Demand Planner

Randstad Canada; Burlington; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the packaging industry is seeking an experienced Demand Planner to join their team in Burlington. This role involves ensuring the company's products meet market demand through accurate forecasting and collaboration across various departments. Candidates with a college diploma in Business or Supply Chain and experience in demand planning will be prioritized. Join a fun and supportive team to help drive supply chain efficiency.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for professional learning and development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in demand planning or inventory management.
• Strong communication and analytical skills are required.
• CPIM or APICS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage demand forecasts based on historical data.
• Collaborate with sales, production, and supply chain teams.
• Prepare reports on demand trends and forecasting accuracy.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Data Analysis

Education

College Diploma in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

Demand planning software

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Demand Planner to join the growing team of our client in the packaging industry in Halton region.

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the company's products meet market demand while maintaining a high inventory fill rate. Your focus will be on accurately forecasting demand and collaborating with teams across the company to drive supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Advantages

• Competitive salary and company benefits
• Opportunities for professional learning, development, and growth
• Working with a fun, exciting, and supportive team

Responsibilities

Develop and manage demand forecasts based on historical data, market trends, and customer insights.

Adjust forecasts as needed to reflect changes in the market, consumer behavior, and product trends.

Work closely with teams in production, sales, customer service, and supply chain to ensure accurate forecasts and meet inventory goals.

Collaborate with global teams, especially in Europe and Asia, to align forecasts with regional demand needs.

Monitor inventory levels and adjust orders to meet customer demand while maintaining supply chain efficiency.

Work with vendors and internal teams to manage lead times, stock levels, and minimize disruptions.

Continuously improve forecasting methods and processes.

Prepare reports on demand trends, inventory gaps, and forecasting accuracy for senior management.

Qualifications

A College Diploma in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.

3-5 years of experience in demand planning or inventory management, ideally in the personal care or consumer goods industry.

Experience with ERP systems and demand planning software is a plus.

Strong Excel skills, including formulas, Pivot Tables, and basic automation.

Ability to analyze data and use it to drive accurate forecasts.

Strong communication skills and ability to work well with multiple teams.

CPIM or APICS certification is preferred.

Summary

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please APPLY ONLINE or submit your resume directly to Mina Khalil at [emailprotected]

Thank you for applying for the role. We’ll review your application and connect shortly if you meet all the requirements.

Good luck!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary / gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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