Planning Analyst

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world's biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You'll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You'll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You'll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our

Hybrid Work Model

**Job Description**:
Demand Planning Analyst- Global market leader in sustainability, supply chain and logistics- Excellent career growth opportunities | Flexible hybrid work environment- Focus on demand planning and forecasting to drive network optimization
- Join our Operations Excellence team, using planning software to optimise our supply chain network across Australia._

About the job:
Are you an up-and-coming Demand Planning/Supply Chain Analyst looking to join a global ASX listed organisation and take the next step in your career? Look no further Our company is a cutting-edge leader in the Logistics & Supply Chain industry which makes a genuine difference to the environment and champions sustainability

As a valued part of the Supply Chain - Operations Excellence team, your role will be to ensure the availability of our equipment to meet demand across Australia, whilst optimising network costs. Based at our North Ryde office, this role reports directly to the Manager, Demand Planning. The key responsibilities of this role include supporting the on-going planning and optimization of our network using JDA Planning Software to drive efficiencies and maximize the customer experience.

As a demand planner, you will develop short
- and medium-term demand forecasts for our equipment as it moves around Australia. You will develop solutions to achieve plans, identify constraints and propose ways to remove barriers. Your proactive participation in projects will enable improvements to demand planning and forecasting systems and processes. Your key responsibilities include ethe following:
- Conduct monthly consensus forecast review meetings as part of IBP process.- Continuous improvement of forecast accuracy- Interact with Sales & Category team to understand demand forecast drivers.- Identify, interpret and articulate statistical forecast trends.- Reporting and KPI measurement, ability to build dashboards to drive action plans and continuous improvement.

We value creativity, collaboration, and curiosity, and we are looking for someone who drives these values, support us on our continued growth journey and helps us streamline daily business operations.

What will ensure your success:
- Tertiary qualifications in Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related discipline- Planning experience within demand, supply, production, or transport- Some exposure to planning within a retail or FMCG environment would be an advantage- Experience using planning software for stock and production management- Strong Excel skills: exposure to SAP would be an advantage- Strong analytical skills- An ability to engage with stakeholders and lead decision-making conversations- Excellent communication skills and demonstrated strategic vision for multi-channel communications.

If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity with an innovative company where you are empowered to make a difference, we want to hear from you

What to expect:
CHEP, a Brambles Company, is a global leader in supply chain logistics employing more than 12,000 people in 60+ countries. More than 300,000 supply chains choose to utilize CHEP products and solutions to optimize efficiencies and eliminate waste throughout the world. CHEP's "share and reuse" core business offering pioneered the shared and circular economies more than 50 years ago. Today, the company provides consultative solutions surrounding the efficient and sustainable movement of goods—and manages a global pool of 330 million pallets and containers shared and reused by growers, raw material suppliers, manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers to produce, warehouse, transport and merchandise consumer and industrial goods.

CHEP Australia offers a range of employee benefits including a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, a supportive learning and development culture and a wide range of opportunities to assist you in achieving your career aspirations. CHEP Australia, as part of Brambles, provides you unparalleled opportunities to advance and accelerate your career and is large enough to take you anywhere and small enough to make sure you get the