Demand Planner

SENIOR APPOINTMENTS       DEMAND PLANNING

Australia - This key role is responsible for planning and managing all commercial activity drivers across a large SKU range within the business on a monthly, quarterly, annual and long-term basis

Role description:

This key role is responsible for planning and managing all commercial activity drivers across a large SKU range within the business on a monthly, quarterly, annual and long-term basis

Position Duties

• Working with Sales, Trade Marketing and Marketing to develop and agree a short-term Demand Plan (0 -12 weeks) and long range projections (12 months rolling)
• Develop an account and brand based commercial activities model
• Monitor Planning Accuracy and co-ordinate the update of key planning measures
• Analysis and Communication of Supply Issues
• Establish strong working relationships with key stakeholders in the Sales and Marketing management, Supply Chain and Finance Business Partners

Company description:

The successful individual will have excellent planning skills developed in a fast paced environment with the ability to act as the intermediary between the commercial and supply chain teams.  You will be looking to develop a robust and flexible planning function, through the effective use of SAP, to deliver planning visibility for the business to develop strategies to market.

Requirements:

• Advanced Excel, Intermediate PowerPoint
• Exposure to SAP R⁄3, Data warehouse tools and SAP APO (preferred)
• Exposure to Aztec ⁄ AC Nielson
• Superior analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Excellent project & time management skills
• Excellent communication skills are essential
• A strong working knowledge of computer spreadsheets & statistical applications

Salary range: A$80k + Super
Country: Australia
Date Posted: Friday August 21, 09
Closing Date: Wednesday, September 30, 09

To Apply:

Attention to: Lee Mullin
Phone:  +61 (0)2 8216 0998
Email: lee@jigsawsearch.com

Website: www.jigsawsearch.com