Strategic Sales Forecasting Specialist

Supply Chain Planning Manager

The Supply Chain Planning Manager will oversee the creation, review, and improvement of sales forecasts for Infrabuild Reinforcing (IBR) and Australian Reinforcing Company (ARC). This role is responsible for gathering data from multiple sources to create accurate estimates of future sales.

This position adds value by working with sales, commercial, and IBR/ARC teams to develop an accurate estimate of future sales. The estimate directly impacts supply and purchase planning and execution decisions, as well as customer service, cash, and cost outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain SIC supply chain and Advanced Planning Operations (APO) Master Data to support transactional, planning, and reporting processes
• Execute statistical sales forecasting functionality and seek continuous improvement in application of available APO DP features to optimize forecast accuracy
• Collaborate with other SAP APO users and experts to share knowledge and best practices
• Create statistical sales forecasts in the SAP APO tool, ensuring modeling is representative of historical data
• Recommend adjustments to improve forecast accuracy and/or enhance accompanying context
• Provide material, including data and assumptions, to facilitate monthly National Demand Review Meetings to achieve consensus and signoff of the IBR and ARC Regional Sales Forecasts (including accompanying context)
• Coach and support Regional Sales and Commercial teams to increase their knowledge and expertise in sales forecasting
• Ensure the signed-off SIC sales forecast (including accompanying context) is correctly fed into SIC supply planning and execution processes

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and influence key stakeholders to drive alignment and implement sustainable demand planning processes.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or Science
• Proven experience leading the Demand Planning function within a complex distribution and manufacturing organization
• Understanding and ability to define and implement improvement initiatives across planning processes
• Experience working across complex business structures without direct line authority to deliver required business change
• Advanced skills and knowledge using SAP or Advanced Planning Systems and statistical forecasting techniques and systems
• Competent with techniques for change management and negotiation

Benefits:
Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to employees.

Generous parental leave: 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks paid Partner Leave for those who have worked at the company for at least 12 months.

The company also provides superannuation contributions for the Primary Carer during the period of unpaid parental leave for eligible employees.

• Access to long service leave after 5 years: Employees can access accrued Long Service Leave (LSL) at the rate of 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years continuous service.
• Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees.

Employee Benefits Program:

discounts for employees, friends, and family on a huge selection of products and services from various brands.

About Us

We provide solutions for commercial and residential construction, large-scale infrastructure, primary producers, and rural sectors.

We aim to be carbon neutral by 2030, helping build futures through sustainable steel.
Why work here?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and industry.

• Work with a greater purpose: Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations.
• Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters.

Build your own future:

Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected.

You'll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.

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