Chief Demand Planning Specialist

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeDemand Full time $80,000 - $150,000
Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining accurate demand forecasts, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market trends. They will collaborate with sales, marketing, and finance teams to gather input for demand planning processes.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts for the ANZ region.
  • 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.
  • Implement strategies to minimize stock-outs and reduce excess or obsolete inventory.
  • Drive continuous improvement in inventory turnover rates and working capital.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • 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 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.

Benefits

This role offers:

  • A competitive salary package.
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment.

About Us

We are a global provider of added-value distribution solutions for the life and material sciences, active across 43 countries worldwide.

What We Offer:

  • A unique opportunity to join a growing organization with a strong presence in the chemical distribution industry.
  • A chance to develop your skills and expertise in demand planning and supply chain management.
  • A collaborative and dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth and professional development.

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