Demand Planner - Oakleigh, Australia - ASSA ABLOY

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Career Opportunities: Demand Planner

Requisition ID Posted - ASSA ABLOY Australia Pty Ltd - AAAU Group - AUS: Victoria (Oakleigh - Huntingdale Rd) - Supply Chain - Posting Country (1) - Yes - Not applicable - No Travel Required

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• Join an iconic Australian Brand

• Forbes Top 100 innovative company

• Unlock an opportunity to work for ASSA ABLOY, we're more than just locks

About Us

ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety and convenience. With offices in over 70 countries, we are represented in all major regions within both mature and emerging markets. In Australia, ASSA ABLOY has a manufacturing site which takes design concepts through to finished products for both the local and export market. Our iconic brands, such as Lockwood, Abloy, Whitco and Yale, are driven by innovation and have been recognised with ASSA ABLOY's inclusion in Forbes' Top 100 most innovative companies list on four separate occasions.

About The Role

We currently have an opportunity for a Demand Planner to join our Procurement team based in our Oakleigh site. The Demand Planner will be responsible for forecasting customer demand, developing accurate demand plans and optimizing inventory levels to meet customer service objectives.

Key responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to:

• Developing and maintaining demand forecasts based on historical data and market trends

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather relevant information and insights for demand forecasting

• Analysing demand patterns and adjusting forecasts as needed to minimize stockouts and excess inventory

• Monitoring inventory levels and recommending actions to optimize inventory turnover

• Communicating forecast updates, inventory status and supply chain performance metrics to stakeholders

• Identifying opportunities for process improvements

• Keeping up to date on industry trends, market dynamics and customer preferences to inform demand planning decisions

• Supporting supply chain initiatives and projects as needed to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness

About you

As an integral part of the team within a wider business, you will be an effective team player that can manage multiple priorities and have proven experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

For you to be successful in this role, you will need:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and draw meaningful insights

• A detail-oriented approach with a focus on accuracy and precision in forecasting and inventory management

• Relevent qualifications in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related fields

• Experience within demand planning, inventory management and/or related fields

• Proficiency using demand planning software and hold advanced Excel skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Why work with us?

• Opportunity to work for a large successful global organisation

• Ongoing learning and development to meet your professional development needs

• True career opportunities in the wider business with many and varied career pathways

• Onsite café with subsidised coffee, onsite parking, close to public transport and a great team environment

• A supportive and accessible leadership team and a solid values platform that underpins who we are and how we operate

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.