Demand/Supply Planner
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Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.
We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Demand & Supply Planner is responsible for developing a reliable, consensus demand plan and orchestrating feasible supply and production plans to ensure products are available at the right time, in the right quantities, for all Australian customers. This role integrates demand forecasting, master scheduling, capacity planning, and material requirements planning within the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) framework.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead the creation of the statistical forecast using historical data and system tools
- Consolidate commercial intelligence from Sales, Marketing, and GTM teams to refine short‑, mid‑, and long‑term forecasts.
- Lead monthly Demand Review cycles, including variance commentary, risk and opportunity identification, and forecast updates
- Continuously monitor forecast accuracy and identify improvement actions.
- Convert the consensus demand plan into supply plans across weekly, monthly, and longer horizons
- Conduct capacity checks versus demand to flag constraints
- Lead monthly Supply Review cycles, including variance commentary, risk and opportunity identification, and forecast updates
- Trading Products place reconditions for stock replenishment contracts and place orders to meet customer needs
- Manage inventory strategy
- Manage internal and external stakeholders whilst balancing service levels, working capital targets, and storage constraints.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in similar roles.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to reconcile data from multiple planning systems and reports.
- Proficiency with SAP,IBP, Excel, and planning dashboards.
- Ability to communicate clearly under constrained or variable supply conditions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in food manufacturing supply chains.
In return to your experience, we offer:
- A competitive remuneration package including performance incentive plan
- Autonomy and scope for career development
- Flexibility working arrangements
- The opportunity to work with some of the most talented people in the industry and inspiring leaders
- A supportive working culture and an inclusive team environment
If you are ready to take on a rare, career defining opportunity, are self-motivated and team spirited, then we would love to hear from you.
Cargill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications are treated with complete confidentiality.
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