Head of Strategic Planning

October 25, 2024

Lion

Sydney

OTHER & FULL TIME

Lion is on a journey of transformation – focussing on how we build the next chapter of a proud Lion legacy embracing a challenger mindset and creating a high-performance organisation.

We're seeking a Head of Strategic Planning to join our Integrated Business Planning Team. In this role you'll be responsible for elevating Lion’s mid to long term forecasting capability, informed by consumer, category and customer insights. The role is a strategic business partner to our Sales Directors and will ensure that we capture an accurate view of the rolling 36-month forecast. The role will also lead the development of the planning master data, reporting and technology roadmap (in partnership with the technology team), to create a right fit planning solution for the business.

This role is available on a permanent, full-time basis from our Sydney CBD office with the ability to work from home 2 days per week.

A day in the life

Leading and developing the Demand Planning Team.
Actively partnering the Sales Directors to develop mid to long term sales forecasts across all channels and customers
Partnering with the Supply Chain Planning Team to ensure customer service levels are consistently achieved.
Partnering with the Revenue Growth Management (RGM) team to ensure we accurately reflect promotional activity in sales forecasts.
Maintaining integrity of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) principles across the business planning cycle.
Partnering the Planning Director in the development, implementation and embedding of IBP improvement initiatives.
Supporting development of the planning capability approach for the IBP team and business partners.
Partnering with the Data and Technology teams in the development and implementation of the planning master data, reporting and technology strategy and roadmap.
Facilitating the Demand Review Forum.

What we're looking for

Demonstrated leadership experience: you will be an agile and inspiring leader and coach who is energised by the achievement of others.
A passion for business planning, expertise in forecasting and enabling data and technology, and an ability to facilitate strong cross functional collaboration and alignment.
An ability to navigate through a complex sales environment coupled with an ability to demonstrate decisive commercial thinking.
A strategic mindset with an ability to interpret and apply an understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
Confident communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships.
Deep understanding of demand planning and knowledge of the IBP process and best practice.
Experience in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry is essential.

If you're ready to dive into the world of strategic planning, lead a stellar team, and quench thirsts with our exceptional beverages, we want to hear from you! Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and leveraging unique perspectives to innovate and grow.

If you need specific support or accessibility adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to us via inclusionanddiversity@lionco.com. This includes supporting transgender and gender diverse applicants as we understand the unique challenges and concerns these individuals might have.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available