Demand Planner

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Puig Full time
Overview

As a Demand Planner, you will play a critical role in driving accurate demand forecasts to ensure optimal availability for core products, new launches, and key promotional materials (e.g., testers, samples, and gifts with purchase) to support revenue budget targets. This is a temporary assignment with potential to extend or convert to permanent.

What you'll get to do
  • Demand Forecasting & Planning: Own the demand planning process to develop, maintain, and continuously improve rolling demand forecasts; capture market insights, collaborating with the Sales and Marketing team; lead monthly Demand Review; manage demand planning for product lifecycle events including launches, phase-ins, phase-outs, and discontinuations; analyze POS data and market trends to adjust forecasts and identify demand patterns.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Finance to reconcile demand forecasts with revenue plans and budget targets; partner with Supply Planning to ensure optimal inventory levels while maintaining target customer service levels; act as the primary liaison between headquarters and the local market; lead cross-functional projects to improve forecasting processes, tools, and methodologies; drive continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and implementing best practices; conduct root cause analysis on forecast variances and develop action plans; develop and automate demand planning dashboards; support implementation of new planning technologies and system upgrades.
  • Systems, Performance Management & Analytics: Maintain demand planning data integrity in enterprise systems (SAP IBP); monitor and report on forecast accuracy metrics (FA/BIAS) and implement corrective actions to drive continuous improvement; maintain demand planning KPIs dashboard and provide regular insights to stakeholders on demand performance; utilise scenario planning and what-if analysis to assess risks and support strategic decision-making.
We\'d love to meet you if you have
  • 3-5+ years of Demand Planning experience within FMCG, retail, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or a dynamic supply chain environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Statistics, or related quantitative field.
  • Proven track record of managing demand forecasts for complex product portfolios.
  • Strong proficiency in demand planning systems (SAP IBP ideally) and ERP systems (SAP ideally).
  • Advanced Excel skills (Power Query, Pivot Tables, etc.); Power BI experience is a plus.
  • Experience with statistical forecasting methods and tools.
  • Data-driven mindset: Analytical ability to operate in a complex planning environment and generate actionable insights.
A few things you\'ll love about us
  • Hybrid working model, 3 days in Sydney CBD office and 2 days WFH.
  • Temporary opportunity with potential to extend or convert to permanent.
  • Collaborative team environment built on pillars of connection & celebration.
  • Opportunity to work with a market leader in the fragrance and beauty industry.

Due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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