Demand Planner

Company description:

We are at the heart of every place that matters. As a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. Our work is IMPORTANT. YOU are important. We provide our people with the tools to shape their careers for growth. With around 16,000 employees worldwide, EVERY team member contributes to our mission and can make a positive difference. By working as one global team, we continue growing the business, growing together, and growing ourselves. Build your career with us!

Job description:

THIS OPENS THE DOOR TO YOUR FUTURE: OUR OPPORTUNITY

You will collaborate closely with our sales and operations planning teams to ensure that our initiatives and solutions are customer-centric and aligned with stakeholder demands and requirements. Working from our Head Office in Hallam, you will have ownership of the demand forecast which supports the wider Supply Chain function, enabling us to meet market demands.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Review and refine forecast models considering input from key stakeholders.
• Review trends in historical sales, forecast accuracy / forecast bias with a goal of progressive Continuous Improvement.
• Work closely with Sales and Product Managers and act as a key support to ensure Product Life Cycle and Product Status is maintained for all SKU's.
• Lead and manage the Pre-Demand and Demand Review process and demand related activities of the S&OP process.
• Preparation of key KPI reports and analysis on forecast accuracy and demand trends to support the monthly S&OP cycle.
• Co-ordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model as required.
• Collaborate with Sales and Product Management on new product launches, deletions, range review, etc. to ensure success into market and to minimize write-off exposure and clearance.

YOUR SKILLS

You will be a result focused individual, commercially rounded and comfortable owning the planning detail. You will be confident when dealing with challenging situations and encouraging of others' ideas. With over 6000SKU's to manage, this role will suit a detail orientated person with strong forecasting/demand planning abilities.

Key skills and experiences that will see you succeed in the role are:

• 2+-plus years of demand and/or supply planning experience.
• Very good skills in building analytical tools (MS Excel essential, PowerBI advantageous).
• Analytical mindset, with the ability to interrogate large diverse data sets and draw valid summary conclusions for presentation to commercial stakeholders.
• Demonstrated skills in positive engagement with Commercial, Supply and Finance stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen and clear problem-solving capabilities.
• Process, results and metrics oriented, with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Experience in SAP would be advantageous.

WHAT YOU CAN TRUST IN: A FULFILLING WORKPLACE

Join an Industry Leader on a Global landscape. Not only are we one of the best at what we do in Australia and New Zealand, but also the world!

• Hybrid role with flexible working arrangements.
• Parking with onsite gym for employees.
• Access to discounted Health Insurance.
• VIBE Committee dedicated to staff engagement.
• Peer to Peer Recognition via our ‘AAA' Nominations and awards

To learn more about us and what we do, visit our website: https://www.dormakaba.com/au-en

Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a significant contribution to our business and be a part of our growth.

dormakaba is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.