Demand Planning Analyst

FGF Brands; Canada; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Tuition reimbursement

Discount program

Job summary

FGF Brands seeks a Demand Planner (Supply Chain Analyst) to drive reporting and forecasting across our supply chain. You will run reports and tools to support decisions, collaborate with Sales & Marketing, and evolve into predictive analysis as automation increases.

The role requires post-secondary education in Business, 2–3 years in supply chain, advanced Excel, and exposure to ERP; VBA or Python skills are a plus. This is a full-time Canada-based position.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Business; preferably with focus on Supply Chain.
• 2–3 years of supply chain experience or equivalent.
• Advanced Excel is a must.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent communication are required.
• Experience with ERP systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Run reports/tools to support decision making in Supply Chain.
• Collaborate with Sales & Marketing to develop and maintain the Sales Forecast.
• Monitor forecast performance and adjust projections after consulting with Sales.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects across the organization.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary education in Business (Supply Chain focus)

Tools

VBA

Python

ERP systems

Job description

We're a naan traditional company… Reporting to the Supply Chain Team Leader, the main responsibility as Demand Planner (Supply Chain Analyst) is to run a series of reports /

Summary

We're a naan traditional company… Reporting to the Supply Chain Team Leader, the main responsibility as Demand Planner (Supply Chain Analyst) is to run a series of reports / tools facilitating decisions in Supply Chain; As we continue to automate some of these reports / tools, the role will evolve into more predictive analysis of supply chain events.

What FGF Offers:

• FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training. Unleashing Your Potential
• Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, & a generous flexible medical / Health spending account
• RRSP matching program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc.

Primary Responsibilities

• Run reports / tools used to support decision making in Supply Chain
• Thorough understanding of material and information flow across the internal FGF supply chain
• Collaborate with Sales & Marketing to develop and maintain the Sales Forecast that drives the production planning process.
• Thorough understanding of how new products are introduced (from a planning view point)
• Thorough understanding of promotion cycles by customer, product transitions, fluctuating trends, product seasonality
• Monitor sales forecast performance and reflect in forecasting future sales after consulting with the Sales team
• Perform ad-hoc analysis requests, as required
• Participate in continuous improvement projects by collaborating closely with other teams in the organization

Required Experience

• Post-secondary education in Business, preferable with focus on Supply Chain
• 2-3 years of supply chain experience or equivalent.
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced Excel is a must
• VBA, Python or any other language for statistical computing and data visualization would be a strength
• Some ERP experience required

What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?

Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own creativity and out of the box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.

In compliance with Ontario's Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.

FGF Brands may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our recruitment and selection process. These tools may assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants. AI tools are used to support our recruitment process, with final hiring decisions made by our recruitment and hiring teams.

FGF Brands is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please let our recruitment team know, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.