About us
Rheem is a global manufacturer of heating, cooling and water heating equipment, we’re innovating new ways to deliver a great customer experience while saving energy, water and supporting a more sustainable future.
At Rheem, we believe that great work begins with great values. We listen to understand—ensuring every voice is heard and every perspective considered. We contribute respectfully, fostering a culture of collaboration and mutual trust. We think creatively, embracing innovation and fresh ideas to solve challenges with imagination. And we act with responsibility, holding ourselves accountable to our team, our clients, and the wider community. These principles guide everything we do, and we’re looking for people who share them.
Join Rheem and help shape the future of products that impact people's lives every day!
Why work for us
- Work with an iconic Australian brand & market leader
- Subsidised Canteen & Free on-site parking at our Rydalmere office
- Great team environment
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements
- Discounts on our products for you, your friends and family
- Retail benefits and discounts
- Salary sacrificing options
The role
As an experienced Supply and Demand Planner you will cover end-to-end supply, inventory, and demand planning across a diverse portfolio of products, brands, and sales channels. Working closely with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Logistics, Procurement, Finance, and external vendors, you’ll drive reliable supply chain execution and foster cross-functional alignment. You’ll develop and manage demand forecasts, optimise supply plans from domestic and international sources, and support strategic initiatives including new product introductions and rationalisations. With a focus on continuous improvement, you’ll implement innovative planning solutions to navigate complexity, volatility, and fast-paced change—ensuring timely delivery, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency across the Australian and global network.
Responsibilities:
- Lead demand and supply planning activities using SAP IBP, driving process improvements and master data accuracy
- Facilitate Demand and Supply Reviews, collaborating with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to align forecasts and business assumptions
- Maintain and optimise forecasting tools and systems to support planning accuracy
- Support inventory strategy development for new launches, phase-outs, and existing products
- Own supply planning, master production scheduling, and distribution planning across production sites
- Align with Production and Purchasing teams to ensure capacity utilisation and stock targets are met
- Analyse delivery performance, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
- Contribute to volume budgeting and S&OP processes from both demand and supply perspectives
- Participate in cross-functional projects impacting planning, including NPI, rationalisation, and sourcing changes
- Prepare and distribute regular supply chain reports and support ad hoc planning tasks as required
About you
We’re looking for a seasoned supply chain professional with strong planning expertise, technical fluency, and a collaborative mindset. You’ll be confident working across functions and cultures, presenting data clearly, and driving innovation in planning processes.
Key Requirements:
- Degree in a technical or commercial field; postgraduate or APICS certification highly regarded
- Experience in planning, purchasing, or project management within manufacturing or FMCG environments
- Advanced SAP and Excel skills
- Strong understanding of S&OP and NPI processes
- Experience with international vendors and freight coordination
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement across remote and cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and methodical problem solver
- Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and scalable solutions
If this sounds like you, APPLY NOW.
Please note our recruitment process involves interviews (face to face and online), psychometric testing, references and a pre-employment medical check.
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