Demand Planning Leader

Demand Planning Leader

Ready to step into a role where your leadership, analytical strength and strategic thinking genuinely shape business outcomes?

Detmold Group is a global leader in sustainable paper and board packaging, partnering with major food and retail brands across the world. We’re investing in the next evolution of our supply chain capability — and we’re looking for a high‑calibre Demand Planning Leader who brings energy, influence and a passion for building best practice.

This is your opportunity to lead a talented team, lift forecasting maturity, and help drive a world‑class S&OP process for a global, multi-site manufacturing environment.

This role suits a driven, analytical planning professional who brings energy, leadership, and a passion for continuous improvement.

The Opportunity

As our Demand Planning Leader, you will:

• Lead, coach and develop a high‑performing planning team.
• Drive forecasting excellence and best‑practice processes.
• Play a key role in S&OP, providing insight that shapes production, inventory and commercial decisions.
• Strengthen demand and inventory master data accuracy.
• Partner with Sales, Operations and Customer Service to understand demand drivers and resolve variances.
• Leverage analytics and metrics to drive continuous improvement.

About You

You’re a confident, forward-thinking planning professional with experience leading demand planning or forecasting functions within manufacturing or another sophisticated environment.

You bring:

• 5-7+ years in Demand Planning, Forecasting or S&OP within complex or manufacturing environments.
• Proven team leadership and development experience.
• Strong analytical capability and forecasting tool exposure (AI/advanced modelling a bonus).
• Advanced Excel and familiarity with supply chain systems.
• Commercial acumen, communication strength and collaborative influence.
• Energy, professionalism and a growth mindset.

Why Join Us?

• Lead forecasting strategy for a global manufacturer.
• Build and develop a capable, engaged planning team.
• Join a business committed to innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply online today.

Confidential questions: Jennifer Pryor, Talent Acquisition Partner – careers@detmoldgroup.com

Applicants must have Australian work rights.

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