Demand Planner

Job Details

Job Title: Demand Planner

Location: Melbourne, Australia

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

About the Role

We are seeking a driven, Regional Demand Planner to be the pivotal conduit to ensure the right products are available at the right time and right place to meet our customer needs across the ANZ business. Reporting to the Head of Planning and Purchasing APAC, this role will work closely with and in partnership with our business leaders and team members for operational success.

Key Responsibilities

Demand Planning & Forecasting:

• Develop and maintain an accurate demand forecast for the APAC region, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market trends.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and finance teams to gather input for demand planning processes.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and drive continuous improvement initiatives to minimize forecast errors.

Inventory Management:

• Monitor inventory performance, including stock levels, aging inventory, and slow-moving products.
• Implement strategies to minimize stock-outs and reduce excess or obsolete inventory.
• Drive continuous improvement in inventory turnover rates and working capital.

Supply Chain Coordination:

• Work closely with supply planning teams to ensure optimal inventory levels and stock availability.
• Identify and address potential supply chain bottlenecks or risks proactively.
• Support cross-functional S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) meetings to ensure supply and demand alignment.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Analyze historical sales trends, market conditions, and promotional impacts to enhance demand planning models.
• Provide regular demand planning reports and insights to senior leadership for decision-making.

Process Optimization:

• Continuously improve demand planning processes and tools to support business growth and efficiency.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives within demand planning to enhance automation and accuracy.

Skills

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or similar.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Regional or multi-country experience, especially in the APAC region, is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in demand planning software/tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with diverse teams across the region.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a high level of accuracy.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Power Query, & PowerBI.
• Familiarity with S&OP processes and principles.
• Fluency in English is mandatory. Proficiency in an additional APAC language is an advantage.

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a relevant field.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams.

About Caldic

At Caldic, we’re a global leader in distribution solutions, serving diverse markets across the world. Joining us means becoming part of an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and innovation-driven team.

We offer:

• Global opportunities with rapid career growth and development
• An inclusive, diverse, and dynamic work environment
• The chance to shape the future of specialty ingredient solutions across industries like food, pharma, personal care, and more

We operate in 43 countries around the world. Our innovative solutions are tailored to meet the needs of industries such as food, pharma, personal care, and industrial markets, ensuring sustainable success for all stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.caldic.com

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If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a global leader, apply now at Caldic!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Caldic celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, or any other characteristic.