Demand Planner

Irving Consumer Products; Dieppe; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Irving Consumer Products is seeking a dedicated candidate for a role focused on data analysis and demand planning. This position will involve gathering insights from various departments and enhancing collaboration across teams to meet business needs. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience, contributing to a dynamic team focused on producing high-quality consumer products.

Benefits

Flexible medical, dental, and vision plan

Employee & family assistance program

RRSP matching program

Health & Wellness reimbursements

Product purchase program

Job-related training and development opportunities

Relocation cost (if applicable)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar job or suitable combination of education and experience.
• Experience working in Supply Chain is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gather data, analyze and provide insights from various departments.
• Monitor bookings vs forecast and address demand variations.
• Publish various reports for the business.

Skills

Statistical data experience

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor of Commerce Degree

Job description

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)
  
  

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
  
  

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
  
  

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

At Irving Consumer Products , we know the key to success is our people.

We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products – including national brands Royale in Canada and Scotties in the US - and private label. We also produce baby diapers under our Royale brand as well as private label diapers and training pants for North American retailers.

We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers.

Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. Each year, its forest operations harvest less than 2 percent of the forest it manages, ensuring that the company grows more wood than it harvests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the J.D. Irving Forest Supply Chain has been declared carbon neutral.