Demand Planner

Rubicon Organics™; Delta; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cannabis producer in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Demand Planner to build and maintain forecasts, collaborate on promotions, and manage SKU lifecycles. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in demand planning and proficiency in ERP systems. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid work model, and comprehensive benefits including unlimited vacation.

Benefits

Base salary of $70-80K

Performance-based bonuses

Unlimited vacation policy

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Monthly phone stipend

Dog-friendly office

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in demand planning or forecasting, preferably in CPG, food, pharma, or cannabis.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and experience with BI tools or forecasting platforms.
• Ability to analyze POS and market data for informed forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain demand forecasts across brands and formats.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing on promotions and launches.
• Track KPIs such as Forecast Accuracy and Inventory Turns.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Statistical skills

Education

5+ years of demand planning or forecasting experience

APICS CPIM/CSCP certification

Tools

Excel (Power Query)

ERP systems (D365 BC, Oracle, SAP)

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

Overview

Rubicon Organics is an award-winning, fast-growing Canadian licensed producer of super-premium, certified organic cannabis. Listed on the TSX-V, we are committed to sustainability, quality, and innovation, and we’re just getting started. With a recently acquired second facility, we are entering an exciting new phase of growth and expansion.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain demand forecasts across brands, formats, and provinces.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing on promotions, launches, and lifecycle strategies.
• Integrate customers forecasts into Rubicon’s demand plan.
• Refine forecasts using POS/syndicated data (NielsenIQ, Hifyre, Headset).
• Manage SKU phase-ins/phase-outs, cannibalization, and assortment mix.
• Conduct scenario and what-if modeling to anticipate risks and demand shifts.
• Present forecasts in S&OP, building alignment and consensus across cross-functional teams.
• Track KPIs such as Forecast Accuracy (MAPE, Bias), OTIF, and Inventory Turns.
• Drive continuous improvement in demand planning processes, forecasting tools, and reporting.

Knowledge & Experience

• 5+ years of demand planning or forecasting experience in CPG, food, pharma, or cannabis.
• ERP experience required (D365 BC, Oracle, SAP, or similar).
• Proficiency in Excel (Power Query); experience with BI tools or forecasting platforms (Netstock, Anaplan, SAP IBP) is an asset.
• Ability to analyze POS and market data to inform forecasts.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP certification or equivalent is an asset.

Capabilities

• Strong analytical and statistical skills with attention to accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Comfortable managing ambiguity and adapting to evolving market conditions.
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong organizational skills.

Why Rubicon?

At Rubicon Organics, you’ll be part of a bold, passionate team committed to doing things the right way. We care about our people, our planet, and the legacy we’re building one bud at a time. Joining us means being part of one of Canada’s most exciting cannabis companies, where innovation, sustainability, and premium quality drive everything we do.

We also believe in recognizing and rewarding the people who make our success possible. Our total rewards package is designed to support your career growth while also making life outside of work easier and more enjoyable.

Benefits

• $70-80K base salary with performance-based bonus opportunities
• Hybrid policy with 4 days in the office
• Take advantage of our unlimited vacation policy starting with 3 weeks
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits after 3 months
• A monthly phone stipend
• We are a dog friendly office, please bring your well-behaved pooch!

If you’re ready to make your mark and grow with a company that values quality, sustainability, and its people, we’d love to hear from you.