Junior Demand Planner

Badia Spices, Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company is seeking a Junior Demand Planner to create accurate demand forecasts and ensure product availability. The role involves analyzing sales trends, tracking KPIs, and collaborating with Sales and Supply Chain. Ideal for someone early in their planning career, it offers the chance to learn forecasting best practices in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a relevant degree and strong Excel skills. This full-time position is based in Vancouver, Canada.

Qualifications

• 1 year in Demand Planning, Supply Chain, or Data Analytics experience preferred.
• Familiarity with forecasting concepts is essential.
• Must be detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Assist in generating monthly SKU/customer forecasts.
• Update forecast files with sales inputs and promotions.
• Maintain data accuracy and prepare reports for S&O meetings.
• Track KPIs and flag shortages or overstock.
• Collaborate with Sales and Supply Chain to validate assumptions.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Junior Demand Planner – Food Industry
Location: Miami, FL
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role: Join our team as a Junior Demand Planner and help create accurate demand forecasts to ensure product availability. You’ll analyze sales trends, monitor forecast accuracy, and collaborate with Sales and Supply Chain in a fast‑paced food environment. Perfect for someone early in their planning career who is analytical and eager to learn the full S&O process.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in generating monthly SKU/customer forecasts using tools like Excel and ERP systems.
• Update forecast files with sales inputs, promotions, and seasonality.
• Maintain data accuracy and prepare dashboards/reports for S&O meetings.
• Track KPIs (forecast accuracy, inventory levels) and flag shortages or overstock.
• Collaborate with Sales and Supply Chain to validate assumptions and address constraints.
• Learn forecasting best practices and support process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 1 year in Demand Planning, Supply Chain, or Data Analytics.
• Strong Excel skills; familiarity with forecasting concepts.
• Experience with planning tools (Streamline, SAP, Power BI) is a plus.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and strong communicator.