Demand Planner

3 days ago


Garden City, Victoria, Australia Workwear Group Full time

About Us

Workwear Group (WWG) is part of Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety, a division of Wesfarmers, a top 20 ASX listed company with over 100,000 employees. Housed under the banner of Workwear Group, our three iconic brands - KingGee, Hard Yakka, and NNT - have been in the business of delivering workwear since the late 1920s.

We are the trusted partner in workwear solutions, manufacturing over seven million units each year. What sets us apart is our continuous investment in innovation, market knowledge, pioneering ideas, and sustainability practices.

We work as one team. We put our customers first and are passionate about what we do. Joining WWG is an opportunity to thrive in an inspiring, safe, and inclusive community.

About the Role

In this role, you will manage the demand forecasting process for all products in the portfolio by leading a detailed monthly forecast review with the relevant Sales and Product teams. This involves aligning with agreed Latest Estimate (LE) Sales forecasts, which cover all Active products, New Product Development (NPD) items, End-Of-Life products, and the clearance of Slow Moving and Obsolete Stock (SLOBS).

You will work in partnership with the aligned Supply Planner to deliver and maintain the required levels of inventory, ensuring that Sales, Margin, Availability, and inventory Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met.

This role is a 12-month contract maternity leave cover.

What you'll be doing

  • Lead the monthly demand forecasting review process.
  • Collaborate with Sales and Product teams to align with the monthly Sales Latest Estimate (LE) forecast.
  • Update demand forecasts in Anaplan as per agreed monthly planning cycles.
  • Review Demand Forecast Accuracy (DFA) monthly and build action plans for variances.
  • Work closely with the Sales and Product teams to adjust Demand Forecasts.
  • Support the Demand Lead in the Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP) process by completing detailed demand forecasts and accuracy reporting.
  • Assist in scenario planning and risk management during Post Seasonal Reviews (PSRs), New Product Development (NPD) planning, and SLOB reviews.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives within the demand planning processes.
  • Ensure forecast changes incorporate customer, market, and sales history data.
  • Provide detailed reporting for the S&OP review process.

Who we're looking for

At our company, we value not only our great brands but also the people and teams that drive our success. In addition to technical skills, we seek team members who possess the following personable qualities:

  • Strong work ethic and commitment to showing up for a team.
  • Openness to receive coaching and embrace self-reflection and self-growth.
  • Accountability for your actions and emotions, and actively venture beyond your comfort zone.
  • Embrace innovation, take calculated risks, and inspire others to think outside the box.
  • Ability to build meaningful relationships; we prioritize our customers. Balancing commercial goals with customer satisfaction is key.
  • Ethical standards and demonstrating honesty and integrity in all interactions is fundamental to our team culture.

What we're looking for

  • Experience (5+ years) in a demand planning or related planning role working in a support office national role and leading S&OP processes preferred.
  • A highly organized team player with well-established analytical capabilities.
  • Detail-oriented.
  • Well-versed in demand forecasting using current forecasting/planning systems.
  • Good commercial acumen.
  • Shows initiative in problem-solving.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Good negotiation skills with the ability to influence and drive outcomes.

What we offer

  • The chance to join a great team of like-minded, hard-working people who are passionate about achieving our vision and the growth objectives of the company.
  • Flexible working environment, allowing for work-from-home days each week.
  • A competitive salary package and suite of benefits and perks, including a 50% discount on our brands Hard Yakka, KingGee, and NNT, and a 5% Wesfarmers discount for Kmart, Bunnings, Officeworks, and more.
  • A tailored career and development plan, plus reward and recognition programs. Whatever your goals, we're here to support you on that journey.
  • Our Wellbeing program, Thrive, with activities designed to support the Financial Wellness of our team, Celebrate Diversity, ensure we Get Physical and maintain Healthy Minds, including challenges, yoga, meditation, and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
  • We Learn, a dedicated hub for all things learning and development.

We actively work on creating a safe and inclusive environment free of discrimination. At Workwear Group, we aspire to build a culture where diversity is celebrated, where Team Members feel a sense of "I Belong" and are empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

You can follow us on LinkedIn or see our company careers page for more opportunities here.

Thank you for your interest in Workwear Group. Due to anticipated high volumes of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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