Demand Planner

Sandvik Group; Canada; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining solutions company in Canada is seeking a Demand Planner to support sales planning activities. Ideal candidates will have experience in Supply Chain Management, strong report writing skills, and technical knowledge of mining equipment. The position offers an excellent compensation package including benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation package

Ongoing development and training

Pension plan with matching

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration or Logistics considered an asset.
• Experience in Inventory Control, Forecasting, and Demand Planning.
• Understanding of customer business processes.

Responsibilities

• Support Sales Area in business planning based on statistical forecast.
• Maintain planning system to ensure data accuracy.
• Identify and handle forecast deviations.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Technical knowledge of mining equipment

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Report writing

Education

Degree or Diploma in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP systems

SAP

Job description

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Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is seeking a

Demand Planner

Location: Sudbury, ON

At Sandvik, we offer you a world of opportunities. Our diverse businesses and global network enable you to explore your potential and thrive. We recognize your performance and offer various ways to fuel your growth towards exceptional achievements

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Currently, we have an opening for a Demand Planner. In this role, you will be supporting the sales organization as the main contact for planning activities based on customers, product line and stock locations. Support in contracts performance and demand definition. Drive forecast alignment process based on statistical forecast and business insights.

While searching for the best opportunity for yourself today, we are already thinking ahead of your future tomorrow. So now we challenge you to take it one step further and apply!

What you will be doing

• Support Sales Area in business planning based on statistical forecast and business insights.
• Challenge given forecast from sales and offer corrections.
• Finetune statistical forecast.
• Maintain planning system parameters, offering Sales Area the best automatic forecast.
• Assure proper data accuracy that is provided upstream.
• Identify forecast deviations in demand in advance.
• Clarify and handle deviations to the forecast.
• Support in contracts performance and demand definition.
• Occasionally be able to visit customers together with sales to build understanding of customer needs.
• Support sales in phasing in and out new customers and products.
• Define forecastable and non-forecastable items.
• Participate in regional S&OP meetings.

What you will bring along

• Degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Project management or Logistics considered an asset
• Supply Chain Management experience (Inventory Control, Forecasting and Demand Planning).
• Technical knowledge and understanding of heavy-duty mining equipment considered an asset.
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with ERP systems, SAP, etc.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Superior standard of interpersonal skills, which will contribute to teamwork, is required.
• Ability to work as part of an integrated, broad team.
• An in depth understanding of customer business processes.
• Superior customer relations skills.
• Highly developed time management and organizational skills.
• High level of initiative, drive, and determination to achieve goals and targets set for customer satisfaction.

In return for your passion and drive we will offer you…

• The opportunity to make an impact on our business performance.
• The opportunity to be part of an ambitious team, in an industry leading business.
• The opportunity to reach your full potential.
• Ongoing development and training.
• An excellent comprehensive compensation package including a pension plan with matching, competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits.

Our Culture

Our core values are the soul of the company. They guide us in our actions and daily business decisions. We are a company with an open-minded culture that encourages employees to share ideas and work innovatively. We embrace diversity and inclusion and inspire everyone to bring their authentic selves to work everyday!

We take pride in our agile customer-focused decision making. We empower our employees, providing strong performance management and opportunities to grow your career.

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply at www.sandvik.com/careers to the Demand Planner, requisition # R0085336; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations or gender identities/expressions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs; therefore, requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact [e-mail] for more information.