Associate Manager, Demand Planning

• Position: Associate Manager, Demand Planning (Full Time)
• Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000pa plus Superannuation
• Location: 160 Epping Road, Lane Cove West NSW 2066
• Applications open until Sunday 31st March 2024.

SC JOHNSON & SON PTY LTD IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

Reporting to the Manager, Demand Planning APAC, the Demand Planner is critical in developing the demand forecast using multiple data sources. 

This position is key to creating and managing the true consumer demand signals which drives the supply chain and company goals. 

This role will be the conduit in the cluster and country between the commercial teams and regional supply chain planning.

You will be charged with making decisions that impact the demand plan and confidently communicate those decisions to key management stakeholders.

If you are a well-rounded individual, able to manage ambiguity, that possesses exception analytical, communication and leadership skills, who quickly identifies deviations from expected results and other disruptions and is able to promptly resolve issues, you will thrive in this fast-paced and exciting role.

About the Role:

• Use and maintain current Demand Planning systems to create a reliable and highly accurate forecast possible
• Collect and analyse past and future demand inputs (such as distribution gains/losses, price changes, new/discontinued products and promotion plans) from sales and marketing and calculate their impacts on demand
• Make proactive recommendations to enhance business processes, and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiencies
• Work with numerous cross functional partners on projects such as new product launches, discontinuations, and transitions to evaluate assumptions– new product forecast, and pipeline fill
• Collaborate with Marketing, Customer Marketing, and Finance for advertising and promotional activities
• Manage and deliver extremely detailed, multi-step S&OP process
• Ensure demand forecast is shared in minute level of detail and timing required by internal customers and supply chain partners with documented assumptions
• Be confident and extremely influential, collaborating with key partners in marketing, sales and finance to address input gaps as identified by forecast error/bias review & root cause analysis
• Measure, analyse, and communicate key process metrics and monitor adherence to key performance indicators, while driving continuous improvement

About You:

• Degree qualified, preferably economics, supply chain management, engineering or related business field
• Solid senior level Demand Planning experience the within FMCG / Consumer Goods Industry (5+ years)
• A strong understanding of all elements of the Supply Chain function
• Demonstrated results working in a team-based, cross functional environment, with an extremely detailed, multi-step S&OP process
• Knowledge of the NZ market highly desirable
• Hands-on experience in Demand Planning and simulation systems or tools (SAP APO DP, Demantra or equivalent)
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in PC-based applications (such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and/or Access)
• Candidates must be Covid-19 vaccinated

What You'll Get in Return: 
 

SC Johnson is committed to providing a Great Place to Work for all its employees. Along with a competitive base salary, here are just some of the benefits you receive when joining the SC Johnson Family -

• Additional superannuation for permanent employees
• Additional day of leave to support community partnerships through our Give2Crew
• Ongoing training and development
• Beautiful office location in Lane Cove
• Free onsite parking, gym, tennis court, full kitchen with breakfast supplies; all set on privately owned acreage
• Subsidised fitness sessions, relaxation room with massage chair and EAP program
• Hugely discounted staff products
• Shindig Committee that put on regular events, lunches, parties, fun days
• Family-owned company, with a family feel
• Be a member of a company championing a better world through sustainability and environmental protection measures
   

Please no agency solicitation.

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