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When you join Metcash, your work makes a real difference to independent businesses and local communities, empowering you to:Grow your career with tailored development programsMake your mark in a high-performing, values-led teamThrive your way with flexible work optionsAbout the OpportunityAt Metcash, we're passionate about supporting the communities we serve and ensuring our customers have the products they need, when they need them.
We're looking for a Demand Forecasting Specialist to join our Food business and play a key role in shaping smarter supply chain decisions through data, insights and collaboration.
In this role, you'll be responsible for managing the micro-level forecasting of Food Distribution Centre items, including baseline, promotional and recent line forecasting, helping to improve forecast accuracy, optimise supply chain performance and enable better business outcomes.
Working closely with Demand Analysts, Supply teams and customer stakeholders, you'll identify opportunities, manage exceptions and drive continuous improvement across our forecasting processes.In this Role, You Will:Own and enhance baseline forecast accuracy through effective exception management and continuous improvement initiativesManage promotional and new line forecasting by analysing customer programs, reviewing trends and providing actionable insightsPartner with Supply, Customer and Demand teams to resolve forecast queries,



manage demand changes and improve business outcomesSupport seasonal planning and consensus forecasting processes to ensure alignment across key stakeholdersLeverage data and analytical skills to identify trends, solve complex problems and recommend practical solutions that improve forecast accuracyYou'll bring:Strong experience in Demand Planning, ideally within FMCG or a complex supply chain environmentExperience using forecasting systems such as Blue Yonder or similar platformsStrong analytical capability with advanced Microsoft Excel skillsThe ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders across different functions and locationsExcellent organisation skills and attention to detailA proactive mindset with the ability to challenge assumptions and find creative solutionsWhat's on OfferExtra Leave: 5th week of annual leave, 2 well-being days, 1 volunteer dayCareer Growth: Endless learning and development opportunitiesParental Leave: 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid leave for primary carersInclusive Culture: Bronze Employer for LGBTQ InclusionNeutral Pay Gap: Gender pay gap under 5% (WGEA *********)Mental Health: Gold accreditation by Mental Health AustraliaFlexibility: Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accreditedAbout UsMetcash is Australia's leading wholesale distribution company, with $19.5 billion in sales (FY25) and a proud spot in the ASX Top 125.
We believe in the power of independent, family-owned businesses to shape vibrant communities.
Through our food, liquor, and hardware pillars, we help retailers become the 'Best Store in Their Town' by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support.
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📌 Demand Forecasting Specialist (New South Wales)
🏢 Metcash Trading
📍 New South Wales