Introducing Suntory Oceania
Craft your future with Suntory Oceania, a new $3b multi-beverage partnership between Suntory Global Spirits and Suntory Beverage & Food. Underpinned by quality, craftsmanship, and a strong sense of purpose, our exciting new partnership will be powered by two manufacturing sites, five distribution centres, and more than 1500 Suntorians across Australia and New Zealand.
Our market-leading portfolio will have over 40 brands, including Jim Beam and Maker's Mark Bourbon, Hibiki Japanese Whisky, Canadian Club Whisky, -196, V Energy, Maximus, and Suntory BOSS Coffee. As One Suntory, we will be positioned as the fourth largest beverage player in the region, ready to ignite the category, creating more beverage moments from sunrise to sunset. Together, we will bring the best of Suntory to Oceania.
The opportunity
The Demand Planner role offers an exciting opportunity to work with the Sales and Marketing teams to generate demand forecasts for our Licensed business.
This role is responsible for analysing demand, preparing forecasts, and utilising statistical forecasts in conjunction with promotional and product life cycle activity to provide robust demand volumes (cases) to operations and finance whilst ensuring clear communication and strong relationships with key demand forecast stakeholders are developed and maintained.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Develop a robust demand forecast in collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Category, and RGM, using SAP IBP statistical forecasting tool, scan data, and TPM feed, for at least a rolling 18-24 month horizon. Provide insights and build reports to support Sales and Marketing in reviewing the demand forecast. Chair Channel Review Meetings. Collaborate with Supply and Sales to maximise DIF and minimise SLOBS. Work with Sales and Category to develop and load NPD forecast assumptions. What's in your toolkit?
Demand Planning experience within an FMCG environment. Exposure to SAP IBP desirable, but not essential. Relationship building skills. Strong attention to detail. Unleash your Spirit
As Suntorians we believe in Dreaming Big and Growing for Good. We take pride in our sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, striving to grow responsibly and inclusively. If you are ready to unleash your spirit with Suntory Oceania, then please apply today.
We want our interview process to be as inclusive as possible. If you require any adjustments as part of the process, do not hesitate to let us know.
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