Title:  Demand Planner

As Demand Planner your key responsibility is to deliver a demand forecast for your assigned categories. You play a key role as the integration between supply chain, sales and other commercial functions, effectively partnering with these groups to ensure accuracy, alignment and delivering improvements to our process where required.

This role will be based in Sydney however look after the Demand Planning for New Zealand, meaning that the hours for this role are 8.00am – 4.00pm AEST. 
 

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Forecast preparation and input base consumption forecast by product & customer group
• Create shipment forecasts by product, by account and week for an 18-24 month horizon
• Prepare and input ship adjustments to manage customer inventory changes, pipeline of new products & any other changes required
• Lead forecast alignment meetings by customer group to align Account Manager and Planners with the consumption and shipment forecasts (cases/kg/NSV/GSV)
• Prepare and communicate risks and opportunities as required
• Prepare and issue reports to ensure forecast accuracy, as well as to support the sales and supply chain functions

We’re Looking for Someone With

With a track record of success in demand forecasting or a related role in supply chain or sales gained from FMCG you will thrive in a fast-paced environment.  Previous experience using SAP for planning, other planning systems would also be highly regarded.  We’re looking for someone with a high attention to detail, someone who can build partnerships across the business to influence and negotiate to drive good planning and business outcomes.  You will have a proven ability to generate actionable insights from data and highlight risk and opportunity areas for the business to pursue.  

What’s Next

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.

If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. Visit our benefits page & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information.

Get to Know Us

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close by the end of 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing. 

You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com , and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.