Demand Planner, Family Care

Demand Planner, Family Care Job Description Become part of the team powering household names like Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Viva®, and WypAll®. At Arbex, everything you need is right here—innovation, growth, and the chance to leave a real mark. Settling for just any role isn't you, and it isn't us either. Being Unstoppable Together calls for a particular kind of person and teams who genuinely care about making a difference. Here, you'll channel your professional expertise, talent, and drive into building and managing a portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you'll help shape the future of tissue and hygiene for billions of people worldwide. About the Role Right now, we have an excellent opportunity for a Demand Planner to join our Supply Chain Team. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating the baseline and promotional planning forecast inputs from the National Sales, Account and Category Management teams to develop an SKU by state split over a 24-month horizon. You will be the first point of reference in relation to short-term demand changes and the allocation of stock in short supply and be the foundation for subsequent production, procurement and deployment plans whilst assisting in the short-term development of Supply Plans that support our commercial forecast. You will provide analysis and reporting of results and opportunities for process improvement, leading and participating in key forums within the S&OP cycle is also essential, as well as working with the Supply Planner in their function to meet key CFR and Inventory targets. About You We're looking for a commercially minded Demand Planner who is naturally curious, highly analytical and comfortable operating in an environment where priorities can change quickly. You enjoy taking ownership, challenging assumptions and using data to drive better decisions. You'll be someone who can hit the ground running, build credibility with stakeholders across the business and confidently balance customer service, inventory, supply and commercial outcomes. With a strong continuous improvement mindset, you'll actively seek opportunities to simplify processes, improve forecasting capability and deliver practical solutions that support business performance. You'll be comfortable working in an evolving environment where not every process or system is perfect, using your initiative and commercial judgement to drive better outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement. In one of our Supply Chain roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the centre. Job responsibilities include: Own forecast performance for assigned categories through the analysis of forecast accuracy, bias, forecast exceptions and key demand drivers. Partner with Sales, Marketing and Finance teams to develop robust demand plans, drive consensus forecasting and evaluate promotional performance through pre- and post-event analysis. Deliver accurate demand forecasts as a key input into the Integrated Business Planning and S&OP process, supported by documented assumptions, analysis and market intelligence. Partner closely with Production, Deployment and Supply Planning teams to manage changes to plan, improve inventory health and support customer service objectives. Maintain visibility of risks and opportunities throughout the planning horizon, communicating impacts and developing mitigation plans that balance customer service, inventory, supply constraints and cost outcomes. Lead Forecast Review Meetings (FRM) and Demand Review Meetings, ensuring forecast assumptions, risks, opportunities and market intelligence are captured, communicated and escalated where required. Perform root cause analysis on forecast variances and collaborate with Commercial, Finance and Supply Chain stakeholders to drive corrective actions and lifecycle planning activities. Develop and maintain reporting that provides visibility to forecast performance, inventory risks, service outcomes and planning assumptions, ensuring data integrity across planning systems. Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning capabilities, improve data governance, reduce manual reporting and drive more effective business decision-making. Skills & Experience Required Required 3-5+ years' experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting or Supply Chain Planning. Proven experience owning demand forecasts and improving forecast accuracy through analysis and continuous improvement. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends and provide actionable business recommendations. Experience working within S&OP, Forecast Review or Integrated Business Planning processes. Advanced Excel skills and experience using planning, forecasting or ERP systems. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence outcomes across Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain teams. Commercial acumen with the ability to balance customer service, inventory, supply constraints and business performance. Ability to work autonomously, demonstrate ownership and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Naturally curious, resilient and continuously looking for opportunities to improve processes and ways of working. Preferred Experience with SAP, SAP APO, SAP S/4HANA, Prevail or similar planning systems. Experience building or enhancing statistical forecasting models. Experience with Power BI, Nielsen, Circana/IRI or other market and customer data sources. Experience within FMCG, manufacturing or consumer goods environments. Experience supporting planning transformation, system implementations or process improvement initiatives. Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Business, Commerce or a related discipline. Total Benefits We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then ARBEX is the place for you. Flex That Works at ARBEX - We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose. That’s why we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in-person collaboration — helping you connect, grow, and innovate while maintaining the balance you value. To Be Considered Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role. In the meantime, please check out the careers website. And finally, the fine print…. For ARBEX to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that shape the future of tissue and hygiene, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to ARBEX, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position. Employment is subject to verification of local policies. This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. ARBEX will not provide relocation support for this role. Primary Location North Sydney Office Additional Locations Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time