Forecasting Analyst

Canadian Tire; Toronto; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Tire Corporation invites applications for a Forecasting Analyst position in Toronto, Ontario. This role focuses on building product-level demand forecasts for regular, promotional, and seasonal activities, using historical data and JDA Software to guide inventory and shipments nationwide.

You will monitor forecast accuracy, collaborate with Category Business Managers, Marketing Planners, and Replenishment Analysts, and drive continuous improvement in forecast bias and store service

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Economics, Commerce, Mathematics, or Engineering is preferred.
• Experience in forecasting, merchandising, marketing, or retail is considered a strong asset.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills with the ability to use analytics to produce meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey findings and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Create product-level forecasts for regular, promotional, and seasonal activities using JDA Software and other in-house tools.
• Monitor demand variances against forecast and formulate corrective actions to ensure organizational targets are met.
• Manage short and long-term aggregate forecasts in line with financial targets across the assigned business category.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Category Business Managers, Category Business Planners, Marketing Promotional Planners, Replenishment Analysts, and the Forecasting Manager.
• Drive continuous improvement in forecast error and bias reduction, and improvements in store service levels.
• Leverage historical data, product knowledge, and market data to inform demand planning decisions.

Skills

Forecasting experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business/Economics/Commerce/Mathematics/Engineering

Tools

JDA Software

Excel

Job description

Canadian Tire Corporation — one of Canada's most admired retail companies — is looking for a Forecasting Analyst to join their team in Toronto, Ontario. This is a role at the core of the business, sitting at the intersection of data, strategy, and retail operations, with a direct impact on the company's financial health and product availability nationwide.

In this position, you'll be building product-level demand forecasts for regular, promotional, and seasonal activities across an assigned business category. You'll draw on historical data, market intelligence, and tools like JDA Software to guide inventory and shipment planning — work that keeps Canadian Tire's shelves stocked and its business moving forward.

About the Role: Forecasting Analyst

The Forecasting Analyst is responsible for developing and maintaining accurate forecasts for both consumer and dealer (store) demand within a specific product category. You'll monitor how actual demand stacks up against your forecast, identify variances, and take corrective action to keep sales, inventory, and shipment targets on track. Success in this role is measured by continuous improvement in forecast error and bias reduction, as well as improvement in store service levels.

Collaboration is central to this role. You'll work closely with Category Business Managers, Category Business Planners, Marketing Promotional Planners, Replenishment Analysts, and a Forecasting Manager — making your ability to communicate clearly and build relationships across teams just as important as your analytical skills.

Benefits and Salary

Canadian Tire offers a broadband salary range of $53,000 – $88,000, with a typical hiring range between $53,000 and $70,000. Final compensation depends on your experience, internal equity, industry benchmarks, and role-specific requirements. Beyond base pay, employees receive comprehensive benefits and retirement programs, performance incentives, continuing education programs, career growth opportunities, and product discounts. The enhanced flex benefits package includes mental health benefits of $5,000 per year for eligible employees and their families, along with well-being tools and resources. Canadian Tire Profit Sharing is also available to eligible employees.

Job Details

Job Type: Full-Time

Company: Canadian Tire

Location: Toronto, ON

Requisition ID: JR132785

Date Posted: September 8, 2026

Pay: $53,000 – $88,000 per year (typical hiring range: $53,000 – $70,000)

Responsibilities

Day to day, the Forecasting Analyst uses a blend of data tools, product knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration to keep demand forecasts accurate and inventory plans aligned with business targets. These responsibilities touch everything from routine monitoring to strategic planning across short and long-term horizons.

• Create product-level forecasts for regular, promotional, and seasonal activities using JDA Software and other in-house tools
• Monitor demand variances against forecast and formulate corrective actions to ensure organizational targets are met
• Manage short and long-term aggregate forecasts in line with financial targets across the assigned business category
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Category Business Managers, Category Business Planners, Marketing Promotional Planners, Replenishment Analysts, and the Forecasting Manager
• Drive continuous improvement in forecast error and bias reduction, and improvements in store service levels
• Leverage historical data, product knowledge, and market and competitive data to inform demand planning decisions

Requirements / Skills

This role suits an analytically minded professional who is comfortable working with large datasets, communicating insights to a variety of stakeholders, and operating in a fast-paced retail environment. Canadian Tire values people who can turn data into actionable recommendations and build strong working relationships across teams.

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Economics, Commerce, Mathematics, or Engineering is preferred
• Experience in forecasting, merchandising, marketing, or retail is considered a strong asset
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills with the ability to use analytics to produce meaningful insights and recommendations
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across multiple stakeholder groups
• Clear written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey findings and recommendations