Demand Planning Advisor - Australia

Job Family Group: Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group
Job Summary:
Job Description:
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Job description:
Reporting to the ANZ S&OP Manager, the Demand Planning Advisor will play an integral role in the overall Sales & Operations Planning process. In conjunction with the Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain this role ensures that SKU-level business intelligence is being captured and overlaid on the statistical forecast using the forecasting software. This role will provide quality Demand Planning and Demand Control support to the business, to achieve outstanding customer service and robust business planning, while assisting supply chain to achieve the most realistic demand plan to meet their inventory targets.
What we offer:
Your day your way – Hybrid + flexible working
Up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave+ 4 weeks of partner leave
Competitive salary + annual cash bonuses + 12% Super
Global share match + discounted fuel + global recognition programme
Learning and development + Internal mobility opportunities
In this role you will be:
Providing input into the 24-month volume forecast using forecasting software for Castrol lubricants with low- to mid-level forecast adjustments
Performing monthly sales history cleansing to define a realistic baseline
Gathering and analyzing inputs at various levels from the sales and marketing teams to improve forecast value add (FVA)
Collaborating with various customers on handling short term demand/supply variability
Managing the integration of information between various systems as well as ensuring the new product and discontinued product forecasts are added or removed from the demand plan
Developing exception reporting and investigating root causes of forecast error to obtain continuous improvement in forecast accuracy and bias
Regularly reviewing forecasts for high priority items, new items and high volatility items
Providing updated forecast reports to supply chain in a timely manner
Providing forecast-related support to other areas of the business, e.g. inventory management, marketing, customer service
Driving process excellence including promoting a forecasting discipline across the business, and aiming for continuous improvement
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key customers within the marketing, sales, supply chain, finance and customer service teams
Facilitating meetings and leading discussions in group environments
What will you need to be successful:
Strong experience in Demand Planning and forecasting within sales & operations planning (S&OP) process
Experience and exposure to forecasting software, ideally but not limited to SO99+, Kinaxis
Well-developed skills in communication and influencing others
Excellent time management and prioritization with the ability to handle multiple priorities with meaningful deadlines
Analytical skills and attention to detail
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Experience to ERP systems, ideally JD Edwards
Strong ERP and system capability
Excellent presentation, verbal, and written skills
Application process:
We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and experience to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter explaining your interest for the role.
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To be eligible to apply, you must be a citizen/permanent resident of either AU or NZ.
Travel Requirement: No travel is expected with this role
Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation
Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working
Skills: Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Commercial acumen, Communication, Cost Management, Creativity and Innovation, Decision Making, Digital fluency, Inventory Management, Negotiation planning and preparation, Resilience, Risk Management, Sourcing strategy, Supplier Performance Management, Supply Chain Development, Supply chain management, Sustainability awareness and action
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