Demand Planning Analyst - Greystanes

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Demand Planning Analyst to manage daily demand planning and support analytical requests using your technical reporting and data analysis skills.   

This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate forecasts, supporting business decisions, maintaining master data and driving operational excellence. 

Enjoy ongoing learning and development opportunities, along with the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that supports work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute demand planning and forecasting for a portfolio of platinum customers. 
• Leverage strong analytical skills to develop and maintain automated forecasting and inventory optimisation models. 
• Collaborate closely with the sales team to manage inputs and review new parts, market intelligence, contracts, and promotions from both regional and product perspectives. 
• Report on forecasting performance for NPI’s, contracts, promotions, and sales insights. 
• Support the development of reports and input packs for S&OP meetings. 
• Facilitate and conduct S&OP meetings. 
• Develop models to improve forecast accuracy and service levels, reducing stock-outs. 
• Monitor market fluctuations and anticipate demand trends with a focus on product categories. 
• Provide training, coaching, and education to team members and stakeholders on the utilisation of Python. 

Skills & Experience:

• Self-starter with strong initiative and ability to see tasks through to completion. 
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder influencing skills. 
• Strong interest or prior experience in demand planning. 
• Advanced analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail. 
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, DAX, and Power BI and Python. 
• Competent in PowerPoint for presentations. 
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines effectively. 
• Outstanding communication skills. 

Benefits: 

• Permanent full time, incentives & Wesfarmers share plans
• Team Member Discount Card to use at Kmart, Bunnings, Officeworks & Target plus FREE One Pass subscription 
• Flexibility of hybrid working arrangement
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Be part of a supportive, high-performing team 
• Refer a Friend Program — earn up to $2,000 per referral
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave
• Team events and celebrations to recognise our amazing team members
• Further Wesfarmers discounts from over 400 retail corporate partners
• Generous paid parental leave policy and more!

NEXT STEPS

If you meet most of the criteria listed above and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please send your application today. We will be contacting suitable candidates as we receive them.

As part of our recruitment process and commitment to safety, you may be required to undertake background checks (which may include a police check, a pre-employment medical assessment; and/or drug & alcohol testing) as part of your application process.

Blackwoods also promotes diversity and inclusion across our workplaces and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the LGBTQI+ community and people with disabilities.

OUR STORY

Blackwoods is Australia’s leading supplier of industrial and safety supplies. For over 140 years, we have supported businesses big and small with our range of over 300,000 products from the world’s best brands. From the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the railway and your local mechanic, we supply what our customers need when they need it, along with unparalleled expertise and service from our passionate team.

With a national footprint of over 50 branches and 6 Distribution Centres, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Being a part of the Wesfarmers group, also means that we have endless opportunities to make a difference, so join us, and let’s help more people build a better Australia.