Demand Planner, ANZ

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Caldic Full time

Develop and maintain an accurate demand forecast for the ANZ region, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market trends.
Collaborate with sales, marketing, and finance teams to gather input for demand planning processes.
Monitor forecast accuracy and drive continuous improvement initiatives to minimize forecast errors.

2. Inventory Management:

Monitor inventory performance, including stock levels, aging inventory, and slow-moving products.
Implement strategies to minimize stock-outs and reduce excess or obsolete inventory.
Drive continuous improvement in inventory turnover rates and working capital.

3. Supply Chain Coordination:

Work closely with supply planning teams to ensure optimal inventory levels and stock availability.
Identify and address potential supply chain bottlenecks or risks proactively.
Support cross-functional S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) meetings to ensure supply and demand alignment.

4. Data Analysis & Reporting:

Analyze historical sales trends, market conditions, and promotional impacts to enhance demand planning models.
Provide regular demand planning reports and insights to senior leadership for decision-making.

5. Process Optimization:

Continuously improve demand planning processes and tools to support business growth and efficiency.
Drive digital transformation initiatives within demand planning to enhance automation and accuracy.

Qualifications & Requirements:

1. Education & Experience:

Technical expertise in demand planning forecasting or similar within a chemical distribution industry.
Multi-industry segments experience with proven ability to manage demand forecast and planning across a region.
Substantial experience in forecasting, demand planning methodology & strategy, data analysis, planning and reporting.
Minimum a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
Regional or multi-country experience, especially in the ANZ region, is highly preferred.
Strong in stakeholder management.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in demand planning software/tools. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with diverse teams across the region.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a high level of accuracy.

3. Technical Knowledge:

Advanced knowledge of Excel, Power Query, & PowerBI.
Familiarity with S&OP processes and principles.

Key Competencies for Success:

Strong business acumen with the ability to connect demand planning to broader organizational goals.
Proactive and results-driven, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Adaptability to cultural diversity and regional business practices.

Please note that this is a general description of the role and its requirements. The duties and responsibilities within this role may change over the course of employment at the employer's discretion.

About Caldic

Caldic is a growing global provider of added-value distribution solutions for the life and material sciences, active across 43 countries in Europe, Latin America, North America, and Asia-Pacific.

Because we care, we touch the lives of hundreds of thousands of people every day. We inspire innovative and sustainable distribution solutions for the food, pharma, personal care, and industrial product formulation markets of the world. Our specialty ingredients and chemicals solutions, carefully sourced and customized to specifications whenever required, are backed by outstanding research & development, customer service, and technical & regulatory support, ensuring that they meet precisely determined needs at every stage of the value chain.

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Seniority level

Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment typeFull-time

Job function

Job functionSupply Chain
IndustriesChemical Manufacturing

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