Demand Planner

Umbra; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Demand Planner to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing demand forecasts, collaborating with sales and e-commerce teams, and optimizing inventory management processes across global distribution centers. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a proactive mindset, and a passion for continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company that values innovation and teamwork, offering a fast-paced work environment and opportunities for professional growth. Join a team where your contributions will make a significant impact on the company's success!

Benefits

Incentive programs

Group benefits

RRSP

Continuous learning opportunities

On-site gourmet café

Full gym facilities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Demand Planning with knowledge of forecasting processes.
• Proficient in demand planning applications and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage demand plans and ensure inventory availability in DCs.
• Collaborate with teams to drive revenue growth and improve service levels.

Skills

Demand Planning

Inventory Management

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Forecasting Algorithms

Education

Post-secondary education in related field

Degree in Mathematics with concentration in Statistics

Tools

APO (Advanced Planner Optimizer)

SAP MRP

Microsoft Excel

Reporting Software

Job description

Demand Planner, Scarborough, Ontario
Full-Time Permanent Employment

We are Umbra... We share a vision of creating original, modern, casual, and affordable design for every room in the home. We are a privately owned, Canadian company with over 35 years of industry experience. Led by one of our founders, our designs can be found in over 120 countries across five continents. Our global success is attributed to our entrepreneurial nature and a desire to push ourselves, and each other, beyond our limits.

About this role … Are you a collaborative, proven strategic thinker excited by applying your skill set in analytics and inventory management to e-commerce? Are you looking for a once-in-a-lifetime career opportunity to be part of a global Demand Planning and Inventory Management team?

What you’ll do …

1. Responsible for assigned customers’ demand plan/forecast – ensure inventory in-stock in different global distribution centers (DC’s)
2. Collaborate with Sales and E-Commerce teams to develop strategies to drive revenue growth
3. Monitor customer performance scorecard (together with Customer Operations) and facilitate actions to improve service levels specifically on inventory fulfillment/fill rate
4. Develop and implement innovative processes in demand planning
5. Develop analytics to identify opportunities and risks and recommend appropriate actions including efficient capacity planning for DC’s
6. Together with Product Development team, ensure efficient and timely process flow of new product releases
7. Work actively with teams to ensure that APO (Advanced Planner Optimizer) is effective and integrates seamlessly with SAP MRP & Sales Order modules including proper reporting in BW
8. Develop strong relationship with Operations by timely communication on any forecast shifts that will impact DC’s
9. Demonstrate visible leadership in ongoing process improvement initiatives

What you’ll bring …

1. Experience: 5+ years of experience in a Demand Planning role with a solid understanding of complex forecasting processes and algorithms.
2. Technical Skills: Highly proficient computer skills with extensive experience in any Demand Planning/Forecasting application (APO and SAP experience an asset), Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and other reporting software.
3. Education: Post secondary education/degree in related field (degree in Mathematics, with a concentration in Statistics will be an asset)

What you are….

1. You demonstrate a “no job is too small” mentality; you like to roll up your sleeves, jump in and get it done!
2. You are a versatile thinker with strong analytical, systems and numerical skills with capacity to master complexity. You balance an analytical approach applying business and people-centric perspective when problem solving.
3. You are a goal-oriented high achiever who acts proactively and takes initiative.
4. You encourage collaboration and are a team player who can develop and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.
5. You take a “business first” approach, apply expertise within this context. You demonstrate assertiveness in pursuing open issues to closure. You provide input to create improved processes.
6. You thrive in a fast-paced working environment. You have a strong sense of urgency, are self-motivated and work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.

What we offer … A fast-paced, mind-blowing work experience like no other. Umbra is a place where innovative minds thrive and make things happen. We value our unique work space, our global mindset and our distinct design-centric culture.

We offer all Permanent Full-time associates incentive programs, group benefits and RRSP, as well as more exciting things like continuous learning opportunities, recognition galore, an on-site gourmet café to treat yourself, and full gym facilities to work it off after. Overall, a pretty great place to work!