About Auto Parts Group (APG)
At Auto Parts Group (APG), our aim is to be Australia’s leading independent supplier of genuine and aftermarket automotive parts, delivering a “Real Advantage” to our customers.
APG is part of GPC Asia Pacific, a leading supplier of automotive and industrial parts across Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia. With more than 8,000 employees across the Asia Pacific region and over 60,000 globally, GPC represents well-known brands including Repco, NAPA, AMX and Motion Industries.
About The Role:
APG is seeking an experienced Demand Planner to support purchasing decisions through accurate forecasting, inventory planning, supplier coordination, and replenishment management.
Reporting to the Procurement and Pricing Manager, you will work closely with Purchasing, Pricing, Product Development, Sales and Operations to ensure the right automotive parts are available at the right time, while optimising inventory investment, service levels and supply-chain costs.
You will take ownership of demand and replenishment planning across assigned categories and contribute directly to commercial performance across APG’s national distribution network.
You will:
- Develop and manage 36-month demand forecasts across selected categories, customers, channels and brands.
- Analyse sales trends, seasonality, market activity, product lifecycles and customer requirements to develop practical, actionable forecasts.
- Support purchasing and pricing decisions through demand, inventory, landed-cost and supply-risk analysis.
- Plan replenishment and monitor inventory performance to maintain product availability across APG distribution centres nationally.
- Coordinate with suppliers and consolidation points to schedule, track and efficiently consolidate shipments.
- Identify supply risks, pricing opportunities and corrective actions, providing clear insights to relevant business forums.
- Partner with Product Development, Sales, Operations, Purchasing and Pricing teams to improve planning outcomes, data quality and merchandise deployment.
- Contribute to continuous improvement in forecasting, replenishment and inventory-management processes.
About You:
We’re looking for someone with:
- Experience in demand planning, supply planning, inventory planning, replenishment or a similar commercial supply-chain role.
- Strong forecasting, inventory-analysis and commercial decision-making capability.
- Sound understanding of lead times, safety stock, stock turns, service levels, excess and obsolete stock, landed cost and replenishment planning.
- Advanced Excel skills and confidence using ERP, purchasing and other supply-chain systems.
- The ability to analyse large datasets and translate findings into practical recommendations.
- A proactive approach to identifying supply risks, opportunities and corrective actions.
- Strong stakeholder-management and influencing skills, with the ability to build alignment across teams.
- High attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present supply, inventory and pricing insights to management.
- Excellent time-management skills and a consistent ability to meet deadlines.
Experience in automotive aftermarket, wholesale, distribution, retail, FMCG or another high-SKU environment will be highly regarded. Experience with supplier coordination, import supply chains, freight consolidation, landed-cost analysis or pricing support will also be advantageous.
Benefits
- APG 'Me' Day: A paid, flexible day for team members to use as they wish.
- Training: Comprehensive training, support, and resources provided.
- Business Perks: Exclusive discounts with retailers like Repco, NAPA, AMX, Motion Industries and more.
- Events: Regular team catch-ups, monthly events, and annual awards.
- Wellbeing: Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family, including financial and legal counselling.
- Paid Parental Leave: Newly introduced paid parental leave for permanent employees.
If this sounds like something that interests you, it'd be great to hear from you!
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GPC Asia Pacific is an equal opportunity employer.
