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THIS OPENS THE DOOR TO YOUR FUTURE: OUR OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Demand Planning & S&OP Manager the primary focus of this role is to manage and coordinate the existing Demand Planning processes and procedures; working closely and building relationships with our dedicated sales and operations planning teams to ensure our customer focused targets are delivered.

Responsibilities

Working from our Head Office in Hallam, you will have ownership of the demand forecast which supports the wider Supply Chain function, enabling us to meet market demands. Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead, prepare and present the monthly cycle of Wk 1 Pre Demand and Wk 2 Demand Reviews – including collation and communication of associated minutes/actions
• Ownership of the baseline and project demand forecast which supports the wider Supply Chain function to meet market demand
• Review and refine forecast models considering input from Sales, Marketing, Product Managers, customers and historical sales trends
• Review trends in forecast accuracy / forecast bias with a goal of progressive continuous improvement of gaps between forecast and sales
• In relation to changes in demand trends, proactively communicate to the supply team any changes/risks that could affect customer serviceability and/or cost
• Work closely with Sales and Product Managers and act as a key support to ensure Product Life Cycle and Product Status is maintained for all SKU's
• Collaboration with Sales and Product Management on new product launches, deletions, range review, etc. to ensure success in the market and to minimize write-off exposure and clearance
• Take ownership and drive successful outcomes of individual objectives and development plans
  
  

Your Skills

You will be a highly organized individual who copes well in agile circumstances, with strong listening skills as well as being comfortable with data presentation. You will be confident when dealing with challenging situations and a pro-active problem solver. With over 2,500 SKU's to manage, this role will suit a detail orientated person with strong forecasting/demand planning abilities.

Key skills and experiences that will see you succeed in this fast paced, constantly changing landscape are:

• Minimum 2-3+ years of demand planning experience.
• Excellent organizational skills, a willingness & ability to challenge assumptions and high attention to detail
• Effective listening in challenging, dynamic environments and ability to work effectively under pressure
• Excellent presentation skills (both preparation and delivery)
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Proactive problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong numeracy and analytical capability
• Experience in SAP would be advantageous (SAP IBP experience highly valued)
• Bachelor's Degree in a business or analytical discipline preferred
• Advanced skills in Excel are highly desirable
  
  

WHAT YOU CAN TRUST IN: A FULFILLING WORKPLACE

Join an Industry Leader on a Global landscape. Not only are we one of the best at what we do in Australia and New Zealand, but also the world

• Hybrid role with flexible working arrangements.
• Parking with onsite gym for employees.
• Access to discounted Health Insurance.
• Peer to Peer Recognition via our 'AAA' Nominations and awards
• Wellbeing Committee with pillars focusing on Mental Health, Community Engagement, Diversity & Inclusion, Social & Amenities.
• Empowering Wellness: Every Employee has access to a WhereFit membership, accessing discounts for Gym memberships, apparel and more
  
  

To learn more about us and what we do, visit our website: https://www.dormakaba.com/au-en

Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a significant contribution to our business and be a part of our growth.

dormakaba is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Seniority level

• Seniority levelAssociate

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionPurchasing
• IndustriesWholesale Building Materials

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