Strategic Materials & Demand Planning Manager

Summit Search Group; Oakville; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Search Group is helping a market-leading consumer products company fill a Manager, Materials & Demand Planning role in Canada. You will lead the Canadian Supply and Demand Planning team, optimize inventory, and drive the S&OP process to improve customer service and forecast accuracy.

You will partner with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Distribution and Operations to deliver consensus forecasts, report KPIs, mentor a high-performing team, and influence the Canadian Leadership Team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, operations, or related field.
• 5+ years in supply/demand planning, order fulfillment, or related area.
• 2+ years in leadership.
• APICS CSCP/CPIM preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP/APO) is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel within Canada and the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Supply/Demand Planning professionals, supporting the Canadian business.
• Own end-to-end Supply and Demand planning functions to achieve customer service and inventory targets.
• Develop and monitor KPIs related to forecast accuracy, order fill rates, on-time delivery, and inventory turns.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Distribution, and Operations to execute customer initiatives.
• Lead the monthly Canadian S&OP process and present performance insights to senior leadership.
• Develop collaborative customer relationships and forecast consensus building.
• Resolve escalated customer order issues and maintain strong relationships.
• Manage inventory levels to balance service targets with working capital objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.
• Serve on the Canadian Leadership Team and align with North American planning standards.

Skills

Leadership

Forecasting

Data analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

SAP/APO

MS Office

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Operations

Tools

SAP/APO

Job description

Summit Search Group is helping a market-leading consumer products company fill a Manager, Materials & Demand Planning role in Canada. You will lead the Canadian Supply and Demand Planning team, optimize inventory, and drive the S&OP process to improve customer service and forecast accuracy.

You will partner with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Distribution and Operations to deliver consensus forecasts, report KPIs, mentor a high-performing team, and influence the Canadian Leadership Team.