Demand Planner

 

An excellent opportunity exists in our clients Supply Chain Division in there Adelaide Office for a Demand Planner.

 

Major duties include:

 

·          To ensure activities relating to the Monthly Demand Planning and S&OP cycle are completed in a timely manner.

·          To drive ongoing improvement in the forecasting and demand planning process such that improvements in forecast accuracy can be demonstrated.

·          Maintain the planning system configuration and master data related to demand planning and provide oversight to Supply Chain Planning Analysts in execution of maintenance.

·          To manage the forecasting system to ensure high levels of data integrity produce accurate demand planning outcomes.

·          Collaborate closely with key business stakeholders to ensure Demand Plans are representative of client business plans and market conditions.

·          Build effective working relationships with key client stakeholders including; Supply Chain, Marketing and sales managers working either in person or remotely

 

The position requires:

 

·          Demonstrated academic achievement in tertiary qualifications including Engineering, Business, Economics, Law or Science

·          3-5 years experience in a Demand Planning function including S&OP

·          Strong Analytical Skills

·          Confident and able to prioritise own work, often within tight deadlines

·          Preferred experience in Manugistics Demand and/or Fulfilment. Although experience in any leading Demand Planning tool such as Maugistics, APO,i2 or Mercia Lincs will be highly regarded

·          Ideally experience in a large corporate environment

·          Proficient in the use of MS Excel and, ideally MS Access