This global FMCG organisation is home to some well-known products and brands. They are embarking on period of cultural change with a focus on investment in their people and leadership development. An opportunity has now arisen for a talented and focused Junior Demand Planner to join their business.
Reporting to the Demand Planning Manager, your key objective will be to provide support around analysis of sales and monitoring of rolling forecasts to ensure accuracy. Working closely with the production, sales and marketing team within the business you will play a key role in improving processes around data accuracy and then maintaining information to meet consumer product demand. Focusing on the S&OP planning process, you will drive the reporting process and communicate regularly with internal stakeholders to keep them informed. The ideal candidate will come from a manufacturing or consumer based business with relevant tertiary qualifications. With experience in Demand Planning, Production Planning or Sales Forecasting, you will be IT/systems savvy and have experience with ERP or Demand Planning Systems and ideally strong SAP knowledge. You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective internal and external relationships. With a broad base knowledge in Supply Chain and Operational functions, your proven ability to influence cross-functionally between all departments of an organisation will be critical to your success.
To apply for this role please forward your CV to [email protected] or alternatively please contact Virginia Bacon on(03) 9016 9860 or 0411 757 486 to discuss further.