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Form of work- Hybrid working conditions.
- Five additional leave days per year (above 20 days annual leave)
- Generous bonus program
- We truly value our people - this is reflected in our actions and not just our words.
About Lamb Weston
Lamb Weston is a global food manufacturer of potato products with facilities across the globe. We bring the world together with our fries!
At Lamb Weston, we live by our values of Integrity, Inventiveness, Empowerment, Teamwork and Drive for Results - we want people who bring their whole selves to work, think like business owners and are connected to the people they work with.
Working between our head office in Narre Warren and from your home, we are seeking for Demand Planner specialist, who is keen to engages in a variety of tasks such as creating and maintaining forecast models of sales, as well as incorporating business intelligence and forecasting information gathered from other areas such as marketing, finance, new product development, and supply. The Demand Planner will lead the discussion during each month for meeting customer demand with their counterparts in the organization.
Responsibilities of this Position Include:
- Manage demand forecasting process for ANZ by utilizing forecasting tools and ensure statistical forecast is reflected with recent sales trend and identify abnormal demand to validate most-likely baseline demand.
- Participate and provide any inputs to Portfolio Management Review and ensure that outputs from PMR are reflected in Forecast Review and Demand Review.
- Facilitate monthly Forecast Review process (pre-Demand Review) collaborating with the sales team to incorporate market intel into demand plan enable to capture promotional activities, portfolio phasing and opportunities.
- Investigate variances between demand forecasts and actual results to seek continual improvement.
- Champion, challenge and drive the monthly Demand Review as part of IBP process.
- Analise inventory data and manage SLOB process with the commercial team to minimize the excess stock level and clear obsolete stock in a timely manner.
- Manage stock allocation process when supply is constrained.
- Validate data in the planning system daily/weekly to provide data accuracy to the business.
- Identify system issues and work with consultants to find a solution as well as to enhance system functionality.
- Provide adequate system training to stakeholders.
- Conduct ad-hoc business analysis as required.
- Collaborate with the supply manager and the inventory manager to ensure DRP mapping is up-to-date, and stock level is optimized in DC level to meet DIF target.
- Participate in the budget process and ensure aligned assumptions and strategy plans are in and load into the system.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have the following attributes, skills and qualifications: -
- Strong computer skills with experience in an ERP environment preferable.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work with others.
- Analysis and problem-solving skills such as the ability to question, accurately identify a need, and present an effective solution.
- Time management skills.
Required Experience: -
- 3+ years of CPG/FMCG or equivalent experience with a successful track record in a food manufacturing environment
- Bachelor's degree, business, or 3 years of equivalent experience
- CIPS or similar qualification desirable
If you want to join the Lamb Weston family and take on this wonderful opportunity, please click “apply now” and send your detailed resume along with a cover letter outlining why you are the best applicant.
Lamb Weston is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equality and inclusion.
