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GPC has over 8,000 employees in Asia Pacific and more than 60,000 globally, with well-known brands like Repco, NAPA, AMX, and Motion Industries.\nAbout The Role:\nAre you an experienced Supply Demand Planner who enjoys turning sales, inventory and market data into practical plans that improve stock availability, service levels and commercial outcomes?\nAPG is seeking afull-time permanent Demand Planner based out ofBrendale, QLD to support purchasing decisions through accurate demand forecasting, inventory planning, supplier coordination and replenishment management.\nReporting to the Purchasing and Pricing Manager, you will work across Purchasing, Pricing, Product Development, Sales and Operations teams to ensure the right automotive parts are available at the right time, while optimising inventory investment and supply-chain costs.\nYou will:\nDevelop and manage 36-month demand forecasts across selected categories, customers, channels and brands.\nAnalyse sales trends, seasonality, market activity, product lifecycles and customer requirements to deliver actionable forecasts.\nSupport purchasing and pricing decisions through demand, inventory, landed-cost and supply-risk analysis.\nPlan replenishment and monitor inventory performance to support availability across APG distribution centres nationally.\nCoordinate with suppliers and consolidation points to schedule, track and efficiently consolidate shipments.\nIdentify supply risks, pricing opportunities and corrective actions, providing insights to relevant business forums.\nPartner with Product Development, Sales, Operations and Purchasing teams to improve planning, data quality and merchandise deployment.\nAbout You:\nYou will bring:\nStrong forecasting, inventory-analysis and commercial decision-making capability.\nSound understanding of supply-chain concepts, including lead times, safety stock, stock turns, service levels, excess and obsolete stock, landed cost and replenishment planning.\nAdvanced Excel skills and confidence using ERP, purchasing and other supply-chain systems.\nA proactive approach to identifying supply risks and continuous-improvement opportunities.\nAbility to analyse large datasets and translate findings into practical recommendations.\nStrong stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to collaborate across Purchasing, Pricing, Product Development, Sales and Operations.\nHigh attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nClear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present supply, inventory and pricing insights to management.\nA collaborative, relationship-focused approach that brings stakeholders together to achieve shared outcomes.\nExcellent time-management skills and a consistent ability to meet deadlines.\nStrong people-leadership capability, with the ability to support, develop and bring out the best in others.\nBenefits\nAPG 'Me' Day: A paid, flexible day for team members to use as they wish.\nPaid Parental Leave: Newly introduced paid parental leave for permanent employees.\nTraining: Comprehensive training, support, and resources provided.\nBusiness Perks: Exclusive discounts with retailers like Woolworths, JB HIFI, Caltex, and Hoyts Cinemas.\nEvents: Regular team catch-ups, monthly events, and annual awards.\nWellbeing: Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family, including financial and legal counselling.\nDiversity: A diverse team with varying ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures.\nSecurity: A 30-year strong and growing business.\nAbout The Work Environment:\nNow is the perfect time to join our dynamic team as we focus on continuous improvement, technology, and safety. 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