Senior Demand Planner

Join Journe Brands and shape the future of sustainable homewares. Our innovative products have a positive impact on the world and our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is at our core. We are a nimble and global company that sells our products in over 30 countries around the world with endless growth opportunities. Enjoy a range of incentives, including rewards for employment milestones, paid leave for religious holidays, and wellness days.

Our company is seeking a Senior Demand Planner who will be responsible for all demand planning duties, including estimating future product demand, analysing inventory flow, and developing forecasting models. This position will report directly to the Head of Supply Chain, based in our Maidstone, VIC Head Office.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop effective forecast models based on industry trends and demand patterns.
• Support management with risk assessments and mitigation activities
• Propose and implement solutions to improve demand forecasting accuracy.
• Communicate forecast and inventory estimations to management effectively.
• Maintain inventory levels based on future customer demands.
• Identify opportunities to meet customer demands during constrained supply.
• Monitor and report on important changes in sales forecasting, budgets, and business strategies.
• Maintain demand planning process and systems to improve forecasting accuracy.
• Work with retailers, sales, and supply chain teams to manage and improve forecast accuracy.
• Update retailers and sales teams about product availability
• Conduct monthly forecast maintenance.
• Address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Work closely with retailer Demand Planners in a collaborative manner.

What are we looking for? 

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or other relevant fields.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Senior Demand planning/forecasting role within the wholesale/manufacturing consumer goods segment.
• Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures.
• Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge.
• Exposure to different ERP forecasting modules.
• The ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Suite skills such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Very good administrative, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible working hours due to the global nature of the business
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to contribute to a positive culture and have mutual respect within a dynamic team.

At Journe Brands, we believe that our employees are the key to our success, and we provide them with a range of incentives that go beyond just a competitive salary. We recognize that our employees' well-being and job satisfaction are essential to our continued growth and success, and we strive to create a positive and rewarding work environment for our team.

In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the following employment Incentives:

• 15% additional annual leave on top of the statutory requirement
• Employees are entitled to a day off on their birthday to celebrate their special day with their loved ones.
• Two wellness days off per year - employees are entitled to two wellness days off per year, which they can use for any purpose that promotes their physical, emotional, or mental well-being.
• Two religious’ holidays - we recognize and respect the diversity of our team and observe significant religious holidays with 2 days paid leave per year.
• Full access to our Employee Assistance Program to support your health and wellbeing throughout the year.

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture, and we are committed to continually increasing diversity of our workforce and we actively encourage all people to apply. If you are looking for a company that values its employees, offers a range of incentives, and is committed to ESG principles, then Journe Brands is the perfect fit for you. Join us in our mission to create an innovative and sustainable homewares that make a positive impact on the world. 

Apply now and join our mission!