Demand Planner

Introducing Suntory Oceania

Craft your future with Suntory Oceania, a new $3b multi-beverage partnership between Suntory Global Spirits and Suntory Beverage & Food. Underpinned by quality, craftsmanship and a strong sense of purpose, our exciting new partnership will be powered by two manufacturing sites, five distribution centres and more than 1500 Suntorians across Australia and New Zealand.

Our market-leading portfolio will have over 40 brands, including Jim Beam® and Maker's Mark® Bourbon, Hibiki® Japanese Whisky, Canadian Club® Whisky, -196, V Energy, Maximus, and Suntory BOSS Coffee. As One Suntory, we will be positioned as the fourth largest beverage player in the region, ready to ignite the category, creating more beverage moments from sunrise to sunset. Together, we will bring the best of Suntory to Oceania.

The opportunity

As a Demand Planner, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of our supply chain by driving accurate, data-informed forecasts that support strategic decision-making and operational excellence. You’ll collaborate with passionate teams across Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain, gaining exposure to a dynamic FMCG environment and contributing directly to the success of iconic brands. If you're looking to grow your career in a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, this role offers the perfect platform to unleash your potential.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and maintain rolling 18-month demand forecasts using statistical tools and TPM feeds.
• Analyse promotional and product lifecycle activity to ensure accurate volume forecasting.
• Facilitate monthly forecast reviews and performance assessments.
• Lead integrated business planning activities including Channel Review Meetings and risk/opportunity reporting.
• Support New Product Development (NPD) forecasting and launch planning.
• Champion continuous improvement in demand planning processes and tools.

What’s in your toolkit?

• 2–3 years of demand planning experience in an FMCG environment.
• Strong computer literacy, especially with ERP systems.
• Tertiary qualification.
• Exceptional attention to detail and relationship-building skills.
• FMCG sales background.
• Experience with SAP (APO) and/or Promax.
• NZPICS certification.
• Knowledge of statistical forecasting.

If you’re not an expert in all of these areas, don’t worry! A lot of what we look for is how you would align with our values and your ability to utilise your unique skills and experience.

Apart from free drinks to keep you energized, here’s what else we have to offer:

• Grow your career – we like to promote from within and have incredible learning and development opportunities around the world  
• An inclusive parental leave policy for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Gradual return to work to help you transition back from parental leave
• Flexible working – work the way that suits you
• Discounted health insurance
• We are committed to giving back to our communities so we provide you with volunteer leave to do so
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave to give you more time to recharge

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.