Demand Forecast Manager

7 days ago

Macquarie Park, Australia Metcash Full time

At Metcash, you’re **_part of something bigger_**. You have all the perks of a small business heart, without missing out on the big business support.

Being part of something bigger means you’re part of a strong purpose, where the work you do makes a big difference to independent business and local communities. It opens a sea of opportunities to develop yourself, grow your career, thrive your way and make your mark. And you’ll be part of our high performing team, where you reap the rewards of our collective success now and into the future.

**About the Opportunity**

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for precision in forecasting? Do you excel in driving best-in-class outcomes through strategic planning and stakeholder collaboration? Metcash is seeking a dynamic Demand Forecasting Manager to lead our team in achieving unparalleled forecast accuracy and operational excellence in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector.

**In this Role**
- Enhance forecasting best practices for Metcash Food and Campbells, guiding the team to achieve benchmark standards
- Set and achieve team forecasting metrics aligned with service and inventory goals, and manage improvement forums with key stakeholders.
- Collaborate with merchandise, customer, and retail supply teams to integrate insights into forecasts, and act as the liaison for IT enhancements.
- Manage long-term forecast timelines, drive top-tier seasonal forecasting, and oversee the forecast review calendar for timely updates.
- Own the consensus forecast process between Metcash and Retailers, as well as Metcash and suppliers.

**You’re Likely a Match If** you have**
- Proven experience leading forecast analysts and demand planners.
- Professional communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
- Advanced analytical skills with a knack for innovative, 'outside the box' solutions.
- Strong relationship-building abilities across various geographic locations.
- Excellent presentation skills and superior organizational abilities with a keen eye for detail.
- Experience in FMCG and managing complex supply chains.
- Demonstrated success in managing multiple stakeholders.

**Life at Metcash**

Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a FlexReady accredited workplace

Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year.

Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually.

An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities.

12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.

Proudly awarded the “Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion”.

Recognized as the 74th in the "Equileap Top 100" globally for initiatives on gender equity.

Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.

Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member app, “Our Local”.

**About Us**

Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with revenue 1 exceeding $18 billion in FY23. We’re also an ASX top 100 listed company.

We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars.

**_Join us and become part of something bigger_**

**_#INSS_**

**_#LI-SS1_

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