Demand Planning Leader Ready to step into a role where your leadership, analytical strength and strategic thinking genuinely shape business outcomes? Detmold Group is a global leader in sustainable paper and board packaging, partnering with major food and retail brands across the world. We’re investing in the next evolution of our supply chain capability — and we’re looking for a high‑calibre Demand Planning Leader who brings energy, influence and a passion for building best practice. This is your opportunity to lead a talented team, lift forecasting maturity, and help drive a world‑class S&OP process for a global, multi-site manufacturing environment. This role suits a driven, analytical planning professional who brings energy, leadership, and a passion for continuous improvement. The Opportunity As our Demand Planning Leader, you will: Lead, coach and develop a high‑performing planning team. Drive forecasting excellence and best‑practice processes. Play a key role in S&OP, providing insight that shapes production, inventory and commercial decisions. Strengthen demand and inventory master data accuracy. Partner with Sales, Operations and Customer Service to understand demand drivers and resolve variances. Leverage analytics and metrics to drive continuous improvement. About You You’re a confident, forward-thinking planning professional with experience leading demand planning or forecasting functions within manufacturing or another sophisticated environment. You bring: 5-7 years in Demand Planning, Forecasting or S&OP within complex or manufacturing environments. Proven team leadership and development experience. Strong analytical capability and forecasting tool exposure (AI/advanced modelling a bonus). Advanced Excel and familiarity with supply chain systems. Commercial acumen , communication strength and collaborative influence. Energy , professionalism and a growth mindset. Why Join Us? Lead forecasting strategy for a global manufacturer. Build and develop a capable, engaged planning team. Join a business committed to innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement. Ready to Make an Impact? Apply online today. Confidential questions: Jennifer Pryor, Talent Acquisition Partner – careers@detmoldgroup.com Applicants must have Australian work rights. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer — we respond to every applicant.
