Demand Planner

The Hillman Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in supply chain services seeks a Demand Planner to develop sales forecasts, manage projects, and collaborate with various teams. The ideal candidate will leverage their analytical skills, project management experience, and business acumen in a collegial environment focused on teamwork. With responsibilities including participating in S&OP meetings and improving business processes, this role is pivotal to the company's operations.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in supply chain and retail supply chain.
• 3-5 years' experience in project management.
• Ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain forecast accuracy through analysis on historical data.
• Lead and participate in monthly S&OP meetings.
• Manage projects through collaborating with internal business units.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Finance

Tools

MS Office Excel

MRP systems

Power BI

Job description

Who We Are & What We Do

The Hillman Group services a wide variety of customers in the Automotive, Industrial, Retail and Agricultural channels. We have products in Home Depot, Lowes, Canadian Tire, Walmart and more! Have you ever done any home improvement projects? If so, you likely know our products.

The Hillman Group Canada employs over 700 employees in 2 manufacturing facilities and 7 distribution facilities across Canada. We have a great group of professionals whose dedication and teamwork form the backbone of our company.

TITLE : Demand Planner LEVEL : IC5

MANAGER : Demand Planning Manager

DEPARTMENT : Demand Planning

Summary

The Demand Planner will lead the development of the sales estimates through accurate SKUL level forecasts by channel in collaboration with Marketing and Sales. This individual will establish relationships with internal and external customers and can present the analytical findings with accuracy and confidence. The Demand Planner will also assist the Demand Planning Manager develop, maintain, and present the company’s S&OP process, inventory projects, and other projects. He / she has strong business knowledge, systems acumen (JD Edwards, E1 & Gains) and capable to influence various teams to drive the total Supply Chain.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain forecast accuracy through analysis on historical data and cleanse from events impact.
• Manipulate the system to plan for demand changes outside of regular replenishment.
• Analyze customer provided forecasts and POS data to calculate an accurate forecast.
• Generate reports to review fill rates, inventory position, and sales for analysis and management review.
• Work with Sales to establish a Sales Estimates / Re-forecasts / Plan.
• Lead and participate in the monthly S&OP meetings to align systematic forecast to the Sales Estimates / Re-forecasts / Plan.
• Manage projects ( promos, new roll outs, buybacks, etc) through collaborating with internal business units ( Supply Planning, Sales, Marketing, etc).
• Works with internal partners to create, document and implement business processes.
• Demonstrates initiative to identify improvement opportunities that impact operational, procedural or financial areas.
• Analyzes the feasibility of and develops requirements for, new systems and enhancements to existing systems; ensures the system design fits the needs of the users.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; focus in Business Administration and Finance preferred.
• 3-5 years’ working experience in supply chain and retail supply chain
• 3-5 years’ experience working in project management.
• Ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders across multiple business units and levels.
• Superior analytical skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Excel and Word.
• Experience with MRP systems.
• Experience in project management.
• Power BI experience preferred

If you are interested in joining a fun and collaborative work environment, apply today!

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Upon request, we will, in consultation with the applicant, determine the nature of any accommodation that may be required.

The Hillman Group Canada ULC

900 Passmore Ave., Scarborough, ON M1X 0A1