Demand and S&op Manager

**Work options**: Hybrid
- Join one of Australia’s most trusted brands
- Terrific company culture (check us out on Glassdoor)
- Supportive environment with structured wellbeing programs

**About the role**

Dulux Group has significant growth ambitions, and it is a brilliant opportunity for you to embark on the journey with us. In this role you will engage with various senior stakeholders across the business and will be able to make an impact by delivering solutions and providing insights.

As a Demand and S&OP Manager you will be responsible for the development and implementation of the demand planning cycle through the demand review process. You will lead all forecasting activities associated with channel, customers and products. You will also lead the S&OP process and contribute to category development, product life cycle management, product availability and inventory flow.

It is an individual contributor role that will suit someone looking to take the next step in their career with ambitions to grow further. We have excellent development plans and internal training to help you grow into the areas you would like to go. The role is based in Clayton.

**Responsibilities**
- Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and continuously evaluate forecast results to improve accuracy and eliminate bias
- Lead monthly demand review meetings, identify opportunities, risks and mitigation activities
- Support category management initiatives including NPD, run out plans, discontinuation and category range reviews
- Collaborate with the Supply Planning team to ensure product availability and maintain optimal inventory to meet future demands
- Lead and participate in cross-functional development of forecast improvement processes, tools, and systems

**Benefits**
- Support for your health and wellbeing via our ‘Wellbeing at Dulux’ program
- Supporting the Community’ action day for you to give back to your community
- Access to learning and development opportunities to accelerate your growth
- Generous parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers
- True recognition through our various employee award schemes
- Access to the DuluxGroup product ranges at a generous discounted rate

**Skills & Experience**
- Demonstrated experience in Demand Planning preferably in manufacturing/wholesale/FMCG environment
- Understanding of S&OP process, supply & inventory management practices and procedures
- Advanced analytical, numerical and Excel skills to utilise data and reporting to enable data-driven insights
- Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy of data
- The ability to seek out improvements and drive process enhancements

**About DuluxGroup**

DuluxGroup is a leading marketer and manufacturer of premium branded products.

We employ approximately 8,000 people in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, South-East Asia, China and the United Kingdom.

DuluxGroup is made up of six main business areas comprising of 50 well recognised brands.

**Culture**

At DuluxGroup, we are united by a shared set of values and behaviours that guide the way we work. We offer a supportive and collaborative workplace that values a diversity of perspective. We strive for an innovative, flexible and inclusive workplace where employees can perform at their best.

DuluxGroup welcomes qualified applicants, regardless of your gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, age or disability. **Talent is our only criteria**. Let us know if you need any special accommodations to participate fully in the recruitment process.

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