Assistant Demand Planner

Posted 18 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in The Vale, New South Wales, AUS
Remote
Junior
Food • Manufacturing
The Role
Supports demand forecasting, product launches, promotional planning, and product lifecycle management. Analyzes sales and forecast data, monitors performance, identifies trends, maintains forecasting systems, prepares reports, and partners with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to resolve planning issues and improve forecast accuracy.
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Who are we?

Sanitarium is a progressive and dynamic business that is Australian owned and produces Australia’s leading breakfast products – Up & Go, So Good, Alternative Dairy Co range and Australia’s favourite breakfast Weet-Bix. 

 

About the Role

Join Sanitarium's high-performing Demand Planning team and play a key role in ensuring some of Australasia's most loved brands are available when and where consumers need them.

Working closely with the Senior Demand Planner, you'll support forecasting accuracy, product launches, promotional planning and supply chain decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who loves data, thrives on problem-solving, and wants to build a career in Demand Planning within a leading FMCG business.

 

What You'll Be Doing

  • Support demand forecasting across a diverse product portfolio.
  • Assist with new product launches, promotional planning and product lifecycle management.
  • Monitor forecast performance, identify trends and recommend improvements.
  • Analyse sales, forecast and customer data to drive better planning outcomes.
  • Partner with Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain stakeholders to manage forecast changes and resolve issues.
  • Prepare reports, maintain forecasting systems and ensure data accuracy.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and planning projects.

 

What You'll Bring

Essential

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Confidence working with data and numbers.
  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • 1-2 years' experience in data analysis, planning, forecasting or a similar analytical role.

Desirable

  • Experience with Power BI, Power Query, Power Pivot or DAX.
  • Exposure to FMCG, Supply Chain, Logistics or Sales environments.
  • Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain, Logistics, Mathematics or a related discipline.

Why Sanitarium?

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your capability in Demand Planning while working for one of Australasia's most trusted FMCG brands. You'll gain exposure to cross-functional teams, build valuable commercial and analytical expertise, and be supported by a collaborative team committed to your growth and development.

If you're naturally curious, data-driven and eager to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

 

Benefits of working at Sanitarium

At Sanitarium, we support our people both at work and beyond. Benefits include:

  • Early finish every Friday
  • On-site gym and complimentary access to a fitness app
  • Mental health support for you and your immediate family
  • $100 each year to support your wellbeing journey
  • Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs
  • World-class growth and development opportunities and pathways
  • A supportive, purpose-led workplace where you can make a positive difference

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Skills Required

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Confidence working with data and numbers
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • 1-2 years' experience in data analysis, planning, forecasting, or a similar analytical role
  • Experience with Power BI, Power Query, Power Pivot, or DAX
  • Exposure to FMCG, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Sales environments
  • Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain, Logistics, Mathematics, or a related discipline
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The Company
HQ: Berkeley
1,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1898

What We Do

Sanitarium is an Australian health-food manufacturer and wholesaler producing plant-based and vegetarian products. The company focuses on affordable nutritious food, healthy active lifestyles, and plant-based diets, while also supporting communities and giving food to people in need. Its mission is to enrich lives through healthier food choices and community care. It is trusted by families across Australia and New Zealand for generations.

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