Demand Planner

Who are we?

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 our Demand Planner, you will work closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and Finance to deliver accurate, insightful and commercially aligned demand forecasts. You’ll combine statistical forecasting, promotional planning, product life cycle insight and market intelligence to produce a robust 18‑month outlook that drives better business decisions.

This role is perfect for someone who is curious, analytical, collaborative and excited by the challenge of supporting a fast‑paced FMCG business.

What you'll do:

• Build and maintain demand forecasts using our statistical forecasting tools and TPM feeds
• Partner with Sales & Marketing on monthly forecast reviews across AU and NZ
• Analyse forecast accuracy, challenge assumptions and refine projections
• Understand pricing, promotional activity, NPD and product lifecycle changes
• Facilitate Risk & Opportunity discussions and support IBP/S&OP processes
• Prepare and present key inputs for Channel Review and Demand Review meetings
• Drive continuous improvement across forecasting tools, processes and SOPs
• Support NPD projects — forecast build, launch tracking and contingency planning
• Ensure strong communication with key internal stakeholders to manage supply risks
• Contribute to minimising write‑offs, improving service levels and protecting supply

What you bring:

We’re looking for someone who brings the right blend of analytical capability, collaboration, and a genuine curiosity to challenge the status quo. You don’t need to tick every box — but you do need the drive to make an impact.

• Prior exposure to Demand Planning or strong transferrable skills from a similar role (Integrated planning, VRP, Supply Planning or analytical roles within operations)
• Ideally prior FMCG experience or experience within a large, complex Supply Chain environment.
• A collaborative, team‑first mindset, with the ability to build strong relationships across Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and Commercial.
• A natural team player who lifts those around them and contributes to a positive, inclusive culture.
• A willingness to drive improvement, question how things are done today, and bring curiosity, fresh thinking and continuous improvement energy. This is critical to success in this role.
• Strong analytical capability with high attention to detail — able to work confidently with data, trends, and assumptions.
• Confident stakeholder management, including the ability to influence, challenge constructively and communicate clearly.
• Solid Excel capability.

Ideally you will be someone who authentically aligns to the values and Leadership Spirit of Suntory Oceania — collaborative, pioneering, customer‑centred and committed to personal growth.

What's in it for you?

• Grow your career – we like to promote from within and have incredible learning and development opportunities around the world.
• Quarterly product allowance to spend at our staff shop.
• Drive transformation and innovation in a future-fit operating model.
• Generous incentive program for all of our permanent employees.
• An inclusive parental leave policy for both primary and secondary caregivers.
• Birthday leave – enjoy a day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Gradual return to work to help you transition back from parental leave.
• Work in a culture that values diversity, collaboration and growth.
• Flexible working – flexible hours and hybrid working.
• We are committed to giving back to our communities, so we provide you with volunteer leave to do so.

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognise 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, colour, 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 endeavour 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.