Demand planner - Fed Supply

Bilinguallink; Marieville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Retirement plan

Telemedicine

Professional development

Job summary

Bilinguallink is seeking a Demand Planner to support the evolution of its S&OP process on Montreal’s South Shore. You will forecast demand, analyze data, and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and operations.

Responsibilities include leading demand reviews, monitoring Forecast Accuracy, Bias, and MAPE, developing scenarios, and driving improvements to planning processes in a bilingual, fast‑moving manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field
• Minimum of 5 years in Demand Planning, S&OP, IBP, or Supply Chain
• Experience in a B2B manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of S&OP processes and demand forecasting KPIs
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with planning systems; knowledge of D365 is a plus
• Bilingual in French and English
• Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills
• Autonomous, business-minded, and adaptable to change

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short-, medium-, and long-term demand forecasts.
• Analyze historical data, market trends, orders, and input from commercial teams.
• Identify gaps, risks, and opportunities impacting future demand.
• Lead demand review meetings with Sales, Marketing, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor KPIs including Forecast Accuracy, Forecast Bias, and MAPE.
• Develop scenarios and recommendations to support S&OP decisions.
• Contribute to improvements, standardization, and automation of planning processes

Skills

Demand forecasting

S&OP

Analytical skills

Communication

Influencing skills

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

D365 asset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

D365

Job description

Mission

Our client, a growing manufacturing company located on Montreal’s South Shore, is looking for a Demand Planner to support the evolution of its S&OP process. Reporting to management, the Demand Planner will be responsible for demand forecasting, facilitating S&OP demand reviews, and continuously improving planning processes. This role requires strong analytical, influencing, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short-, medium-, and long-term demand forecasts.
• Analyze historical data, market trends, orders, and input from commercial teams.
• Identify gaps, risks, and opportunities that may impact future demand.
• Lead demand review meetings with Sales, Marketing, and other key stakeholders.
• Monitor key KPIs, including Forecast Accuracy, Forecast Bias, and MAPE.
• Develop scenarios and recommendations to support S&OP decision-making.
• Contribute to the improvement, standardization, and automation of planning processes.

Your profile

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Demand Planning, S&OP, IBP, or Supply Chain.
• Experience in a B2B manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of S&OP processes and demand forecasting KPIs.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP or planning systems; knowledge of D365 is an asset.
• Bilingual in French and English.
• Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills.
• Autonomous, business-minded, and comfortable working in a transforming environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan, largely employer-paid.
• Retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Telemedicine services and Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional development opportunities.