Demand Planner

If you haven’t heard of Amer Sports before, you’ve definitely heard of our internationally recognized brands including Wilson, Salomon, Arc’teryx and Atomic. Our brands specialize in high-performance, technical sports equipment and apparel, and encourage users to get outside, keep active and have fun – whether they are playing tennis or golf in the summer, or skiing in the Winter. Bring your Demand Planning skills to this fast-paced and rapidly growing business, with countless possibilities to utilize your technical skills, knowledge of supply chain and precision in forecasting. 

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager and working in a highly motivated team, we are excited to be recruiting for this new role that will be responsible for forecasting customer demand, developing accurate demand plans and collaborating with various departments to ensure inventory optimization for 2 of our premium sporting brands – Arc’teryx and Salomon. 

What’s on Offer (this just touches on some of the benefits and perks!):

• Competitive salary, bonus and allowances
• Free product and generous allowances to get you kitted out for all your sporting adventures!
• Flexible, family and pet friendly working environment, including additional school holiday flexibility / support.
• Work in a state-of-the-art 6-star energy efficient facility, with a huge business focus on environmental and social strategies
• Free Access to a gym, weekly HIIT classes, table tennis social competitions and more
• Support in career development, wellbeing and personal growth
• Regular staff activity days, including camping, snow trips, fun runs and more!
• Company supported volunteering program
• Modern open plan office located in a developed hub of Melbourne’s South Eastern Suburbs with free parking!

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts for products, considering historical sales data, market trends, and other relevant factors.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams to gather input and insights that inform demand forecasts.
• Monitor and analyse demand patterns, adjusting forecasts as needed to reflect changing market conditions or business priorities.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Warehouse teams to ensure adequate inventory levels to meet forecasted demand while minimizing excess stock.
• Conduct regular reviews of inventory levels, identifying potential shortages or excesses, and recommending appropriate actions.
• Analyse forecast accuracy and identify areas for improvement, implementing strategies to enhance forecasting precision.
• Lead Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings to align demand forecasts with production and inventory plans
• Stay informed about industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor activities that may impact demand forecasts.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations on demand planning metrics, trends, and insights for stakeholders.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to discuss sales projections, inventory levels, and supply chain strategies.
• Engage with regional and global brand stakeholders to drive best practice sharing and process alignment.

So who’s keen?

The ideal candidate will have a relevant Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years experience in demand planning, forecasting or a related role. Critical to your success will be strong analytical skills as  well as advanced knowledge of Excel and familiarity with SAP, SAP Analytics, BI or similar tools. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams is essential and Amer Sports ANZ is a fast-paced environment so will suit someone who can manage multiple priorities effectively will thrive in our team. 

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of our organization by optimizing inventory levels and ensuring timely fulfillment of customer demand. If you are a driven and analytical professional with a passion for demand planning, we encourage you to apply.

No candidate will meet every single desired skill and qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

Apply today with your CV and cover letter.