Demand Planner***Planificateur, demande

Axis Communications; Oakville; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

IPEX is seeking a Demand Planner in Oakville, ON, hybrid role overseeing consensus forecasts and integrating market insights with SAP IBP. You will influence service levels, inventory performance, and supply chain responsiveness across Canadian operations.

You will partner with Sales, Manufacturing, and Product teams to translate data into actionable recommendations, lead forecasting processes, and advance planning capabilities through SAP IBP and analytics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain planning, or a related analytical role.

Responsibilities

• Shape and own demand forecasts by combining statistical analysis, market intelligence, customer trends, and commercial insights.
• Lead the consensus forecasting process by partnering with Sales and stakeholders to validate assumptions and drive commitments.
• Identify emerging demand trends, risks, and opportunities through performance analysis to improve forecast accuracy.
• Translate data into meaningful insights, reports, and recommendations that influence planning priorities.
• Support product launches and lifecycle changes by aligning demand plans with evolving market conditions.
• Contribute to SAP IBP adoption, forecasting enhancements, and process improvements.

Skills

Demand forecasting

S&OP/IBP

Cross-functional collaboration

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Power BI

SQL

Tableau

ERP systems (SAP IBP/APO)

SAP IBP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Analytics, or related discipline

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Snowflake

Tableau

SAP IBP

SAP APO

Job description

IPEX is one of North America’s leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

This role is a hybrid position based in Oakville, ON.

Job Summary

As a Demand Planner, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the demand plans that drive business decisions across IPEX's Canadian operations. Combining forecasting expertise, business insight, and market intelligence, you will help optimize service levels, inventory performance, and supply chain responsiveness. Working closely with Sales, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Product Management, and other business stakeholders, you will lead consensus forecasting efforts, challenge assumptions, evaluate risks and opportunities, and translate complex data into actionable recommendations. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence planning strategies, contribute to the continued evolution of SAP IBP, and help advance demand planning capabilities that support business growth and operational excellence across IPEX.

Principal Responsibilities

• Shape and own demand forecasts by combining statistical analysis, market intelligence, customer trends, and commercial insights to support business growth and operational performance.
• Lead the consensus forecasting process by partnering with Sales and business stakeholders to validate assumptions, challenge forecasts, and drive accountability and commitment to agreed-upon demand plans.
• Identify emerging demand trends, risks, and opportunities through ongoing performance analysis, using insights to strengthen forecast accuracy and support better business decisions.
• Translate complex data into meaningful insights, reports, and recommendations that influence planning priorities and improve organizational visibility.
• Support product launches, promotions, projects, and product lifecycle changes by ensuring demand plans accurately reflect evolving market conditions.
• Contribute to the advancement of IPEX's planning capabilities through forecasting enhancements, SAP IBP adoption, process improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of progressive experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain planning, or a related analytical role, preferably within a manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or consumer products environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Analytics, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and practical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with Sales and cross-functional stakeholders to build consensus, challenge assumptions, drive accountability, and influence business decisions.
• Proven experience developing demand forecasts, applying forecasting methodologies, and supporting S&OP/IBP processes.
• Strong communication, influencing, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, investigate variances, and translate data into actionable business insights.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis, with the ability to synthesize large volumes of information into actionable business insights.
• Experience working with ERP and demand planning platforms such as SAP IBP, SAP APO, or similar planning systems.
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, Snowflake, Tableau, or other reporting and data visualization tools is considered an asset.
• Self-motivated and resourceful, with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a dynamic environment.
• APICS (CPIM, CSCP) or similar professional certifications are considered an asset.

The compensation for this position is between $81,300 - $101,600 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at [e-mail]