Demand Planning Specialist — Lead 12-Month Forecast & S&OP

Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Coke Canada Bottling is seeking a Demand Planning Specialist to manage the nationwide demand planning process as part of the national S&OP cycle. The candidate will collaborate with Sales, Supply and Commercial to develop a monthly consensus forecast and maintain a 12-month horizon.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Math, Business, or Economics and at least 3 years in supply chain or statistical forecasting, with strong Excel and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Math, Business, or Economics.
• Minimum 3 years in supply chain / demand planning / statistical forecast or related field.
• Previous demand planning experience strongly preferred. Advanced Microsoft Excel experience required (pivot tables, data mining, etc.). SQL/Snowflake knowledge is an asset.
• Forecasting: Knowledge of demand forecasting techniques and inputs (e.g., business trends, seasonality, consumption patterns).
• Experience with ERP systems (JDA/ SAP APO/Oracle Demand Planning/Manugistics) and BW is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Generate a baseline 12-month statistical forecast model using Blue Yonder system.
• Determine, document and maintain all statistical parameters used to drive a ‘best fit’ model.
• Connect with Sales to understand the different forecast building blocks.
• Project short and long term volume estimates using inputs from Sales, Production Plants, Distribution and Marketing.
• Partner with Supply Planning to translate forecasts into actionable supply chain plans.
• Lead the Demand Review for the S&OP process with Sales, Supply and Leadership.
• Report forecast accuracy, identify root causes for inaccuracies, and improve the demand plan.
• Lead continuous improvement in Demand Planning.

Skills

Forecasting

Demand planning

Excel

SQL

Snowflake

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Math, Business, or Economics

Tools

JDA

SAP APO

Oracle Demand Planning

Manugistics

BW

Job description

Coke Canada Bottling is seeking a Demand Planning Specialist to manage the nationwide demand planning process as part of the national S&OP cycle. The candidate will collaborate with Sales, Supply and Commercial to develop a monthly consensus forecast and maintain a 12-month horizon.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Math, Business, or Economics and at least 3 years in supply chain or statistical forecasting, with strong Excel and ERP experience.