Operations Demand Planner

1 month ago

Sydney, Australia PUIG, S.L. Full time
The Opportunity

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role will enable the successful candidate to take ownership of the Demand Planning process and all relevant departmental activities for the business unit in Oceania. The role will be required to gather intelligence data and inputs from the market and local team and timely translate them into accurate forecast to ensure product availability, high levels of service and contributing to optimised global inventory levels as well as follow up on the alignment between forecast and budget, understanding and explaining discrepancies. The emphasis will be on leading S&OP process, forecasting, exception order management and coordinating inbound product supply to ease operational complexities. 

What you'll get to do

Lead Sales and Operational Planning (S&OP) process:

  • Follow Annual S&OP Calendar
  • Conduct monthly Demand Consensus meetings with with relevant Commercial and Marketing stakeholders to review the promotional plan and gather market intelligence data to forecast at SKU level. 
  • Conduct historical sales analysis and data cleansing to ensure Forecast consistency and accuracy.
  • Reconcile the forecast valuation with the budget and explain the differences.
  • Ensure monthly forecast is updated in the IBP system meeting Main Forecast Publish deadline. 
  • Develop, prepare and drive monthly Local S&OP meetings sponsored by General Manager.
  • Control Demand and Supply related KPIs. 
  • Identify/champion process enhancements to improve forecast accuracy and bias.


Launch and promotional planning:

  • Actively participate in planning quantities for new launches based on analysis of launch patterns and cycles.
  • React to changes in sell in based on level of success and amend forecast accordingly.
  • Analyse cannibalisation and adjust product line forecast accordingly. 
  • Lead the review of success of launches and promotional actions with Commercial and Marketing teams.
  • Track leftover promotional stock and work with the sales and marketing teams to exit.


Build strong collaborative relationships with Local and Global teams:

  • Liaise with respective teams to reconcile demand and supply planning to mitigate shortfalls and excess of inventory while supporting new launches, production related shortage updates or un-forecasted demand spikes. 
  • Build and maintain relationships with Local teams and relevant Global departments to allow clear flow of information. 
  • Gain a strong understanding of retailer strategies by working closely with Commercial team.
  • Follow the evolution of brands and plans in the short and long term with Marketing.
  • Work with Finance to build the phased Net Revenue Budget by product line and to align understanding.
  • Provide Global Demand planners with local market information effecting product line forecasts, explaining changes in the forecast. 
  • Liaise with Global Supply Planning team regarding specific actions and how to meet local requirements.
  • Connect and work with other Local Demand Planners to develop best practices.


Build and maintain relationships with retailers Supply Chain teams:

  • Work together in a collaborative way to maximise efficiencies in the supply chain.
  • Work with key retailers to build a joint forecast at peak trading periods. 
  • Understand retailers strategic inventory plans and sales expectations. 
  • Review service levels and forecast accuracy based on joint plans.


Other:

  • Align and budget key customers large orders with the Area Managers for final approval prior to release for Execution area. 
  • Maintain and enhance local forecasting system/database/files.
  • Ensure catalogue forecasts are aligned to financial budgets, SKU quotas, and bottle size quotas (when applicable)
  • Participate in Demand and Supply planning related projects. 
We'd love to meet you if you have

Experience: 
Possess at least 5 years of experience in Demand Planning and well familiarized with Supply Planning in a FMCG company.
Prior experience with SAP and/or statistical forecasting tool like IBP/JDA will be advantageous.
 
Skills & Knowledge Required: 

  • Strong analytical skills, sound judgement and drive for excellence
  • High level of commitment and initiative with ability to work independently.
  • Curious, Data driven and Innovation-oriented mind. 
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Organisational awareness 
  • Highly proficient in Excel
  • Have a solid knowledge of any of the following: IBP, JDA, APO, SAP, BIW 
  • Knowledge of Power BI and/or SAC tools is a strong advantage.
  • Degree holder in supply-chain, business or other relevant disciplines
A few things you'll love about us
  • An entrepreneurial, creative and welcoming work culture
  • A range of learning and development opportunities
  • An international company with plenty of opportunities to grow
  • A competitive compensation & benefits package

  • Demand Planner

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Sharp & Carter Full time

    Join a team that values collaboration and teamwork! - Coordinate across departments to achieve production goals! - Located in Greater Western Sydney, full time onsite. **About**: This client is a prominent leader in the egg production industry and provide the highest quality and freshest eggs to consumers across Australia. They have state-of-the-art...

  • Demand Planner

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Goodman Fielder Full time

    Join a market leading FMCG organisation in period of growth - Strong Systems and analyst Capability - exp with SAP, IBP an advantage - Bring your 3 + years' experience within a planning role About Us! At Goodman Fielder our purpose is making everyday food better for everyone. Our aspiration is to be the leading integrated food solutions business in the...

  • Market Demand Planner

    7 days ago

    Sydney, Australia Energizer Full time

    The Market Demand Planner shares the responsibility with sub-region Demand Planner for the total market forecasts within the respective markets -Standard and promotional forecast **in collaboration with Sub region Planner and Area Demand Planner. **The responsibility to develop and maintain statistical forecasts in SAP-IBP will lie with the area team, but...

