Demand Planner

**Winc** is a company that exists to inspire millions of people in Australia with new and better ways to work and learn. From office, school, facilities and safety essentials, services like print and marketing, to demonstrating what more is possible with our technology and workspace solutions, Winc has a wide product range that can be tailored to our customers’ needs.

The **Demand Planner** is responsible for collaborating with Category, Sales and Marketing teams on latest demand assumptions ensuring these are supported by facts and accurately reflected in the final demand forecast, for review and agreement in the monthly Sales & Operations Planning process.

This role will also be responsible for working closely with Supply Planners to proactively review safety stock levels and respond to any significant variations in customer demand to mitigate any adverse impact on availability and customer service level.

***In this role you will be responsible for**:

- Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to generate accurate forecasts and demand assumptions to support the S&OP process
- Partner with Sales, Category and Marketing teams on demand assumptions ensuring these are robust and fact-based
- Maintain up-to-date understanding of SKU portfolio changes and forecasts for NPI/Deletions
- Partner with Supply Planning team to ensure high quality forecasts are available for Replenishment planning
- Analyse historical trends in demand, review Sales plans, budgets and assess risks to demand plan and identify opportunities to mitigate the risk
- Analyse and present latest demand and forecast information in monthly demand review meetings, with clear supporting facts, insights and recommendations to mitigate forecast risks

***Skills & Experience Required**:

- Minimum 3 years demand planning experience
- Experience using a forecast tool (SAP IBP experience would be ideal but not required)
- Proven ability in developing a forecast and delivering results
- Numerate and systems literate with the ability to manage large amounts of data analysis
- Strong statistical skills (standard deviation, normal distribution, average)
- A customer centric focus when working with internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent planning and organising skills, combined with strong attention to detail
- Analytical thinking and information seeking
- Continuous improvement focus and demonstrated ability to improve business processes
- Experience in supporting the implementation of change improvements within a supply chain environment
- Excellent communication skills; both written and oral
- Exceptional Influencing skills and ability to work cross-functionally with diverse teams

***Key Characteristics and Competencies**:

- Exemplifies the company Values - better and smarter together, always improving, passionate and professional, accountable for today and tomorrow
- Demonstrates excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Strong team player - working together to achieve business outcomes and actively contributes
- Sound business acumen and commercial awareness

***Working with us**
- We believe we’re better and smarter together and our values reflect our commitment to creating a welcoming, diverse and inclusive environment.
- We all reap the rewards of diversity with gender equity across teams, senior management and internal promotions as just the beginning.
- We are committed to First Nations empowerment and support and clear on our responsibility to take action to address the imbalance in opportunities.
- We are focused on working towards a more sustainable future with our Winc Social Agenda - our plan to make a difference across six pillars of social responsibility (Safe Work Practices, Gender Equity, First Nations Empowerment and Support, Climate Change, Responsible Packaging/Management of Waster and Ethical Sourcing).
- We’re passionate about setting our people up for success and providing the training, tools and environment to enable you to perform your best and develop your career at Winc.
- We take care of our people through our internal Mental Health First Aider network, free access to our Employee Assistance Program, and generous leave entitlements to support you through the various priorities and stages of life (e.g. Lifestyle Leave, Volunteering Leave, Cultural Awareness Leave, Sorry Business Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Domestic Violence Leave).
- And finally, there’s plenty of perks Our much loved quarterly Our Heroes recognition program, team discounts, corporate partner discounts. People say it’s a really collaborative and supportive environment - why don’t you be the judge?
- _We are passionate about First Nations employment and encourage First Nations Peoples to apply._

***To Apply**: Send your resume to the Winc People Team by selecting ‘Apply’ and following the prompts.

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