Demand Planner

About the Position

We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially minded Demand Planner to join our Supply Chain team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate demand forecasts that support production planning, inventory optimisation, service levels, and business growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts using historical sales data, customer insights, promotional plans, and market trends.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across the business to ensure demand plans accurately reflect market conditions and business priorities.
• Work closely with Supply Planning and Operations teams to balance product availability with inventory investment.
• Proactively identify risks relating to stock shortages, excess inventory, and changing demand patterns.
• Provide demand insights, scenario analysis, and recommendations that support business planning and decision-making.
• Support new product launches and drive continuous improvements in forecasting processes, reporting, systems, and overall planning capability.

Requirements

• Proactive and data-driven professional with experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Forecasting, Inventory Management, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using Excel and forecasting or planning systems (SAP and Blueshift are an advantage).
• Experience within FMCG, manufacturing, retail, or consumer goods environments is highly regarded.

We Offer

• Work from home: Up to 50% of your time in a flexible hybrid environment.
• A supportive culture & work-life balance with flexible schedules.
• Health & Wellness Initiatives including fitness challenges and wellness workshops.
• Community Engagement opportunities to participate in regional and local charity events.
• Family-Friendly Policies with generous paid parental leave and partner pay entitlements.
• Employee Recognition through a comprehensive rewards program.
• Engagement Activities such as food trucks, coffee vans, and BBQs.
• Flexible Novated Lease Options with SG Fleet and Toyota.

About the Company

McCormick is proud to be The Future of Flavour. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Recognized as an employer of choice, we offer a broad range of benefits and a culture built on respect and opportunities for growth. Join us at McCormick and be part of something bigger than yourself.

How to Apply

If you're looking for an opportunity to influence business performance, collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, and make a tangible impact on forecasting and supply chain outcomes, apply with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience by Friday, 4 September 2026.

Please note that due to our comprehensive recruitment process we will not be able to respond to individual enquiries regarding the status of your application. Only qualified candidates that have been selected for interview will be contacted following interview. Our recruitment process will commence from the date the position is advertised and may be filled prior to the closing date. Thank you for your understanding and interest in this position.

McCormick is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are a qualified applicant, you will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note: We will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies/third parties, and we will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CV's sent directly to line managers at McCormick.