Demand Planner

Hewitt – the most influential & trusted provider of high claims organic protein

Hewitt is on a mission to become the most trusted and influential supplier of organic, high-claims animal proteins. With a commitment to unrivalled quality and consistency, we serve customers and consumers in over seven countries through a vertically integrated global supply chain—from farm to plate. We proudly support the growing demand for nutritious, sustainable, and high-quality red meat.

Our purpose is simple: "To feed the world with a system that lasts forever."

With a rich family history spanning over 120 years, the Hewitt family has always been dedicated to sustainable agriculture. Guided by the simple philosophy of 'treat the land well, treat people well, and treat animals well', the company has grown from its humble beginnings as a beef cattle farm in central Queensland, into a global business. Today, brothers Mick and Ben Hewitt lead the vision and development of supplying market leading organic and high-claims products that meet the demanding specifications of large, fast-paced supermarket retail chains, foodservice operators and wholesalers.

We champion regenerative organic agriculture, passionately commit to animal welfare, actively support the communities we serve, and lead the world in biodiversity and carbon management practices. For decades, Hewitt has proudly supplied many of the world's largest food wholesalers and retailers, earning numerous industry awards and recognitions for our efforts.

Our retail brand portfolio includes Cleaver's Organic Meat, the most trusted organic meat brand in Australia.

Could you be our next Demand Planner?

The Demand Planner is responsible for delivering accurate demand forecasts for domestic and export meat products, balancing customer requirements, production schedules, and supply constraints. The role ensures sales, operations, and supply chain are aligned to optimise yield, reduce waste, and meet service and compliance expectations.

What can you expect day to day?

Forecasting & Analysis

• Analyse historical sales, seasonal market trends, and promotional activities to develop accurate demand forecasts.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and identify variances, providing corrective actions where needed.
• Maintain demand planning tools, models, and data integrity.

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with sales, production, and supply planner to align forecasts with capacity and livestock supply.
• Provide timely insights on demand trends, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders.
• Ensure clear communication of forecast changes.

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)

• Contribute to weekly and monthly S&OP processes, ensuring demand inputs are aligned with supply and production.
• Highlight potential gaps between forecast and production capacity, recommending solutions.
• Assist in balancing inventory, yield optimisation, and customer delivery commitments.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Produce regular demand reports and dashboards for management review.
• Improve and digitise current demand Excel models.
• Identify and implement improvements to forecasting accuracy and planning processes.
• Support initiatives to reduce waste, improve service levels, and optimise working capital.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Ability to develop demand forecasts and provide recommendations to influence key business leaders based on knowledge and data.
• Experience in demand planning, or production planning within the food or meat industry preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with forecasting systems/Excel/Power BI.
• Understanding of perishable supply chains, product shelf life, and yield optimisation.
• Knowledge of retail trends, customer specifications, and regulatory compliance desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Join Hewitt for the Opportunity of a Lifetime:

• Competitive Remuneration Package.
• Ongoing Professional Development.
• Access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Provider, For You & Your Family.
• A Fun & Vibrant Culture.

Hewitt is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect. Let us know if we can make any reasonable accommodations to enable you to participate in the job application process.

By applying for a role with Hewitt, you acknowledge that you will be required to provide proof of eligibility (including photo identification) to work in Australia if selected for the role.

All candidates will be contacted in due course.