Senior Demand Planner

California Innovations Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the distribution sector is seeking a Senior Demand Planner to optimize demand management and forecasting. This mid-senior level position involves close collaboration with various teams to drive business success. Ideal candidates will have at least four years of experience in demand planning within the CPG industry and proficiency in relevant tools such as Excel and demand planning software. The role offers competitive compensation, a flexible hybrid work environment, and a focus on professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

RRSP Plan with Partial Company Match

Flexible work environment

Professional growth and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain management.
• Experience in the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry.
• Experience leading demand planning meetings and presenting data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of the demand management function.
• Drive the S&OP and monthly business planning processes.
• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using historical data.

Skills

Demand planning methodologies

Statistical forecasting techniques

Collaboration and communication skills

Advanced Excel skills

Data analysis and modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree or College diploma in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Demand planning software

Power BI

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for an energetic and detail-driven Senior Demand Planner to lead the demand function to keep our supply chain running at its best. In this role, you’ll dive into data to develop accurate forecasts and will partner closely with cross-functional teams including purchasing, inventory control, logistics, and sales to ensure accurate demand planning aligned with business goals.

If you thrive on turning insights into action, love solving complex challenges, and want to make an impact, this is the role for you!

Responsibilities

• Ownership of the demand management function.
• Drive the S&OP and monthly business planning processes.
• Lead monthly cross-functional S&OP meetings involving Sales, Finance, Operations, to resolve supply-demand gaps and make informed decisions.
• Integrate best practices for key Demand Management processes such as S&OP, demand planning and budgeting, and innovation forecast and execution.
• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using historical sales data, market trends, and inputs from sales and marketing teams.
• Lead demand forecasting initiatives, helping to drive process optimization and continuous improvement.
• Develop, implement and maintain relevant reports and tools pertaining to the Demand Planning process.
• Develop operational demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation (customer, SKU level, product type, etc.) for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function and the forecast.
• Support new product introductions with demand planning and forecasting.
• Act as the subject matter expert for demand planning best practices within the organization.
• Develop and implement the Demand Planning module / Supply planning workbench within NetSuite as the primary forecasting system tool.
• Support business decisions through data-driven insights.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for

• Post secondary education (Bachelor’s degree or College diploma) in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain management roles within the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry.
• Proficiency in demand planning methodologies, statistical forecasting techniques, and demand modeling.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Expertise in using demand planning software and advanced Excel skills for data analysis and modeling (Experience with Power BI is considered a strong asset)
• Experience in leading demand planning meetings, presenting forecast updates, and driving decision-making based on data-driven insights.
• Experience identifying and mitigating risks related to demand variability, supply chain disruptions, and market dynamics
• Strong collaboration and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Resilience in handling challenges and setbacks, maintaining focus, and driving results despite obstacles

What we will offer

• Competitive compensation
• Participation in our Health, Dental and Vision Benefits program
• Participation in our RRSP Plan and Partial Company Match
• Flexible work environment : we appreciate how important flexibility is to our employees. While we work hard to meet business and customer needs, we balance that with flexibility needs
• Be part of a culture that supports professional growth and development

Hybrid

This role embraces a hybrid working environment to support collaboration and flexibility.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values the unique skills and experiences of each candidate, recognizing that every prospective team member contributes to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Should you require any disability-related accommodation to support your participation in our recruitment process, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Management and Manufacturing

Industries : Manufacturing