Planning Specialist

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

The Specialist – Planning is responsible for supporting demand planning activities across the AusPac region, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate forecasting, data integrity, and continuous improvement of planning processes. The role supports the implementation of regional planning standards and procedures while helping site planning teams operate effectively and consistently. This position plays a key role in balancing cost and service objectives through the efficient planning of specialised products supplied to the mining and civil construction industries.

What you will be doing

• Accountable for detailed demand analysis and forecast enrichment recommendations to ensure forecasts are balanced, accurate, and aligned with business objectives.
• Enhance sales forecast models by reviewing historical sales trends, managing statistical forecasting parameters, and summarizing forecast plans.
• Adhere to the S&OP calendar and meet all demand planning deadlines and requirements.
• Lead weekly and monthly communications with cross-functional stakeholders, identifying key assumptions, risks, and opportunities that may impact customer demand.
• Maintain the quality and accuracy of IBP-related master data.
• Collaborate with Territory Managers (TMs), Area Business Managers (ABMs), and Marketing teams to coordinate and align sales forecasts.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination between demand, commercial, and supply teams throughout the business planning cycle.

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Statistics, Supply Chain, or a related quantitative discipline, with experience across multiple supply chain functions.
• 5–7 years of experience in Supply Chain, Demand Planning, or a related field.
• Strong supply chain planning expertise with a solid understanding of MRP, demand and supply planning, and forecasting processes.
• Experience with SAP systems, with exposure to Advanced Planning and IBP modules highly regarded.
• Advanced proficiency in planning systems and data-driven technologies, including SAP S/4HANA, IBP, Advanced Excel, and Power BI, with strong analytical and data visualization skills.