Demand Planner
Job Description
As our Demand Planner at Youfoodz, you will be the heartbeat of our manufacturing operations, ensuring our products move from concept to customer without a hitch. You’ll bridge the gap between business demand and production reality, using data-driven insights to create achievable timelines that keep our customers happy and our processes efficient.
This role is based in Karawatha, Brisbane and reporting to National Planning and Supply Manager
You will…
- Develop and maintain high-quality demand forecasts across our Direct-to-Consumer, Retail, and Major Grocery channels.
- Translate long-range business plans into actionable manufacturing schedules that our teams can actually deliver.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Workforce Planning to align equipment and labor needs with upcoming demand.
- Analyze historical data and menu performance to project volumes for exciting new seasonal launches and range concepts.
- Partner with Procurement to manage supplier lead times and ensure raw materials are ready when we need them.
- Support our digital evolution by transitioning manual processes into automated tooling like our Forecast Distributor and OPE.
- Refine our modeling by tracking forecast accuracy against actuals to improve overall equipment effectiveness.
You have…
- 3+ years of experience in Demand Planning or Supply Chain Analysis, ideally within FMCG or food manufacturing.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets (you're a data wizard!).
- Experience with ERP systems (like MFG) and BI tools.
- The ability to turn complex data into clear, high-level information for stakeholders.
- A knack for "creative benchmarking" to handle long-range planning even when the details are still evolving.
You are…
- A strategic thinker who looks beyond the daily "to-do" list to understand the big picture.
- Resilient, professional, and possess a strong work ethic.
- An energetic problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, flexible environment.
- A natural collaborator who enjoys building relationships across different departments.
What you’ll get in return…
- The chance to have a significant impact in a leading global food technology company
- Flexible working arrangements
- Egoless environment, constant learning with room for personal growth
- Free access to Headspace
- HelloFresh Academies - internal learning & development
- A diverse and vibrant international environment, with offices in 18 countries
- Company discount - 70% off HelloFresh & 40% Youfoodz
- Onsite gym at the facility
Start Date: Immediately available - Can wait a notice period
Duration: Permanent full time role. You must have the right to work full-time in Australia
Location: Karawatha, Brisbane - Parking On site
Shift times:
- Monday: 12pm - 8pm
- Tuesday: 12pm - 8pm
- Wednesday: 8am - 3pm
- Thursday: 7am - 2:30pm
- Friday: 7am - 2:30pm
Salary: Competitive salary & employee benefits
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