Demand and Replenishment Associate

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights. Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today! Your Role: Demand and Replenishment Associate – ANZ As a Demand and Replenishment Associate, you will support demand forecasting, inventory planning, and replenishment activities to help ensure products are available when needed. In this role, you’ll partner with Global Supply Hubs to maintain appropriate inventory levels while monitoring supply risks and opportunities to support ANZ commercial and finance teams.

Your Responsibilities:

• Drive the forecasting process in support of the ANZ Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and Financial Reporting processes.
• Utilize SAP IBP forecasting and reporting tools to update projections and analyze performance metrics like forecast accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with Global Supply Hubs to manage requirements planning and ensure safety stocks are maintained to minimize out-of-stock risks.
• Manage inventory reporting to identify slow-moving, obsolete, or short-dated stock and facilitate monthly mitigation processes.
• Liaise with Logistics Service Providers to resolve supply issues and provide guidance on customs clearance for imports into Australia and New Zealand.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Tertiary qualification in business, operations, logistics, or a similar field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in logistics or demand planning.
• Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (preferably SAP/IBP), Power BI, and Microsoft Excel.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Strong understanding of logistics and supply planning principles and methodologies.
• Experience leveraging AI technologies and predictive analytics to enhance supply chain workflows.
• Proven project management experience with the ability to deliver projects on time.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and engage at all levels of the organization.
• Positive, solutions-oriented approach with a focus on continuous improvement and proactive change.

Additional Information: Location: Sydney, Australia - Hybrid Work Environment

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

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