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Demand & Supply Planner

Type of position: Full Time
Department: Despatch
Location: Design & Support Centre, Sydney, NSW, AU
Date Posted: 25 April 2024

 


Since 1977, King Living has pioneered quality Australian design, continually pushing the boundaries of what furniture can achieve. Designed to adapt to our changing lives and last for generations, our furniture marries the power of innovation with traditional handcrafted methods.
 
King Living has expanded from a homegrown business into a global brand. A family owned and run Australian company headquartered from our Support Office in Sydney, our Showrooms and manufacturing centres span Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, China and Thailand.

At King Living, we are dedicated to creating simplicity and balance in both our living spaces and our work environment. We take pride in our past accomplishments and are thrilled by the possibilities of the future.

The Opportunity
  
The Demand and Supply Planner is responsible for maintaining optimal inventory levels of raw materials and merchandise by analysing demands, lead time and other supply chain factors to ensure that the high service level (DIFOT) is maintained for factories and King Living customers at the optimal inventories and costs. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing purchasing categories, communicating with suppliers, and identifying opportunities for process and system optimisation.


Responsibilities

  • Calculate and update future demand forecast and safety stock for raw materials and merchandise.
  • Analyse current and future demand forecasts to reduce airfreight logistical costs.
  • Leverage data-driven insights to drive decision-making processes across the organisation.
  • Investigate and identify the reasons behind forecast inaccuracies and implement solutions.
  • Encourage open communication and constructive feedback among team members.
  • Organise and lead forecasting meetings, ensuring on objectives among stakeholders.
  • Develop strategies to efficiently manage inventory levels and optimise cash flow.
  • Maintain efficient management of inventory policies.
  • Refine the S&OP process to align sales forecasts with operational capabilities, enhancing organisational performance.
  • Establish strong communication links with factory teams to share forecasts and incorporate their feedback.


Qualifications/Experience

  • Demonstrated expertise in demand and supply planning, emphasising forecasting and inventory management to prevent stockouts.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communicator and collaborator across departments and with external stakeholders.
  • Tertiary qualification in supply chain management or related field.
  • Openness to diversity, innovation, and automation in processes.
  • Advanced Excel proficiency, with experience in SAP preferred.
  • Skilled in using Excel functions such as VLOOKUP and pivot tables.


  
King Living Benefits and Our Offer to You
  
  • Career development and ongoing training
  • Supportive and friendly team environment with a true family feel
  • Generous employee, family, and friends ‘product discounts
  • Discounted health insurance, retail brands and vouchers
  • Paid Parental leave.
  • Australian owned company with a growing global footprint
  • EAP to support your ongoing health and wellbeing
  
King Living is an equal opportunity employer, all applicants will be considered regardless of your race, sexuality, religion, colour, gender identity or parental status.
 
To be considered for this role you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident with full working rights to work and live in Australia.

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