Demand Planner

Our client, a manufacturer of beverages, is looking for a Demand Planner to join their Product Supply team. We are looking for supply chain professionals with at least 2 years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 

Perm, Full-time

Salary: $65K - $75K

Location: Mississauga, ON

Summary: The Demand Planner is responsible for providing an unbiased weekly shipping forecast for supply chain/manufacturing and input to the financial monthly outlook. This role is the primary liason between sales and supply chain.

Job responsibilities:

• Use statistical forecasting tool to create weekly shipping forecasts by account at the SKU and Brand Pack levels.
• Utilize statistical forecasting tool to provide finance and sales wuth monthly financial flash.
• Assist and provide the Supply Chain team with forecasts for various projects such as customer visits or sourcing decisions.
• Troubleshoot demand related issues.
• Create various ad hoc reports from forecasting systems.
• Lead meetings with account managers to come up with a consensus forecast by pack size and customer.
• Lead collaborative external meetings for key accounts to incorporate relevant information in the forecast
• Participate with sales and the new product teams to develop and provide pipeline forecasts and other demand related information.
• Provide strategic analysis and recommendations to Operations, Finance, Sales, related to demand and long term product, market and channel trends.
• Take ownership of the major customer account planner by updating the forecast on a weekly bases.
• Ensure that demand plans, item setups and planning parameters are current, up to date and accurate.
• Find methods to improve these metrics to gain improvements in planning and reducing inventory needs.
• Elevate the understanding of forecasting process and methodologies throughout the organization.
• Assist in internal training opportunities.

Job Requirements:

• Post-secondary Diploma or equivalent in Business Management and/or related field will be preferred;
• Experience with demand planning software such as Manugistics, SAP, i2 etc.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Previous experience working with Sales teams and Retail Grocery buyers
• APICS of IBF certification an asset
• Ability to establish, meet deadlines and prioritize work
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Ability to initiate, compile, analyze and provide accurate reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and verbal

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send resume to careers@gc-employment.com with the subject line "Demand Planner - Mississauga"

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