Demand Planner

J.D. Irving, Limited; Dieppe; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in consumer products seeks a versatile professional to excel in data analysis and demand planning within Supply Chain. With responsibilities ranging from analyzing sales data to maintaining forecast materials, this role offers a competitive salary and a wealth of benefits, including training initiatives and employee programs. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor of Commerce or related field and must have demonstrable analytics skills.

Benefits

Flexible medical, dental, and vision plan

Employee & family assistance program

RRSP matching program

Health & Wellness reimbursements

Product purchase program

Opportunities for job-related training

Relocation cost assistance

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a similar role or suitable combination of education and experience.
• Experience in Supply Chain is an asset.
• Statistical data experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze data from various departments including Sales and Marketing.
• Monitor bookings vs forecast and raise issues regarding demand variations.
• Publish weekly demand plans and maintain forecast data.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Demand forecasting

Education

Bachelor of Commerce Degree

Tools

Logility software

Job description

What We Offer:

Irving Consumer Products is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & family assistance program
• RRSP matching program
• Health & Wellness reimbursements
• Product purchase program
• Opportunities to take part in job-related training and development
• Relocation cost (if applicable)

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce Degree or other related field preferred
• 2 years of experience in similar job, or other suitable combination of education and experience may be considered
• Experience working in Supply Chain is considered an asset
• Statistical data experience is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Gather & Analyze Data:

• Gather data, analyze & provide insights from various department/tools including Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Customer, Finance, and others
• Analyze and adjust demand plan based on statistical forecast, accuracy measures, and other inputs
• Statistical analysis of the system generated forecast, weekly and monthly maintenance activities in the system
• Publish weekly demand plan using Logility software
• Work with key stakeholders to evaluate and improve process to better meet the needs of the business
• Monitor monthly/weekly bookings vs forecast and raise issues/concerns on demand variations
• Coordinate with sales to understand the demand forecast drivers including any promotional plans

Maintenance of Forecast Data:

• Maintenance of forecast data which include adding new items, removing old items, keeping history clean for statistical forecast purposes, and maintaining regional splits

Reporting & Communicating:

• Responsible for publishing various daily, weekly & period end reports for publication to the business
• Close relationship with Supply Planning, Deployment, Sales, Marketing, PLC, CRM, Customer Service, & Finance
• Prepare and lead weekly demand review/ consensus meetings with Sales Account Managers

Other tasks:

• Comply with ICP safety policies & procedures, personal conduct, and housekeeping
• Work with key stakeholders to evaluate and improve process to better meet the needs of the business
• Support Supply Chain cost savings initiatives
• All other duties as assigned