Hybrid Demand Planner | S&OP Forecasting Expert

Coca-Cola Bottlers (CONA Services); Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Retirement program

Paid vacation

Job summary

Coke Canada Bottling is seeking a Demand Planning Specialist to manage the monthly consensus demand plan (12-month horizon) in collaboration with Sales and Supply. You will lead the dialogue with customers and products to drive accurate forecasts.

The role reports to the Manager, Demand Planning and requires 3+ years in planning, strong Excel, and ERP exposure, with a hybrid work setup (3 days in-office).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Math, Business, or Economics.
• Minimum 3 years in supply chain / demand planning / statistical forecast or related field.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel experience; SQL knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with ERP systems (JDA, SAP APO, Oracle Demand Planning, Manugistics) and BW is a plus.
• CPG industry experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Generate baseline 12-month forecast model using Blue Yonder and maintain statistical parameters.
• Collaborate with Sales to understand forecast building blocks.
• Project short and long-term volume estimates using input from Sales, Plants, Distribution, Marketing.
• Partner with Supply Planning to translate forecasts into supply plans optimizing inventory and service.
• Lead the Demand Review for the S&OP process with Sales, Supply and Leadership.
• Report forecast accuracy and drive improvements to the demand plan.
• Lead continuous improvement in Demand Planning.

Skills

Advanced Excel

SQL

Demand forecasting

CPG experience

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 monthly consensus demand plan (12-month horizon) in collaboration with Sales and Supply. You will lead the dialogue with customers and products to drive accurate forecasts.

The role reports to the Manager, Demand Planning and requires 3+ years in planning, strong Excel, and ERP exposure, with a hybrid work setup (3 days in-office).