LocationUnit ***** Quality Dr,Dandenong South, VIC, ****,Australia
Employee TypePermanent - Full Time
Description
Every fridge tells a story. This one is ours – and it's getting bigger.
Chobani Australia was formed in **** following the acquisition of Gippsland Dairy, alongside the Chobani brand. Guided by our belief that food can be a force for good – and our purpose, Good Food For All – we make Chobani and Gippsland Dairy yoghurt in Dandenong South, focusing on food that's delicious, nutritious, natural and accessible.
We're building the next chapter of growth – investing in major site upgrades and new capability to meet demand and deliver on our aspiration: in every fridge, everywhere, every day.
Chobani is a place for people who like pace and ownership. We keep standards high, back people to stretch, and hire for attitude. If you set goals, deliver, learn fast and keep raising the bar, you'll feel right at home here.
Requirements
The Opportunity
As the Demand Planning Analyst, you will play a critical role as the key link between Sales and Supply Planning, ensuring commercial plans, promotional activity and customer demand signals are reflected in forecasting for Chobani to make informed supply, inventory and production decisions.
Reporting to the Demand Planning Lead, the Demand Planning Analyst position has been created to support business growth, increasing SKU complexity, greater promotional activity and an expanding customer base. This role will now enable more frequent engagement with Sales teams and improve forecasting accuracy across an assigned customer portfolio.
Key responsibilities:
Develop and maintain customer demand forecasts across the medium to long-term planning horizon
Analyse forecast accuracy and identify trends,



risks and opportunities
Partner closely with Account Managers and cross-functional stakeholders
Lead regular account reviews to discuss future demand, promotional plans and forecast changes
Support the monthly Demand Review and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process by providing forward-looking demand insights
Prepare reporting, analysis and planning insight recommendations for stakeholders
Maintain forecasting information within Chobani's planning systems and Excel-based forecasting tools
About You
Your natural curiosity has enabled you to better identify trends, patterns and drivers behind performance in a product line, and you use data to make informed recommendations.
You understand the commercial implications behind forecasting decisions and have been accountable in a previous position where balancing customer requirements with business outcomes was key to your success.
To find success in this role, you will be more than an analyst; you can confidently partner with Sales, influence stakeholders through data, challenge assumptions appropriately, and take ownership of a customer portfolio to improve forecast accuracy, planning effectiveness, and overall business performance.
You will have 2-4 years of experience in Demand Planning,



Forecasting or Supply Planning in a Food Manufacturing or FMCG business and proven experience developing and maintaining demand forecasts to strict timelines.
Key skills and experience:
Tertiary qualification in Business, Engineering or Science
CSCP or CPIM certification highly regarded
Exceptional analytical capability and application of IBP principles
Advanced Excel skills and demonstrated usage business reporting applications are essential, a working understanding of TilliT is desirable
Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders and build effective working relationships across Sales, Planning and Supply Chain teams
Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills
Collaborates effectively while maintaining an independent point of view
Self-motivated and driven to achieve results
Ability to work through ambiguity and make decisions with imperfect information
Summary
You'll be joining a team that's genuinely committed to making a positive impact on our communities, our people, and the planet.
You'll work in a modern, state-of-the-art facility and enjoy a range of excellent perks, including financial and lifestyle benefits, flexible working options, and 18 weeks' parental leave to support you and your family.
We also offer wellbeing support for your loved ones - plus a few extras to keep things fun, like barista-style coffee onsite and weekly yoghurt giveaways.
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