The business

Our client is the top supplier in electrical engineering projects across ANZ with deep customer and supplier relationships built over many years. They're actively evolving their supply chain - modernising systems, challenging processes, and creating space for people to contribute ideas that actually get implemented.

The leadership

The supply chain leadership within this business are genuinely agile and open-minded. They've built a strong culture based on collaboration and a real commitment to striving for excellence. They're actively looking for people who value a positive, team-oriented culture and want to be part of something meaningful.

We've known the leadership team personally for four years, and they're among the best supply chain leadership teams we've come across. They create an environment where people want to do their best work.

The role

This is a Demand Planner role within their central supply chain team. You'll work alongside their Demand Planning Lead, a Supply Planner, an Operations Planner, and another Demand Planner.

You'll manage a portfolio of SKUs across Australia and New Zealand - a complex portfolio with substitution patterns, out of stock scenarios, and variable demand spikes. The business is moving away from Excel-dependent forecasting and exploring modern demand planning platforms as part of a broader transformation agenda.

What you will be doing

• Develop accurate demand forecasts using historical data, market trends, and customer demand patterns
• Collaborate with Sales, Products, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Finance to incorporate market intelligence
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to meet service targets while managing costs effectively
• Monitor and analyse demand variability and trends across the full product lifecycle
• Support Sales and Operations Planning through data driven insights
• Drive continuous improvement in forecasting processes and move toward modern planning tools
• Communicate demand plans and changes clearly and on time to key stakeholders

What our client is looking for

Essential:

• 7+ years in demand planning with a strong understanding of forecasting and inventory management
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholder alignment
• Genuine interest in contributing to the ongoing transformation of the demand planning function

Desirable:

• Proficiency in Dynamics 365 or similar ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
• Understanding of IBP
• Experience with statistical forecasting methods
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Personal attributes:

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving processes
• Willing to challenge assumptions and validate system outputs
• Collaborative approach across multiple functions
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to translate data into insights
• Motivated by building and improving processes, not maintaining status quo

What's on offer

• Highly competitive salary 
• 2 days working from home (flexibility with start and finish times in the office) think about being able to school drop off) 
• Central office location 
• Opportunities to contribute to the business transformation and growth agenda