Demand Planner

1 week ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Optus Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Why Optus?

We are a business fuelled by optimism, unwavering customer focus and a team of amazing people.

And that's where we come in…. "

the amazing people

" part

We don't sit back and wait for the future to happen, we are out there crafting our own path through new technology, innovation, and investment. We are truly a challenger brand, with challenger spirit.

We're on the lookout for a

Demand Planner

to join our Inventory & Logistics team and play a pivotal role in supporting the expansion and upgrade of our telecommunications network

The day-to-day

As a Demand Planner, you'll be at the heart of making sure the right materials get where they need to be, on time and in full. Here's what your day could look like:

Managing demand for

deployment

materials to support our network expansion and upgrades.

Championing continuous improvement across supply chain processes – looking for "one-touch" opportunities that make life easier for everyone

S

upport demand management tasks such as MRP execution, purchase order creation and purchase order submission

Partnering with Engineering, Contract owners,

and different teams

to deliver accurate forecasts and smooth supply.

Keeping master data sharp and ensuring SAP S/4HANA drives efficient demand and supply processes.

Reviewing system outputs, spotting risks, and escalating issues before they impact the business.

Working closely with vendors to maintain performance, solve problems, and drive improvements.

Work closely with 3PL team to identify non-compliances, receiving inquiries, and proactively address open inquiries

What You'll Bring

You are a great collaborator who can build strong relationships internally and externally. You're equally at home digging into data as you are leading a conversation with team members. On top of that, you'll bring:

Substantial supply chain planning and demand forecasting experience.

Strong skills in ERP systems (ideally SAP ECC or S/4HANA) and advanced Excel know-how.

Experience in vendor management and performance measurement.

The ability to identify risks and opportunities and turn insights into action.

A continuous improvement approach – always looking for ways to do things better.

A degree or equivalent experience in business, supply chain, or APICS certification would be highly regarded.

Optus is a place where we let you do you. We offer a range of benefits including:

3 days in the office, 2 days remote – with flexible hours to suit

Inclusive carer neutral paid Parental Leave of up to 16 weeks

Competitive leave including 2 'Connected Leave' Days

All Optus employees have access to resources, webinars and support via the 'Parents at Work portal'

Own your own growth by accessing an extensive online and facilitator led learning catalogue.

Connect at work through our employee-led volunteer groups: Culture Connect, Elevate Women, Disability Network, Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+), United Veterans, Yarn Network, Wellbeing Network and Young Professionals.

Vibrant campus life, variety of facilities including restaurants, cafes, gymnasium, GP, and post office

Free Optus bus from Macquarie University Metro Station (every 6-8 minutes); morning and afternoon

Curious about our culture? Go behind the scenes with our people by searching #OptusLife on LinkedIn

At Optus, we are strengthened by others and that means valuing diversity and saying 'yes' to embracing individual differences. We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also want to do our best to make our recruitment process inclusive. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly and equitably in the recruitment process, please email or call We're here to help. When you contact us, please advise your preferred method of contact and we will be in touch within 48 hours.

For more information on Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Optus, please visit


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