The Company:

Our client is a well-established name in the Australian beauty industry; it has a long history of marketing & distributing some of the world’s best-known brands in cosmetics, fragrances, skincare, & health. Located in South West Sydney.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary package: $80-90k per annum base (depending on experience), plus super
• Benefits: on-site with some flexibility re working hours, generous product discounts & more
• Culture: agile, down-to-earth, entrepreneurial, wins are celebrated & rewarded as a team
• Company: growing, innovative organisation on solid financial footing

About the Role:

As an experienced Demand & Supply Planner, you’ll be responsible for creating & analysing demand forecasts, optimising inventory levels, and ensuring a balanced supply that meets business needs. In addition to excellent planning & stock management skills, you’ll need to be highly adept in communication & stakeholder management, as this role requires collaboration with your internal cross-functional colleagues (Sales, Marketing, Finance, Logistics etc.) & external suppliers/freight forwarders to maintain efficiency, & minimise stockouts or overstock situations.

Reporting into the Supply Chain Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Demand Planning: Develop & maintain accurate demand forecasts based on historical data, market trends, business projections & promotional requirements
• Supply Planning: Ensure adequate stock levels by coordinating with sales, marketing, production, & suppliers to meet demand
• Inventory Management: Monitor and manage inventory turnover, minimise excess stock, & reduce overstock
• Collaboration: Work closely with sales, marketing, finance, &logistics teams to align demand forecasts with supply capabilities
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Utilise forecasting tools & ERP systems to generate reports on demand trends, stock levels, & supply chain performance
• Supplier Coordination: Communicate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery & optimise lead times
• Chasing Suppliers & Freight Forwarders: Proactively follow up with suppliers & freight forwarders to track shipments, resolve delays, & ensure on-time delivery.
• Process Improvement: Identify & implement strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency & reduce costs
• Risk Management: Identify potential supply chain risks & develop contingency plans

What You Bring:

• You are already based in Sydney with full Australia working rights
• 5-10 years of experience in demand and supply planning, in FMCG or manufacturing
• Tertiary qualifications in either Supply Chain Analytics or Analytics Engineering
• Proficiency in ERP systems – experience in enterprise level ERP essential, demand forecasting tools, Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills with attention to detail & accuracy
• Excellent communication & collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment & manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of supply chain best practices, forecasting techniques
• Strategic thinking & planning
• Strong analytical &numerical skills
• Ability to innovate as well as be solutions-oriented
• High level of flexibility & a positive approach to the changing demands of a rapidly growing organisation
• Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Deep understanding of average costing & all the inventory movements that average costing changes affect
• A knowledge & understanding of the use of seasonal indices in forecasting

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