Demand & Supply Planner

About the role

IXOM is looking for a Demand & Supply Planner to join its Supply Chain team and lead the integrated demand, supply and inventory planning process for its Trading business. The role works with Product Managers, Account Managers and Supply Chain stakeholders to build accurate forecasts, develop executable supply plans and improve planning maturity, as the company moves from S&OP towards Integrated Business Planning (IBP).

Key responsibilities

• Lead the monthly demand and supply planning cycle for the Trading portfolio.
• Partner with Product Managers and Account Managers to develop accurate and achievable demand plans.
• Translate demand forecasts into executable supply and replenishment plans.
• Monitor forecast accuracy, inventory performance and material availability.
• Identify supply constraints, inventory risks and improvement opportunities.
• Support S&OP and IBP processes through analysis, recommendations and decision support.
• Maintain planning master data and planning parameters within SAP.
• Drive continuous improvement across forecasting, planning and inventory management.

Required profile

• Previous experience in demand planning, supply planning or a related planning discipline.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the confidence to challenge assumptions and influence decisions.
• Understanding of good planning processes, ideally gained in a mature S&OP or IBP environment.
• Curiosity, drive and willingness to learn and improve existing processes.
• Highly regarded: experience across both demand and supply planning, exposure to Maestro or similar platforms, and a tertiary qualification with APICS certification or related supply chain qualifications.

Required skills

• Experience with planning tools beyond Excel, such as Maestro or SAP.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability.
• Commercial acumen.

What we offer

• Competitive salary aligned to market and experience, in a stable, full-time role within a global organisation.
• Structured onboarding and transition support, and clear internal career pathways.
• Flexible working arrangements where possible.
• Health, wellbeing and employee assistance programs.