Demand Planning & Replenishment Lead, APAC

About the Role

At Jack Link's, we foster a dynamic culture that embraces innovation, challenges conventions, and values persistence to achieve results. Originating from a family recipe, the company has expanded into a thriving global FMCG entity with strong momentum in the APAC region. We're inviting a proactive and meticulous Demand Planning & Replenishment Lead to join our Macquarie Park, NSW-based Supply Chain team where accountability, excellence in planning, and continuous improvement are core principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain precise demand forecasts for Jack Link's and partner 3PL sites, working closely with Sales.
• Collaborate with Sales teams to comprehend forecast assumptions, promotions, customer behaviors, and risks in pipeline.
• Analyze demand history and market data to enhance forecast accuracy, minimizing bias.
• Manage demand signals within ERP or planning systems to ensure supply plans align correctly.
• Facilitate Demand S&OP meetings, ensuring alignment across Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations.
• Prepare and communicate demand performance reports, highlighting risks and action strategies.
• Coordinate monthly S&OP cycle inputs ensuring data accuracy and timely submission.
• Document meeting outcomes, monitor action items, and promote stakeholder accountability.
• Create and maintain comprehensive demand KPIs including forecast accuracy measures, service levels, inventory coverage, excess and at-risk stock.
• Provide actionable insights to improve demand planning quality and inventory management.
• Communicate supply risks, forecast changes, and mitigation plans effectively to stakeholders.
• Identify causes behind forecast variances and propose corrective actions.
• Oversee inventory forecasts and replenishment across Jack Link's factories and 3PL warehouses in Australia and New Zealand.
• Monitor stock balances to optimize service performance versus inventory investment.
• Manage intercompany purchase and sales orders to meet market supply needs.
• Optimize intercompany container shipments for efficient production volume.
• Validate export shipments and ensure correct documentation.
• Coordinate domestic stock transfers and support reconciliation between ERP and 3PL systems.

Qualifications and Skills

• Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2 to 5+ years experience in production planning or scheduling within manufacturing or FMCG sectors.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, Business Central preferred, and familiarity with MRP systems like SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, Pronto, or equivalents.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data reporting tools.
• Strong analytical thinking, excellent planning ability, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Capability to handle competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Clear and confident communicator with both shop floor and office-based teams.
• Organized, disciplined, and able to adjust plans swiftly under pressure.

Personal Attributes

• Detail-focused with a structured and disciplined approach to planning.
• Effective collaborator working well across supply chain and manufacturing teams.
• Maintains composure and adaptability under changing priorities and pressure.
• Works independently while positively contributing to team objectives.
• Devoted to continual improvement and operational excellence.

Additional Information

• Join a globally recognized brand with significant expansion plans in APAC.
• Make a tangible impact by ensuring continuity of supply and boosting manufacturing performance.
• Participate in a culture emphasizing collaboration, accountability, and results.
• Candidates must have authorization to work in Australia.
• Pre-employment checks might be required.
• All applications will be handled confidentially, adhering to Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines.