Are you a strategic thinker with a knack for numbers and a passion for precision?
- Permanent full-time opportunity
- Collaborative and friendly team
- Great work life balance-no weekend or shift work required!
About Us
Polyaire is an international manufacturer and wholesale distributor of air conditioning products, established in 1973, our head office is in Adelaide with 28 branches across Australia and over 50 years of experience. We lead the market by offering sustainable, cutting-edge AirTouch solutions that continue to revolutionise comfort in homes and businesses.
At Polyaire our values shape how we work, we are all in, work smart, getting it done and cool service with a warm smile are at the forefront of all we do. Our customers and suppliers are treated like valued partners which means working closely and openly towards sustainable solutions. Having these values as an integral part of our business has made Polyaire the preferred supplier in providing comfort to Australia.
About the role
We’re on the lookout for a Demand Planner to join our growing team and play a key role in ensuring our supply chain runs smoothly and efficiently. As our Demand Planner, you’ll be responsible for forecasting customer demand, analysing trends, and working cross-functionally to ensure optimal inventory levels. This role is critical in driving business success through data-driven planning and collaboration.
What does my day to day look like?
- Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to understand pipeline activity, customer behavior, and promotional impact on demand.
- Adjust and refine forecasts regularly based on demand shifts, business intelligence, and real-time sales data.
- Partner with the Inventory Analyst to analyse SLOB data and stock trends for feedback into the forecasting cycle.
- Monitor forecast accuracy (MAPE, bias, hit rate) and drive root cause analysis for forecast variances.
- Facilitate demand consensus meetings with Sales, Procurement, and Operations to align forecasts with supply plans.
- Balance service level targets against working capital objectives to optimize inventory investment.
- Flag forecast risks to the Regional Supply Chain Manager and recommend mitigating actions in S&OP sessions.
- Prepare and present monthly demand forecast reports, highlighting variances, risks, and corrective actions.
- Utilize Power BI, Excel, and ERP systems to produce clear and actionable planning dashboards.
- Support ad hoc reporting and data requests for executive and operational decision-making.
What you will bring to the role:
- Previous experience in demand planning, supply chain, or a similar analytical role
- High attention to detail, structured thinking, and numerical fluency.
- Strong analytical mindset with advanced Excel and data visualization
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Why join us?
- We offer a competitive salary.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Full training in all aspects of the business operations
- Work with a great team in a supportive and collaborative work environment
- Work with a brand that values innovation and continuous improvement
If you’re excited to grow and learn and are passionate about working for a company who values its employees, then apply now!
Please note you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident at the time of submitting your application.
Applications will be shortlisted as received, please note due to the volume of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We thank you for your time in submitting your application and your interest in working for Polyaire.
