Demand Planner

THE OPPORTUNITY

We're looking for a Demand Planner to join our team at Greystanes NSW, and take ownership of daily demand planning and forecasting activities across a high level customer portfolio.

Enjoy ongoing learning and development opportunities, along with the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that supports work-life balance.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Own demand planning and forecasting for platinum customers, ensuring accuracy and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with Sales to manage inputs for new parts, contracts, and promotions across regions.
• Maintain and optimise master data settings to support inventory compliance and efficiency.
• Proactively manage demand spikes and trends to optimise inventory and service levels.
• Lead end-to-end S&OP processes for trade stores, Strategic sales and Own brand activities; including meeting facilitation, cross-functional collaboration, and performance reporting.
• Track forecast performance for NPIs, contracts, and promotions, while building forecasting capability through training and FACT management.
• Ensure full compliance with HSE responsibilities, safety rules, and training requirements.

 What You'll Bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in business/finance or related field
• Prior experience in demand planning role or similar
• A self-starter mindset with strong initiative and follow-through.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across functions
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power BI & ERP systems
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

Why Our Team Enjoys Being Part of Blackwoods: 

• Permanent salary and incentives
• Team Member Discount Card to use at Kmart, Bunnings, Officeworks & Target
• Flexibility of hybrid working arrangement
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Be part of a supportive, high-performing team 
• Refer a Friend Program — earn up to $2,000 per referral
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave
• Team events and celebrations to recognise our amazing team members
• Further discounts from over 300 corporate partners
• Attractive Wesfarmers annual share plans
• Generous paid parental leave policy and more

NEXT STEPS

If you meet most of the criteria listed above and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please send your application today. We will be contacting suitable candidates as we receive them.

As part of our recruitment process and commitment to safety, you may be required to undertake background checks (which may include a police check, a pre-employment medical assessment; and/or drug & alcohol testing) as part of your application process.

Blackwoods also promotes diversity and inclusion across our workplaces and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the LGBTQI+ community and people with disabilities.

OUR STORY

Blackwoods is Australia's leading supplier of industrial and safety supplies. For over 140 years, we have supported businesses big and small with our range of over 300,000 products from the world's best brands. From the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the railway and your local mechanic, we supply what our customers need when they need it, along with unparalleled expertise and service from our passionate team.

With a national footprint of over 50 branches and 6 Distribution Centres, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Being a part of the Wesfarmers group, also means that we have endless opportunities to make a difference, so join us, and let's help more people build a better Australia.