Demand Planner

Position Summary Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. As the Demand Planner, you will be the primary point of contact embedded within the Business Unit, responsible for managing and improving the quality and reliability of the Consensus Demand Plan. You’ll drive forecast accuracy, reduce bias, and align internal and external inputs to deliver a robust, insight-rich view of customer demand.. A day in the life Reporting to the ANZ Category D&SP Manager, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Improve Demand Planning Accuracy (DPA) and reduce bias levels using statistical models and business insights.
• Analyze demand drivers such as customer behavior, competitor activity, and market trends, while collaborating to enhance forecast inputs.
• Contribute to Market Business Strategy (MBS), Integrated Commercial Planning (ICP), and ensure alignment with Annual Volume Commitment (AVC).
• Present forecast gaps and risks to senior management, ensuring plans are realistic and well-communicated.
• Utilize planning systems (e.g., SAP and OMPartners) for effective management and drive process improvements for efficiency.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to optimize product launches and influence commercial decisions.
• Support Nestlé’s Idea-to-Launch (I2L) process to accelerate innovation execution.

What Will Make You Successful

• 2+ years in demand planning or related commercial functions (Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain)
• Experience in LEAN environments and continuous improvement practices
• Strong understanding of forecasting methodologies, supply chain processes, and business planning frameworks
• Proficiency in SAP, OMPartners or similar planning systems
• Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
• Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.

_Applicants must have full Australian working rights_Benefits You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader. In addition, we offer:

• Varied career experiences and personalised development support
• Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts
• Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and program
• Paid parental and partner leave
• Purchase Leave Scheme
• Volunteering leave, Sports leave, Emergency Services leave
• Discounted Nestlé products

Our Story Nestlé enjoys a reputation as one of the world’s largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health and wellness. Our inclusive and high-performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our 5000-strong Oceania workforce. At Nestlé, you will work in a supportive environment where your ideas and points of view will be championed by a collaborative team. Together, we will drive the strength of our brands, the quality of our products, and the future of our business. In return you will have the chance to work with an outstanding team, and build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader. Nestlé Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do. Take a look at https://www.nestle.co.nz/jobs to see some of the ways we live and practice this every day in our workplace. Apply today!