Senior Demand Planner

Masco Canada; St. Thomas; Hybrid; CAD 59,000 - 92,620; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Rewards and Compensation

A defined contribution Registered Pension Plan with employer matching

Benefit insurance coverage including health, dental, and travel

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities for development and growth

Job summary

Masco Canada is seeking a Senior Demand Planner for their St. Thomas, ON office. This hybrid role involves leading the S&OP process, demand planning activities, and ensuring alignment across Sales, Product, and Supply teams. Candidates should have 5–8 years of experience in demand planning and possess strong qualifications in analysis, communication, and collaboration. A competitive compensation package is offered along with opportunities for development and growth.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, S&OP & IBP.
• Proven track record of analyzing data and making informed decisions.
• Advanced skills in SQL and Power BI required.
• Strong work ethics and a collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Lead the S&OP process for the Bathing department.
• Drive maturity in demand planning and improve process cadence.
• Collaborate with Sales and Supply Planning teams for alignment.
• Own KPI reporting and improve demand signal quality.

Skills

Analysis

Decision-making

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Forecasting

Critical thinking

Data visualization

SQL

Education

Minimum 3-year diploma or university degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or related field

ASCM/APICS certification

IBF – CPF or ACPF certification

Tools

Netstock

JD Edwards ERP

Power BI

MS Office (Excel/VBA)

Job description

SENIOR DEMAND PLANNER (Hybrid – St. Thomas, ON Office)

We’re looking for a Senior Demand Planner to join our Supply Chain team. If you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are excited to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• Lead the Bathing department S&OP process, including cycle management, material preparation, data review, outcome publishing, and tactical system updates in Netstock/JDE
• Lead the demand planning activities for the Commercial category, for US and Canada, responsible for Trade and Intercompany Channels
• Lead cross‑functional alignment and demand planning topics, ensuring consistent understanding of assumptions, risks, and opportunities across Sales, Product, Finance, and Supply
• Drive maturity of the bathing department S&OP process, improving cadence, data quality, standard work, and engagement
• Serve as backup for the S&OP Manager, supporting facilitation and execution of the broader S&OP process when required
• Represent demand planning in S&OP meetings, ensuring continuity of process and clear communication of risks, opportunities, and forecast performance
• Provide backup leadership for the demand planning team, supporting workload management and decision‑making during leadership absence
• Provide coaching to demand planners to elevate forecasting capability, analytics, and overall maturity
• Act as the first point of consultation and escalation for complex forecasting issues before they reach the S&OP Manager
• Lead or support high‑impact cross‑functional analysis beyond the team’s scope (e.g., Retail, Ecommerce, Bathing metrics: Lags 1 & 3 accuracy, Lags 1 & 3 bias)
• Own KPI reporting for bathing department and demand planning, including variance narratives, trend analysis, and leadership insights
• Support supply chain by improving demand signal quality, contributing to stronger fill rate and inventory performance
• Own a rolling 16‑month demand forecast at the SKU‑customer level, incorporating statistical, Sales, and Category inputs
• Improve forecast accuracy by reducing bias, applying analytics, and leveraging customer trends
• Conduct root‑cause analysis on forecast misses and drive continuous improvement
• Maintain and enhance forecasting metrics and trackers (accuracy, bias, etc.)
• Lead monthly demand planning meetings with Sales, presenting data‑driven recommendations
• Collaborate with Supply Planning to minimize disruptions and ensure alignment
• Support continuous improvement of the S&OP process, including routines, reporting, tools, data quality and analytical methods
• Execute monthly forecasting procedures utilizing Netstock
• Partner with Sales, Category, and Finance to understand demand drivers and assumptions

What You Will Bring

• Minimum 3‑year college diploma or university degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Statistics, or related field
• ASCM/APICS certification strongly preferred
• IBF – CPF or ACPF certification strongly preferred
• 5–8 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, S&OP & IBP
• Prior experience with CPFR and exposure to S&OP/IBP
• Demonstrated excellence in analysis, decision‑making, and problem solving
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel/VBA/Power Query, Power Automate, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Advanced knowledge of Power BI (dashboards, data models)
• SQL familiarity (e.g., Viewpoint Sequel)
• ERP experience (JD Edwards preferred)
• Familiarity with demand planning systems (e.g., Netstock)
• Familiarity with statistical concepts as they relate to forecasting
• Strong work ethics and positive team attitude, with the ability to collaborate across functions
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for non‑technical audiences
• A collaborative team player with strong influencing skills, able to build trust and alignment across stakeholders
• Action‑oriented, comfortable taking calculated risks to drive customer and business value
• Outcome‑focused, with strong critical thinking and visualization skills to enable continuous improvement
• Knowledgeable in the Supply Chain umbrella, not limited to Demand Planning
• Skilled at balancing tactical execution with broader S&OP process thinking
• Skilled at handling ambiguous challenges

What’s In It For You

• Competitive Rewards and Compensation
• Defined Contribution Registered Pension Plan (optional) with employer matching
• Deferred Profit‑Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Benefit insurance coverage from Day 1, including health, dental, and travel insurance
• Employee Assistance Program—access to health and wellness resources
• Employee Store, Employee Purchase Program, Dell Discount Program, GoodLife Fitness Discounts, and more
• 2 paid volunteer days to support the communities we live and work in
• Opportunities for development and growth, including Onboarding, Buddy and Mentoring programs, LinkedIn Learning, and other virtual and in‑class learning opportunities
• Participation in employee‑led committees such as the Wellness Committee, Masco United (Inclusion & Belonging Committee), Philanthropy Committee, Organizational Pulse Committee, or employee impact groups

Hiring Range: $59,000.00 – $92,620.00 CAD

Please note: Masco Canada has an accommodation process in place and provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations to be in place before your first step of the selection process.

Masco Canada may use automated and AI‑driven tools to screen, assess, and/or select applicants, and by proceeding with the application process, applicants give their express consent to such use by Masco Canada.

This posting represents an active vacancy for which the company is currently recruiting.

Masco Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.