Analyste de la planification de la demande/ Analyst, Demand Planning

McKesson Pharmacy Automation; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is looking for an Analyst in Demand Planning to manage product forecasts and collaborate with procurement operations. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills, along with experience in demand planning and proficiency in both English and French.

Benefits

Competitive benefits and total rewards

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in demand planning.
• Bilingual in English and French, both written and spoken.
• Experience in retail, wholesale, cosmetics, OTC, or food sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage forecast plans for products by SKU, category, and customer.
• Analyze historical data to generate and calibrate statistical baseline forecasts.
• Collaborate with procurement and supply teams to adjust forecasts and report capacity risks.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, statistics, operations management, engineering, or related fields

Tools

JDA forecasting system

ERP and planning systems

MS Office suite

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McKesson, one of the top 10 companies in the Fortune Global 500, touches nearly all aspects of healthcare and aims to make a real difference. We are recognized for our ability to provide knowledge, products, and services that make quality healthcare more accessible and affordable. Our priority is the health, happiness, and well-being of our people and those we serve.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can thrive, have an impact, and are encouraged to propose new ideas. Together, we shape the future of health for our patients, communities, and teams. If you want to contribute to tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

Under the responsibility of the Senior Demand Planning Manager, the Demand Planning Analyst develops and manages forecast plans for regular and promotional volumes for existing and new products by SKU, category, customer, and location. Responsibilities include maintaining system parameters in the forecasting environment to produce accurate and timely projections in units, dollars, and size units. The role involves collaborating with procurement operations teams, managing forecast data, and working closely with procurement strategy teams to communicate and validate forecast volumes.

Specific Responsibilities

• Analyze historical data and define key assumptions to generate, manage, and calibrate a statistical baseline forecast for all SKUs, categories, customers, and location levels.
• Capture sales forecasts and identify market trends to adjust demand based on SKU selection and pricing.
• Revise key assumptions and adjust demand plans based on past events and inputs from vendors and customers.
• Exchange information with procurement, supply solutions, and hospital distribution teams to adjust forecasts based on market and contractual changes.
• Implement joint business plans with account management and customers, including forecasted volumes and inventory commitments.
• Investigate gaps between forecasts, commitments, and actuals with vendors and customers.
• Provide projections on capacity risks to distribution center operations.
• Maintain knowledge of market trends and act as an ambassador of McKesson’s values.

Position Requirements

• 1-3 years’ experience in demand planning, preferably with JDA forecasting system experience.
• Experience in retail, wholesale, cosmetics, OTC, or food sectors.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, statistics, operations management, engineering, or related fields.
• Strong analytical, communication, and partnership skills.
• Bilingual in English and French, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency with ERP, planning, and replenishment systems; MS Office suite knowledge.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and collaborate across teams.

Additional Notes

This position involves supporting clients outside Quebec and the U.S., requiring proficiency in English. The salary range is $70,600 - $117,600, with competitive benefits and total rewards.