesChallenge assumptions and ask insightful questions to improve forecast accuracyUpdate and maintain forecasts within planning systemsSupport monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP;) processesPresent forecast changes and business insights to stakeholdersCollaborate with supply chain, commercial and leadership teams to support business planning activitiesWhat We're Looking ForWe're specifically seeking someone who is eager to learn, confident working with data and excited by solving complex business challenges.
Our successful candidate will likely have the following:Experience using Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, HLOOKUPs and other core Excel functionsStrong analytical and problem‐solving skillsExcellent communication and relationship‐building abilitiesAbility to work confidently with a variety of stakeholdersCuriosity and willingness to ask questionsHigh attention to detail and strong organisational skillsWho Will Thrive Here?
You'll succeed if you:Love working with data and ExcelEnjoy turning information into actionable insightsHave the confidence to engage with stakeholders and ask questionsWant exposure to both analytical and commercial aspects of a businessAre seeking a genuine career pathway into Supply Chain, Planning or OperationsEmbrace learning and continuous improvement
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📌 Graduate Demand Planner (New South Wales)
🏢 Ecolab
📍 New South Wales