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SalaryDemand Planner, 12 mth parental coverJob DescriptionAbout Us:People have looked to Kimberly-Clark brands for more than 150 years and today we're proud to help over a billion people around the world cope, laugh, love and live every day. From the best nappies and baby wipes to the softest tissues, to the best supplies for business, we are constantly searching for new ways to make life better for our consumers, our customers and our planet.Our leading consumer brands like the Kleenex, Huggies, VIVA, U by Kotex, Poise, Depend brands improve the lives of people around the world.Kimberly-Clark proudly leads the way in providing better care for a better world.Led by Purpose. Driven by You.We have a great opportunity for a Demand Planner to join our Integrated Planning team on a 12 month maternity cover contract. Bringing your solutions oriented focus, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.Role Overview & Primary Accountabilities:Partner with Sales, Marketing and Finance to build robust customer demand plans underpinned by thorough analysis, clear R&Os and capture of Demand DriversDeliver accurate volume demand forecast as a key input into the Integrated Business Planning Process: based on documented assumptions/analysis across the planning horizon for the relevant product and customer hierarchyPerform root cause analysis for forecast variance.Support sales and marketing in creating innovation plan (volumes) based on assumptions together with end of life-cycle planning.Facilitate Customer Demand review session as part of IBP process.Drive improved forecast quality to support the business to meet customer service expectations.Ensuring volumes, assumptions and actions are shared and agreed.Attend and contribute to other meetings through S&OP cycle (Supply Review, MBR) where necessaryWork with Supply Planner to manage inventory targets and CFRMeet both inventory and customer service targets – drivers of CCC/FCFHighlight areas of risk to the annual and monthly P&LManage and communicate mitigation plans which balances supply – inventory, service and cost – ensuring the best action implementedLead the team to ensure communication on demand (Forecast Accuracy and Bias impact), Supply (stock issues, Case Fill Rate (CFR) / On Time In Full (OTIF)) issues, including root cause is understood and corrective actions are implementedProvide support to the Planning Manager by attending key monthly management meetings as requiredRequirements:At least 3+ years of Demand Planning/Planning orl forecasting experienceStrong Analytical Skills using third party tools (e.g. Excel, Power BI, Prevail, SAP)Strong communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to think strategically and execute tactical with a bias for actionAbility to make decisions that are a “best for business” approachExperience with S&OP forums, reviews and proceduresLogistics (front and back end) expertiseSAP/APO-SNP knowledgeDesirable:TableauPower BIPrevailExperience working in a matrix/global organizationAbout You:You’re driven to perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.What’s on offer:Our Kimberly-Clark employees receive a competitive salary and incentives as well as access to a fantastic range of benefits including superannuation, career development opportunities, free health & well-being activities, volunteering leave and much more.To Be Considered:Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and will be in contact with additional information accordingly.In the meantime, feel free to browse our website for additional information on our company, brands and culture - .Kimberly Clark is proudly accredited with as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality WGEA!Kimberly Clark is proudly ranked by Forbes as 'World's Best Employer' 2021, 2022, and 2023!Primary Location North Sydney OfficeAdditional LocationsWorker Type EmployeeWorker Sub-Type RegularTime Type Full time
