Strategic Demand & Materials Planner

Umdasch Group; Varennes; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Doka Canada is seeking a Demand Planner to ensure accurate material planning and availability aligned with project forecasts. You will coordinate with the Distribution Center and subsidiaries to meet client needs on time and in full, and collaborate with suppliers to manage customized material orders.

You will participate in Sales & Operations discussions, monitor stock levels, and optimize safety stock to minimize costs while supporting seamless supply chain operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply chain or Logistics. Commercial / Technical qualification is a plus;
• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction or similarly fast-paced environments, ideally involving seasonal or fluctuating material needs.
• Excellent communication skills in English and French
• Ability to work independently and achieve results with minimal supervision;
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;
• Know-how and product knowledge (cost calculation, company accounts, inventory valuation, order processing, inventory and data management systems);
• Substantial working knowledge of logistics processes and policies (material/yard/ transport logistics)

Responsibilities

• Material Planning & Availability: Ensure material planning and availability as per project forecasts, coordinating with the Distribution Center and other subsidiaries to meet customer needs and requirements on time and in full.
• Collaborate with external suppliers to manage orders for customized materials.
• Order Processing: Manage material order processing, ensuring timely and accurate placement of orders and updating delivery dates in collaboration with the commercial department.
• Sales & Operations Meetings: Attend meetings to understand future requirements and forecasts from the sales team, ensuring alignment with material planning.
• Stock Level Optimization: Monitor and optimize stock levels, including safety stock, to ensure availability at the lowest possible cost.
• Sourcing Coordination: Coordinate sourcing activities with the Supply Planner and Head of Operations to avoid negative inventories and ensure timely material reservations.
• Engineering Coordination: Work with the Engineering team to find substitutions or alternate materials in case of shortages or long lead times.
• Return Planning: Coordinate return planning from client job sites with other departments to maintain appropriate stock levels and avoid surplus materials.
• Material Movement Monitoring: Proactively monitor material movements, addressing and resolving disputes or issues during project periods.
• Reporting & Period Closings: Adhere to reporting deadlines and support period closings, ensuring timely creation and approval of orders as per authority levels.
• Logistics Management: Manage logistics requirements within the branch, coordinating transport and release of materials with other subsidiaries; ensure transport costs are optimized.
• Additional Responsibilities: Take on other tasks and projects as assigned by the Head of Operations, participate in departmental meetings, and work to reduce transport costs.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/French

Independent work

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply chain or Logistics

Job description

Doka Canada is seeking a Demand Planner to ensure accurate material planning and availability aligned with project forecasts. You will coordinate with the Distribution Center and subsidiaries to meet client needs on time and in full, and collaborate with suppliers to manage customized material orders.

You will participate in Sales & Operations discussions, monitor stock levels, and optimize safety stock to minimize costs while supporting seamless supply chain operations.