Demand Planner

Midea Canada; Markham; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A company specializing in home appliances is seeking a Demand Planner to optimize inventory and forecast product demand. The ideal candidate should possess analytical skills, effective communication, and at least 2 years of experience in demand planning. This role involves collaborating with various teams to align forecasts and ensure seamless operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in demand planning.
• Proficiency in analyzing data & identifying trends.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting future product demand to optimize inventory levels.
• Collaborating with sales, product managers, and supply chain.
• Identifying opportunities to improve demand planning process.

Skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication skills

Team player

Problem solving skills

Technical skills

Tools

Demand planning software

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

• Analyzing sales data, market trends & other relevant information to predict future inventory demand.
• Develop inventory strategies to maintainer 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 ect.)
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Analytical skills (proficiency in analyzing data & identifying trends)
• Effective communication skills
• Team player with strong organizational skills.
• Problem solving skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Takes initiative & has a strong sense of urgency.
• Technical skills (experience with demand planning software, forecasting tools & data analysis techniques)
• Minimum 2 years experience in demand planning.