National Demand Planning Manager
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About us
When you join DB Breweries, you become part of the global HEINEKEN whānau, where everyone is encouraged to be themselves, contribute ideas, learn, and grow. As one of the world's leading beer and cider companies, operating across more than 70 countries, we bring together great people, iconic brands, and a passion for winning in the market.
We offer
- Free health, life, and income protection insurance
- 5% employer KiwiSaver contribution
- Competitive annual bonus scheme
- Monthly product allowance
- Employee discounts across Star Hospitality venues
- Enjoyment of Life Leave - an additional paid day each year
- Generous parental leave provisions
- Wellbeing support and counselling services
- A positive, inclusive culture with genuine opportunities for growth and development
Job description
About the Role
As the National Demand Planning Manager, you will lead the demand planning function and drive commercial alignment across Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain. In this strategic position, you will take ownership of the monthly Demand Review meetings, actively challenging commercial bias to ensure our plans are anchored by robust, data-backed insights.
Crucially, this role involves directly managing and mentoring a Demand Planner, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and capability building within the function. Covering both the New Zealand and export markets across an 18‑month planning horizon, you will leverage your understanding of NZ FMCG dynamics to elevate our S&OP maturity, reduce forecast bias, and strengthen overall inventory and product availability.
What you will do
Lead the monthly demand planning cycle and deliver accurate sales forecasts
Work with cross‑functional teams to align business and planning needs
Produce insights and scenario models to support decision‑making
Improve forecast accuracy and inventory outcomes
Manage and enhance planning systems and tools
Support product range and SKU optimisation
What you will bring
Proven experience in senior-level demand planning and forecasting, coupled with a deep understanding of New Zealand FMCG market dynamics and customer landscapes.
Strong communication and stakeholder management capability, with the confidence and capability to influence commercial teams and senior business leaders, and challenge assumptions
Experience with trade promotion systems is an advantage.
Ability to lead cross functional processes and collaborate effectively.
Strong analytical skills, including high competency in Power BI, advanced Excel, and enterprise-level forecasting systems.
* Relevant tertiary qualification in supply chain, business, economics, or a related field.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply now and help shape the future of demand planning at DB Breweries.
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