Job Description

## Demand PlannerApply: Hybrid: North Lakes, QLD: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 30, 2026 (13 days left to apply): R0266439**Primary Purpose:*** This role oversees the demand & supply planning and overall demand fulfilment processes, including the creation of demand projections, capacity planning, and fulfilment planning activities* This position is a key driver in creating and managing the true customer/consumer demand signals by which the organisation aligns supply chain and company resources.

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The demand planner is tasked with using data insights to improve forecast accuracy. This person is a hands-on worker who will drive the creation of a demand forecast and work with other functional teams.**Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities:*** Manage statistical forecast exceptions by utilising demand-planning exception reports to identify and fix potential issues.* Collect past/future demand factors (distribution gains/losses, price changes, recent/discontinued products and promotion plans, for example) from sales and marketing and forecast/model their impacts on demand.* Escalate identified critical areas of supply where future shortages may occur.* Ensure accuracy of all Material Master Data such as lead times, purchase price and ensure any changes occur.* Recommend shipping method changes with associated costs for immediate issues and mid-term improvements.* Determine and communicate forecast range, with consensus demand, potential upside opportunity and downside risk,



to the demand management.* Develop, monitor and communicate reports on changes and forecast accuracy to business unit and supply chain organizations, while driving continuous improvement.* Make recommendations to enhance business processes and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiencies.* Adhere and keep updated on all policies and procedures.* Perform other duties as required.**Competencies (****attitude, skills, typical qualifications and experience):*** Requires knowledge of Supply Chain Concepts, preferably specializing in Planning.* Excel skills at an intermediate level* The ability to maintain and increase process efficiency by analyzing and reporting available data* Requires a basic knowledge of relevant business nature and practices in a professional field.* Systems skills including Excel, PowerPoint, SAP* Able to foster relationships with cross functional partners* Change management skills* Strong communication and verbal skills* Dedicated in providing superior service to respective stakeholders* Ability to relate tasks to the 'big picture' and communicate accordingly* Ability to develop strong working relationships with stakeholders and customers through effective interpersonal and influencing skills* Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities* Master Data Maintenance* Cross Training / Procurement & Supply Chain Officer* Capitalisation* Fixed Asset Register* Maintaining Serial Number Register Master File

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