Supply Chain Demand Planner

Sleep Country; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sleep Country Canada is seeking a Supply Chain Demand Planner to enhance supply chain operations aimed at delivering superior customer experiences. This role involves developing forecasts, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure effective inventory management and operational efficiency. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with a passion for teamwork and problem-solving. Join us to play a vital part in improving our delivery experience and contributing to a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Full medical and dental benefits

Deferred Profit Sharing Program

Annual Wellness Credit

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Access to in-house learning platform

Maternity / Parental leave top up benefits

Paid day off to volunteer

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in supply chain or operations.
• Advanced skills in Excel with ability to create basic macros.
• Previous experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine demand forecasts using historical data.
• Analyze market trends and adjust forecasts accordingly.
• Collaborate with teams to align forecasts with business goals.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

PowerPivot

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Sleep Country Canada is looking for a Supply Chain Demand Planner who will support supply chain operations in a variety of exciting ways. The supply chain team works towards enabling better customer experience while remaining cost-efficient through supply chain objectives which include forecasting, demand and replenishment planning, inventory management, cost optimization, on-time shipping, customer satisfaction and cross-functional collaboration.

As the Supply Chain Demand Planner , you have the energy, drive, and experience to support our daily operations and reporting needs. The ideal candidate will be able to develop reports and analyze data sets, manage moving parts, fix issues, and enjoy working with various individuals, collaborating cross-functionally with other teams, and building relationships with vendors. Above all, you will play an integral part in ensuring our customers receive the best possible delivery experience.

Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to :

• Develop and refine demand forecasts using historical data and advanced forecasting methods.
• Analyze market trends, customer behavior, and competitive landscape to adjust forecasts.
• Incorporate promotional activities and product launches into demand forecasts.
• Place and manage purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers on lead times and delivery schedules.
• Oversee inventory levels to prevent stockouts and excess stock, implementing optimization strategies.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to align forecasts with business goals.
• Prepare and analyze reports on forecast accuracy, inventory performance, and demand trends.
• Identify and implement process improvements for forecasting and inventory management.
• Responsible for inventory control (Variance reconciliation, inventory updates, etc.)
• Resolve issues daily through ad-hoc analysis, communication, and quick action
• Assist with documenting processes
• Regularly update and monitor operations metrics.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in an operations or supply chain environment (bonus if it's a startup!)
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of study
• Advanced skill set in Microsoft Excel with the ability to create basic macros
• Extremely analytical mindset with an investigative approach to situations
• Comfortable with uncertainty and change in a dynamic work environment
• Passion for problem-solving, investigating issues, and finding quick and realistic solutions
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to forge strong cross-functional relationships
• Ability to skillfully manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Previous experience with ERP systems
• Curious, high-energy, and a person of integrity
• Experience with PowerPivot, Power BI, Big Query and SQL an asset
• Engineering or data science background an asset

Additional Information

Why members of our Corporate team love working at Sleep Country Canada / Dormez-vous? :

• This is not a job but a CAREER with opportunities for growth and advancement
• Diverse and inclusive work environment
• We will invest in you and provide extensive training, mentoring and continuous development
• Access to our in-house learning platform with over 16,000 digital courses taught by industry experts in a variety of languages
• Full medical, dental benefits and a Deferred Profit Sharing Program
• Annual Wellness Credit for any products / services that improve your health and well-being, ie., health assessments, nutrition counselling, hiking shoes, a yoga outfit or fitness equipment!
• Associate Discount Program where you will be able to enjoy some of the world's best sleep products
• Maternity / Parental leave top up benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement Program that covers professional AND personal development
• Long service awards, celebrations and other social events
• Associate Referral Program
• Paid day off to volunteer at your local charity of choice
• Recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures in 2022 by Waterstone Human Capital

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (EDI&B)

At SCC / DV, we are committed to building a company culture of inclusion and diversity where differences are embraced and valued, this allows us to better understand and meet the needs of our customers and the communities we serve. We want to ensure every job applicant is treated fairly and with respect regarding race, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

At Sleep Country Canada / Dormez-vous? (SCC / DV), we are inspired every day through our purpose to transform lives by awakening Canadians to the power of sleep and our vision to champion sleep as the key to healthier and happier lives, helping everyone achieve better tomorrows through better tonight's.

Guided by our values - We CARE About People; We WIN Together; We DREAM Big and We DELIVER with Excellence - we are building on our 30-year foundation of taking care of each other and our customers' sleep needs, with passion and commitment to be the best that we can be. We invest in our sleep ecosystem, innovative products, world-class customer experience, our communities and diverse best-in-class team to be Canada's leading sleep partner.

We're looking for someone to join our exceptional team as we continue to advance the future of sleep wellness.