Demand Planner

Midea; Markham; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Midea America Canada Corporation (MACC) is seeking a skilled Demand Planner responsible for forecasting product demand to optimize inventory levels. The role entails analyzing sales data, collaborating across departments, and minimizing costs by effectively managing inventory allocations. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical and communication skills, have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, and demonstrate initiative in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in demand planning.
• Takes initiative & has a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing sales data, market trends & other relevant information to predict future inventory demand.
• Develop inventory strategies to maintain optimal stock level, minimize stockouts & reduce excess inventory.
• Collaborate with sales, product managers, supply chain and possibly other departments to align forecasts & ensure seamless operations.
• Track forecast accuracy & monitoring inventory levels.
• Identify potential inventory risks and implement adjustments to improve forecast reliability.
• Identify opportunities to improve demand planning process, tools and systems.
• Manage inventory allocation on multiple platforms.
• Host CPFR & Consensus meetings.
• Manage different reports (ex; CPFR file, forecast accuracy report etc.).

Skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving skills

Technical skills

Tools

Demand planning software

Forecasting tools

Data analysis techniques

Job description

About Midea America Canada Corporation (MACC):
Midea America Canada Corporation (MACC) is a Global leader in home appliances manufacturing, dedicated to improving the lives of consumers through innovative, high-quality products. At MACC, we pride ourselves on fostering creativity and excellence in every aspect of our work.

Position Title: Demand Planner

Job Summary

Seeking a demand planner who will be responsible for forecasting future product demand to optimize inventory levels and ensure sufficient supply to meet customer needs while minimizing costs.

Essential Job Responsibilities

1. Analyzing sales data, market trends & other relevant information to predict future inventory demand.

2. Develop inventory strategies to maintainer optimal stock level, minimize stockouts & reduce excess inventory

3. Collaborate with sales, product managers, supply chain and possibly other departments to align forecasts & ensure seamless operations

4. Track forecast accuracy & monitoring inventory levels

5. Identify potential inventory risks and implement adjustments to improve forecast reliability.

6. Identify opportunities to improve demand planning process, tools and systems.

7. Manage inventory allocation on multiple platforms

8. Host CPFR & Consensus meetings.

9. Manage different reports (ex; CPFR file, forecast accuracy report ect.)

Required Qualifications

1. Analytical skills (proficiency in analyzing data & identifying trends)

2. Effective communication skills

3. Team player with strong organizational skills.

4. Problem solving skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

5. Takes initiative & has a strong sense of urgency.

6. Technical skills (experience with demand planning software, forecasting tools & data analysis techniques)

7. Minimum 2 years experience in demand planning.