Demand Planner

Univar Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Univar Solutions is seeking a Demand Planner in Toronto to collaborate with Sales, Purchasing and Product Management to maintain accurate forecasts and ensure customer demand is met. This role focuses on inventory metrics and reporting to optimize stocking strategies across the district.

Ideal candidates have a related degree and PMAC/APICS training with strong Excel skills and a customer-service mindset. The position is based at Univar Solutions Canada Ltd in North York and offers competitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or college diploma with PMAC/APICS training or related experience.
• Strong organizational, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize in a dynamic, high-paced environment with customer service focus.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills; SAP knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as key support pillar to Purchasing Manager and Procurement Analyst.
• Collaborate with Purchasing & Commercial teams to maintain forecasts and ensure material availability.
• Help manage district-level targets like Days Inventory on Hand and forecast accuracy.
• Review Customer Demand Forecast entries to confirm source and meet demand.
• Assist in evaluating stocking strategy and generate reports for purchasing and planning.
• Provide backup coverage for Procurement Analyst when needed.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Ability to prioritize

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree or College diploma in related field

PMAC or APICS training or related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

A Place Where People Matter.

Start your career journey with Univar Solutions! Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you.

Primary Purpose

The Demand Planner is responsible for collaborating with Sales, Purchasing, and Product Management to maintain adequate forecasts of materials and ensure availability for customer requirements.

What you'll do

• Act as key support pillar to Purchasing Manager and Procurement Analyst
• Collaborates closely with Purchasing & Commercial teams to maintain adequate forecasts of materials and ensure availability for customer requirements
• Help manage district-level targets such as Days Inventory on Hand, Unproductive Inventory reduction, and forecast accuracy
• Reviews Customer Demand Forecast (CDF) entries to confirm source and ability to meet demand
• Assist in evaluating stocking strategy and generates various reporting to support purchasing and planning activities
• Provides backup coverage for Procurement Analyst when necessary

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree or College diploma in a related program and two (2) years specialized training (PMAC, APICS, or related work experience) is required
• Strong organizational, written and oral communication skills are required
• Must understand and practice customer service excellence and have strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize in a dynamic and high-paced environment
• The successful applicant must also demonstrate initiative, autonomy, ethics and the ability to analyze alternatives and manage competing priorities
• Candidates must possess advanced skills in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Knowledge of SAP would be considered an asset

Where you'll work

Univar Solutions Canada Ltd
64 Arrow Rd, North York, Ontario M9M 2L9

Pay and benefits

This position is currently vacant. The annual expected salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

What you can expect

• Strong work/life flexibility
• To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company
• To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus (if applicable to your role) and annual salary reviews
• Competitive pay and benefits

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees' physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail].