About Us
Workwear Group (WWG) is part of Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety a division of Wesfarmers,a top 20 ASX listed company with over 100,000 employees.Housed under the banner ofWorkwear Group, our three iconic brands -KingGee,Hard YakkaandNNT- have been in the business of delivering workwear since the late 1920's.
We are the trusted partner in workwear solutions, manufacturing over seven million units each year. What sets us apart is our continuous investment in innovation, market knowledge, pioneering ideas and sustainability practices.
We work as one team. We put our customers first and are passionate about what we do. Joining WWG is an opportunity to thrive in an inspiring, safe, and inclusive community.
About the Role
As a Demand Planner, you will play a key role in driving business performance by developing accurate, data-driven demand forecasts across our portfolio of brands and customers. You'll partner closely with Sales, Merchandise and Supply Planning teams to build a robust view of future demand, ensuring the business has clear visibility of risks, opportunities and demand trends.
Using a combination of historical performance, market insights, customer trends and commercial inputs, you'll analyse demand drivers, challenge assumptions and identify opportunities to improve forecast quality. Your work will directly support inventory planning, product availability and commercial decision-making across the business.
What You'll Be Doing
- Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using historical data, trends, seasonality, market insights and commercial inputs.
- Partner with Sales and Merchandise teams to understand demand drivers and build evidence-based forecasts.
- Monitor forecast accuracy and bias, investigate key variances and implement improvement actions.
- Work closely with Supply Planning to communicate forecast changes, assumptions, risks and opportunities.
- Support the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and contribute to informed business decision-making.
- Participate in scenario planning, New Product Development (NPD), seasonal reviews and SLOB reviews.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across demand planning processes, systems and ways of working.
Who We're Looking For
At Workwear Group, we know our success comes from our people. We're looking for someone who combines strong analytical capability with a collaborative approach and a passion for continuous improvement.
You will bring:
- 3+ years' experience in Demand Planning, forecasting or a related planning role.
- Strong understanding of forecasting principles, including accuracy, bias, trends and seasonality.
- Advanced analytical skills, including strong Excel capability and experience with demand planning systems.
- Commercial acumen and the confidence to constructively challenge assumptions using data and insights.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence outcomes across cross-functional teams.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- A collaborative mindset and ability to build effective relationships across the business.
What we offer
- The chance to join agreat teamof like-minded, hard-working people who are passionate about achieving our vision and the growth objectives of the company.
- Flexible working environment, allowing for work from home day/s each week.
- Acompetitive salary packageand suite of benefits and perks, including a 50% discount on our brands Hard Yakka, KingGee and NNT and 5% Wesfarmers discount for Kmart, Bunnings, Officeworks and more.
- Atailored careeranddevelopmentplan, plus reward and recognition programs. Whatever your goals we’re here to support you on that journey.
- OurWellbeingprogram, Thrive, with activities designed to support the Financial Wellness of our team, Celebrate Diversity, ensure we Get Physical and maintain Healthy Minds, including challenges, yoga, meditation and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
- We Learn, a dedicated hub for all things learning and development.
We actively work on creating asafeandinclusive environmentfree of discrimination. At Workwear Group we aspire to build a culture where diversity is celebrated, where Team Members feel a sense of "I Belong" and are empowered to bring their whole selves to work.
You can follow us on LinkedIn or see our company careers page for more opportunities https://www.workweargroup.com.au/careers
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Demand Planner employer: Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety
At Bullivants, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the Height Safety industry. Our Brisbane/Mackay location provides employees with unique opportunities for career growth, supported by comprehensive training and development programs, as well as attractive benefits like a tool of trade vehicle and discounts at Wesfarmers retailers. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a rewarding career in a diverse and inclusive environment.
Contact Details:
Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety Recruitment Team
