Demand Planner

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a commercially minded and analytical Demand Planner to develop, maintain and continuously improve demand and sales forecasts across our Distribution Centres and Quick Service Restaurant customers. This role plays a critical part in translating product demand signals into accurate supply plans that support service, inventory, waste and working capital outcomes

Working cross-functionally, you will contribute to Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP)processes by providing clear demand insights, identifying risks and opportunities, and supporting consensus-based forecasting across the business

Day to day you will:

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts across products and customer networks

• Analyse demand trends, seasonal impacts, promotions and market activity to improve forecast accuracy

• Contribute to S&OP and IBP processes through demand insights, scenario planning and reporting

• Partner with Supply, Inventory and Restaurant Planning teams to balance service, inventory and supply outcomes

• Identify forecast risks, variances and improvement opportunities through data-driven analysis

• Support new product launches, business projects and network growth initiatives

• Contribute as a key member of the Supply Chain Solutions leadership team

About You:

• Ability to analyse complex data, identify demand trends, and develop accurate forecasts that support business objectives
• Use data and insights to identify trends, solve problems, and improve forecast accuracy
• Proven experience in supply chain planning roles (demand, inventory, or supply), ideally within FMCG, food or logistics
• Strong understanding of inventory management, replenishment and planning processes
• Ability to operate at both a strategic and operational level in a fast-paced environment
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across cross-functional teams
• Advanced analytical capability with strong Excel and systems experience (SAP, JDE or similar)
• Experience contributing to IBP/S&OP processes (highly regarded)
• Proven ability to identify improvement opportunities and drive change across processes and teams

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

At Martin Brower, we take pride in supporting our people with strong development pathways and an inclusive, values‑driven culture.

 You will enjoy:

• Competitive salary with benefits
• Reward programs and an exclusive employee discount portal
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Quarterly and annual recognition awards
• Free onsite parking
• Paid parental leave
• Volunteer leave
• Ongoing Training and career development opportunities
• Being part of a global organisation committed to sustainability and innovation

About Martin Brower:

At Martin Brower we are proud to be a leading global Supply Chain Solutions provider for large scale restaurant chains. From our global supply network and distribution centres and into our customer’s hands, Martin Brower takes supply chain management personally. Martin Brower does more than procure and move product, we create and deliver smart insights by collaborating and innovating every link in the supply chain. Within ANZ, Martin Brower has a network of distribution centres across all major capital cities, and we are well known for setting new standards for on-time delivery, dependability, efficiency, safety and sustainability.

We are driven by our shared C.A.R.E.S values. These are woven into the fabric of our culture and guide everything we do and ensure an unparalleled experience and environment for our people.

We value the unique contributions of each and every member of our diverse Martin Brower family. Keeping in mind our core values and customer orientation we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, or disability status.

This is an opportunity to be part of an outstanding work environment, in a global company who invests in their people, training and development with a focus on diversity and internal promotion.

If you want to be a part of this world-class team, Apply Now!

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