Demand Planner
Core
Lead demand forecasting and inventory optimization for the Home Solutions portfolio across Australia and New Zealand.
Role type
Senior Demand Planner
Builds
Statistical forecasts, supply readiness plans, and inventory strategies for the ANZ region.
Domain
Energy management and automation (Home Solutions)
Required skills
Demand forecasting, statistical modeling, SAP, Kinaxis, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SIOP, IBP, new product launch coordination, KPI analysis, stakeholder management, commercial acumen, problem-solving.
Preferred skills
Experience in complex business environments, exposure to AI-driven planning capabilities.
Technologies
SAP, Kinaxis, Power BI, Tableau, Excel
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end demand forecasting for an ANZ product portfolio; Develop and maintain statistical forecasts using planning tools, market intelligence and business insights; Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain teams to drive collaborative forecasting reviews; Support SIOP and IBP processes through accurate demand planning and forecasting; Coordinate new product launches, promotions and product life cycle changes; Analyse forecast accuracy, bias and KPI performance, identifying opportunities for improvement; Provide demand signals to Supply Planning teams to support inventory and service levels; Leverage analytics, digital planning tools and AI-driven capabilities to enhance forecasting performance; Deliver actionable insights and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC
