Demand Planner

Infra Pipe Solutions; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Mississauga is seeking a proactive Demand Planner to support its SIOP process. The ideal candidate will drive data-informed demand forecasts, collaborate across functions, and lead the SIOP meetings. Essential experience includes 5+ years in demand planning within manufacturing, expertise in PowerBI, and strong communication skills. A competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career advancement opportunities

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, or operations planning within a manufacturing or industrial business.
• Very strong understanding of SIOP principles and operations in structured, cross-functional environments.
• Expertise in data analysis and forecasting tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a rolling 90-day demand forecast at the product family, customer, and regional level.
• Lead weekly SIOP meetings to present forecast assumptions and recommend adjustments.
• Work cross-functionally to link demand planning with supply, logistics, and workforce plans.

Skills

Data analysis

Forecasting tools

Collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

PowerBI

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

We are currently seeking a proactive and analytical Demand Planner to support the implementation and evolution of our Single Integrated Operations Plan (SIOP) process. This role will be critical in driving accurate, data-informed demand forecasts that align commercial insights with operational execution. You'll enable better decision-making across sales, supply chain, and production by delivering forecast visibility, scenario modeling, and customer-aligned planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Forecasting & Analytics
• Develop and maintain a rolling 90-day demand forecast at the product family, customer, and regional level.
• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and customer input to generate high-fidelity forecasts.
• Integrate account-level planning, sales funnel inputs, and rebate strategy impacts into the forecasting model.
• Use PowerBI, Excel, and ERP data to visualize trends, identify variances, and support decision-making.
• SIOP Process Ownership
• Actively lead weekly SIOP meetings to present forecast assumptions, identify risks/opportunities, and recommend adjustments.
• Align closely with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to ensure demand plans are integrated across planning functions.
• Drive improvements to forecast accuracy, lead time visibility, and inventory optimization through structured cadence and reporting.
• Collaboration & Planning Integration
• Work cross-functionally to link demand planning with supply, logistics, and workforce plans.
• Translate customer trends and pipeline data into actionable insights for supply planning teams.
• Partner with RSMs to capture sales inputs and monitor potential demand shifts related to promotions, rebates, or customer performance.
• Process & Tool Development
• Support the automation of demand planning processes, including potential scenario simulation or digital supply chain capabilities (nice to have).
• Help evolve forecasting tools and templates as part of Infra Pipe’s broader SIOP toolkit rollout.
• Track and report on forecast accuracy and root causes for variance.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, or operations planning within a manufacturing or industrial business.
• Expertise in data analysis and forecasting tools (Excel, PowerBI, or ERP systems like IQMS/SAP).
• Very strong understanding of SIOP principles and the ability to operate in structured, cross-functional planning environments.
• Essential to work with both quantitative data and qualitative business intelligence from sales and customer teams.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with MTS/MTO segmentation in manufacturing.
• Exposure to CRM systems or pricing data to inform demand assumptions.
• Familiarity with control tower or scenario-based planning tools.
• Knowledge of rebate strategies and their impact on demand behavior.

We Offer

• Competitive, comprehensive salary based on experience.
• Strong safety programs.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and PTO.
• Ongoing training and support.