  • Supply & Demand Planner

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia FERRERO Full time

    **Job Location: North Sydney**: **Company description**: Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50...

  • Demand Planner

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Healthcare Professionals Group Full time

    **Benefits**: - Join a well-known national Healthcare provider. - Opportunities to grow and develop your career in Supply Chain - Collaborative Supply Chain team here in Sydney & New Zealand - Hybrid position & competitive salary package **About the Company**: Our client is a leading national healthcare provider specialising in the distribution of...

  • Demand Planner

    7 days ago

    Sydney, Australia Stryker Corporation Full time

    As a **Demand Planner**, you will collaborate cross-functionally to facilitate the demand management process, generating a forecast for several Stryker product groups in the ANZ market. **About Stryker** Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better. Stryker offers...

  • Demand and Supply Planner

    4 weeks ago

    North Sydney, Australia Healthcare Professionals Group Full time

    **Benefits** - Competitive daily rate of pay - Central North Sydney location - close to public transport - Flexibility to work from home 3 days per week - Fast growing pharmaceutical company - Potential for role to be extended or go permanent **About the company** Fast growing, global pharmaceutical company who are hiring a long term contractor due to the...

  • Junior Demand Planner

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia GWF Full time

    Hybrid role - Bonus components + Laptop/iPad + Mobile - Ongoing training & development - Career progression opportunities - Collaborative team environment - Parental support benefits | continued superannuation contributions | ease back program - Novated Lease - Access to Employee Assistance Program - Paid volunteer days - Employee discounts on Dell &...

  • Demand Planner

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Diageo Full time

    Job Description: - Who are we? - Diageo is the proud producer of premium drinks enjoyed by millions of people around the world. We have become the industry leader by putting consumers at the heart of our business and by understanding what it means to celebrate life. - We create value with and for our customers, and our ambition is to be one of the best...

  • Demand Planner

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Core Talent Full time

    22 Jan 2024 - NSW, Greenacre, Sydney, Australia - Full-time - 100000-101000 (AUD) Per Annum - Logistics & Supply Chain Our client is an Australian owned business with locations and manufacturing facilities throughout Australia (Queensland, NSW, Victoria) with the head office located at Greenacre. **Responsibilities**: - Develop and maintain demand...

  • Demand Planner

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Gilbarco Full time

    This is a newly created role with an immediate start. We offer you hybrid working, where you are working from home and the office. - Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, your responsibilities are:_ - Making sure the there is a robust demand planning process in place - Managing day-to-day activities involved in planning for sales product portfolio -...

  • Demand & Supply Planner

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Healthcare Professionals Group Full time

    **Benefits** - Join a well known brand in a role due to growth within this division - Work with a collaborative team in Supply & Demand - Attractive salary package + Super + 10% bonus **About the company** Our client is a well known global pharmaceutical brand with head offices located in Europe. They have trusted partnerships with patients, consumers and...

  • Demand Planning Analyst

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Six Degrees Executive Full time

    Location: - Sydney- Job Type: - Permanent- Salary: - Competitive salary- Contact: - Kirsty Burton**Our Client** An innovative global FMCG company is looking for someone to join their demand planning team. **Responsibilities for the role**: - Analyse historical data, trend analysis, product life cycles and provide data driven insights - Lead, attend and...

  • Supply Planner

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Stryker Full time

    **About Stryker** Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better. Stryker offers innovative products and services in Medical and Surgical, Neurotechnology, Orthopedics, and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the...

  • Workshop Planner

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia WesTrac Full time

    **_At WesTrac, we’re made for more of what matters most. More family time, with paid parental leave, flexible working arrangements and purchased leave programs to give you the work life balance you’ve always wanted. More development opportunities, with WesTrac's own in house RTO - 50737, access to your own guided learning platform and a range of pathways...

  • Service Planner

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Konecranes Full time

    Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle or QLD- Employment type: Undefined term- Full-time/part-time position: Full time- Workplace Type: On-site**Service Planner**: We are currently seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual with a proven background as a Service Planners to schedule and plan work for our technicians. Based in **Smithfield** and reporting to...

  • Merchandise Planner

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Jivaro Full time

    Career Development Opportunities - Ownership across Retail, Wholesale & Online - Competitive salary package on offer **About the role** The Planner is responsible for maximising profitability by ensuring that they have the right product, in the right quantities, at the right time and in the right place across the store-portfolio. In your allocated...

  • Operations/event Planner

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Intouch Recruitment Full time

    **Operations / Events Planner** **North Beaches - Sydney** **Events Industry** **Start ASAP** A leading Australian owned and managed exhibitions and event company, running more that 30 trade and consumer events in Australia and New Zealand has a permanent position available for a self motivated Operations/Events Planner to join their team. The position is...

  • Supply Planner

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Healthcare Professionals Group Full time

    **Benefits** - Work for a leading Medical company within their Supply Planning team - Flexible hybrid working environment - Attractive salary package on offer **About the company** Our client is a well-known global healthcare company who have a direct impact in enhancing patient's lives. Join their dynamic and passionate team who boast a good company...

  • Planner

    3 days ago

    Sydney, Australia Toll Group Full time

    About Toll Group At Toll, we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 16,000 team members can help solve any logistics, transport, or supply chain challenge - big or small. We have been supporting our customers for more than 130 years. Today, we support more than 20,000 customers worldwide with 500 sites in 27 markets,...