Supply & Demand Planner

Role Overview

Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, this is a critical role responsible for ensuring optimal stock coverage across all channels to meet forecasted customer demand. Working closely with the Operations Coordinator and Business Analyst, this role will play a key part in all aspects of the supply chain, with exposure across the wider operations team. 

1 – 2 years experience preferred but not required. 

Key Accountabilities

Supply Planning:

• Champion the monthly IBP process internally to ensure compliance
• Liaise with channel leaders to develop accurate monthly forecasts
• Develop and maintain an accurate Supply Plan across a 12-month horizon
• Maintain satisfactory inventory holding in line with approved targets

Collaboration and Communication:

• Provide accurate and timely inventory information to other functions of the business
• Work closely with contract manufacturers to ensure alignment on production planning

Risk Management:

• Work closely with the Operations Coordinator to proactively identify potential risks to the near term (4 month) supply plan, such as production or logistics delays
• Effectively communicate risks to relevant teams and collaborate to develop and implement mitigation strategies where needed

Systems Management:

• Ensure accurate inventory is reflected across all systems at all times
• Maintain master data in inventory management system as well as partner systems
• Ensure inventory management system is single source of truth
• Apply a continuous improvement mindset to processes and systems to create efficiencies and optimise existing processes.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong team player with ability to prioritise and work to set timelines.
• Strong analytical problem solving skills with the ability to solve problems in a creative way.
• Advanced excel skills.
• Highly motivated self-starter, able to work independently.
• Positive can-do attitude. 

Committed to our 5 brand values

• True Blue Australian - Authentic, takes initiative, live up to your promise.
• Natural - Dedicated to your health and wellbeing; physically, mentally, and emotionally.
• Real Beauty - Radiant spirit, always demonstrates a positive, inspiring attitude.
• Quality - Devoted to excellence, consistently presents quality work at every step.
• Empowering - Willing, motivated, and capable to lead with courage and compassion.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field. 
• Experience working in production/supply planning capacity preferred, however not required.