Demand Forecast Specialist

At Metcash, you’re part of something bigger. We’ve got the heart of a small business with the strength and support of a big business.

When you join Metcash, your work makes a real difference to independent businesses and local communities, empowering you to:

• Grow your career with tailored development programs
• Thrive your way with flexible work options
• Make your mark in a high-performing, values-led team

Australian Liquor Marketers (ALM) is the Liquor wholesale division of Metcash. We are the largest wide range wholesaler to the independent liquor trade. Being part of something bigger in the ALM team is all about making a huge difference for the local retailers, businesses and communities we service. And while you’re championing successful independents, the wider Metcash family is behind you with a sea of opportunities to develop yourself, grow your career, and make your mark.

About the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Demand Forecasting Specialist to join the ALM team! This role is responsible for generating accurate, data‑driven demand forecasts using Blue Yonder to support inventory planning, purchasing, and Sales & Operations processes within the liquor distribution centres. Working collaboratively with Sales, Supply Chain, Suppliers and Customer groups, this role ensures high‑quality demand insights that enable optimal stock availability, reduce forecasting errors, efficiencies in working capital and enhance overall business decision‑making. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity based out of our Macquarie Park office in Sydney.

In this Role

• Manage the baseline forecast through effective exception management processes​
• Manage the promotional forecast through review of promotional programs and sales data across major customer groups.
• Manage new line forecast accuracy through intensive weekly reviews​
• Manage forecast queries from the supply and customer teams​
• Manage demand transference due to pricing, clearance, long term out of stocks, ranging changes, etc.​
• Monitor and analyse forecast accuracy, generate performance reports, and conduct analysis into forecast errors to identify root causes and improvement opportunities.
• Support the sales and operations process by sharing forecast insights that help guide stock, purchasing, and planning decisions.
• Liaise with ALM State Merchandise Managers on forecast queries, and demand forecast uploads

You’re Likely a Match If

• Blue Yonder experience preferred
• Understanding of forecasting methods- statistical forecasting and factors that influence demand
• Understanding of reporting tools including power BI   
• Professional Communication                             
• Excellent Problem solving including 'outside the box' solutions
• Stakeholder management and relationship building irrespective of geographic locations of stakeholders
• Experience in FMCG
• Experience in, or working with, complex supply chains

What’s on offer

We’re proud to offer a workplace that supports your well-being, growth, and belonging:

🏖️ Extra Leave: Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave, 2 well-being days, plus 1 volunteer day annually

📚 Career Growth: Endless learning and development opportunities

👶 Parental Leave: 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid leave for primary carers

🌈 Inclusive Culture: Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion

⚖️ Neutral Pay Gap: Gender pay gap under 5% (WGEA 2024–2025)

🧠 Mental Health: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia

🏡 Flexibility: Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accredited

About Us

Join us and be part of something bigger!

Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with $19.5 billion in sales (FY25) and a proud spot in the ASX Top 125.

We believe in the power of independent, family-owned businesses to shape vibrant communities. Through our food, liquor, and hardware pillars, we help retailers become the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support.

We’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability — and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you need support during the application process, just let us know. Your privacy and dignity are always respected.

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We are the largest supplier of liquor to independently owned liquor retailers and the largest broad range liquor wholesaler in Australia.

ALM supplies over 12,000 liquor customers. In addition to supplying liquor stores, ALM incorporates a specialist on-premise liquor division that supports bars, pubs, restaurants and hotels. Through our network of 14 distribution centres located in each State and territory in Australia, we support independent businesses with a competitively priced and extensive liquor range, delivered through our cost effective and efficient supply chain.