This is an exciting opportunity to join a market leading pharmaceutical company who has continued to grow year on year.20th January, 2025Demand PlannerDBG Health is a leading independent health, wellness, and beauty company headquartered in Melbourne. With a team of over 800 dedicated professionals, we are committed to delivering affordable and innovative solutions that enhance the well-being of our customers. Arrotex Pharmaceuticals is the largest and most diverse pharmaceutical company in Australia. Our vision is to be the most trusted provider of affordable and quality healthcare products and services to deliver a better quality of life for Australians. Our values of Pioneering, Accountability, Collaboration, and Tenacity are the PACT our team members make to be our best every day and work together to deliver this vision and create a great place to work.About the RoleThis is a critical role to assist in facilitating the Demand Process across Arrotex. Primarily operational in nature to ensure robust 36 month''s forecast are in place. To assist in maintaining forecasts, improving forecast accuracy, avoiding Out of Stocks, and minimising overstocks. With a strategic slant, this role requires that the future Arrotex Demand needs are anticipated, and continuous improvements are predicted, clearly understood, communicated, and solutions are proactively developed in advance.Key ResponsibilitiesGenerate the Demand sheets monthly. The forecast utilises information from a wide range of sources including current forecast, historic data, and secondary sales performance.Review forecasts to ensure alignment with projected trends based on internal and external market insights and ensure relevant seasonal shape has been applied.Collaborate across business units to ensure relevant incremental forecast assumptions are reviewed, approved, and updated.Convert parent level forecast to item level.Update forecasts in ERP.Assist in creating unconstrained and constrained forecasts for finance monthly.Support the conducting of the Pre-Demand meeting to discuss the forecast, address any issues or concerns, make preliminary adjustments, and document agreed assumptions.Collate all information obtained from the Pre-Demand meetings to form a combined forecast.Identify major forecast changes; highlight and escalate to Demand Manager.Key Requirements3+ years experience in a Demand Planning role, ideally within manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, or FMCG company.Knowledge of Demand Planning best practices and the ability to implement that vision within an entrepreneurial environment.Fluent Demand planning knowledge of systems and processes from supplier to consumer.Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines in a changing environment.Business planning skills, including broad understanding of financial implications and trend recognition.Ability to manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.Ability to analyze, interpret, and present data or business cases to provide solutions, optimized systems, and processes.Benefits & Perks:Competitive salary package.Exclusive discounts on our consumer health, wellness, and beauty products.Free membership to 28 by Sam Wood - an online program designed to help Aussies get fit at home.12 weeks paid parental leave.A values-driven business fostering a supportive and friendly team culture.Ability to work autonomously, empowering you to drive your own success.Opportunity to grow your career across all divisions within DBG Health.DBG Health is committed to fostering a workplace culture that is safe and accessible for all. We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applications regardless of cultural background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or neurodiversity. We strive to build a collaborative, inclusive workplace that is representative of the communities we work and live in.Apply For Job #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Demand Planner