Demand Planner

If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us!

• Make a real impact—your forecasts keep Australia’s favourite brands on shelves

• Work with passionate teams across supply chain, sales and marketing

• Influence business growth with data-driven recommendations

• Lead positive change through innovation and continuous improvement

The Role

Our Docklands office is the hub for our corporate functions within the Bega Group. You’ll enjoy lots of natural light and great facilities to take advantage of, including a fully stocked fridge loaded with a range of Bega products! We are right next door to Marvel stadium and some of Melbourne’s best restaurants, cafes and bars.

As a Demand Planner at Bega Group, you’ll play a pivotal role in aligning our supply chain with customer demand for our international customers and also our local contract manufacturing for major retailers. You’ll use data-driven insights and teamwork to build accurate forecasts that support business growth, working closely with cross-functional partners to ensure our products are always where they need to be.

This position is a hybrid opportunity working from the office Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday and Work from Home Wednesday and Friday.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts by leveraging data, market trends, and business insights

• Facilitate engaging demand review meetings and contribute to the weekly S&OE process

• Analyse demand drivers and collaborate on actions to optimise forecast accuracy

• Report and communicate forecast outcomes to key stakeholders, supporting continuous improvement

• Maintain demand planning systems and proactively address potential issues

About you

• Experience in demand planning do or other planning streams advantageous but not essential

• Transferable skills in planning, organising, and prioritising tasks to meet business goals

• Collaborative communicator who builds strong relationships across teams and ability to influence stakeholders

• Competent in analysing data and sharing insights to influence decisions using advanced Excel skills with large data sets

• Agile and solutions-focused, thriving in a dynamic FMCG or retail environment

Bega Group Story

Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it’s VEGEMITE on toast, a Dare on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day.

Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future!

Life at Bega Group

Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.

• Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture

• Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression

• Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with

• Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs

• Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance

Applications

At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.