We are currently searching for a Senior Demand Planner to join our Global manufacturing team. Reporting to the Sales and Operations Planning Manager the SDP will develop and maintain a robust demand plan, coach junior planners and provide backup support to the Demand Planning and S&OP; functions. This position directly supports service level performance, inventory health, forecast quality, and revenue alignment by ensuring demand plans and key S&OP; processes are accurate.

Our ideal candidate will enjoy working closely with internal teams and external partners. This is a hands‑on role for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting. If you are passionate about resolving challenges in real time and connecting operational plans with financial goals to ensure profitability for the company please apply today!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Own KPI reporting and demand planning for department, including variance narratives, trend analysis, and leadership insights

Own rolling 16-month demand forecast at the SKU–customer level, incorporating statistical, Sales, and Category inputs

Act as backup for the S&OP; Manager, supporting facilitation and execution of the broader S&OP; process when required

Lead cross-functional alignment ensuring consistent understanding of assumptions, risks, and opportunities across Sales, Product, Finance, and Supply driving maturity of the department S&OP; process, improving cadence, data quality, standard work, and engagement

Lead S&OP; process, including cycle management, material preparation, data review, outcome publishing, and system updates

Lead demand planning activities for the Commercial category (US and Canada) responsible for Trade and Intercompany Channels

Represent demand planning in S&OP; meetings, ensuring continuity of process and clear communication of risks, opportunities, and forecast performance





Coach junior demand planners to elevate forecasting capability, analytics, etc.

Provide consultation re complex forecasting issues before they reach the S&OP; Manager

Improving demand quality, contributing to stronger fill rate/inventory performance

Improve forecast accuracy by reducing bias, applying analytics/leveraging customer trends

Conduct root-cause analysis on forecast misses and drive continuous improvement

Maintain and enhance forecasting metrics and trackers (accuracy, bias, etc.)

Lead demand planning meetings with Sales, presenting data-driven recommendations

Collaborate with Supply Planning to minimize disruptions and ensure alignment

Support CI of the S&OP; process, including routines, reporting, tools, data quality and analytical methods

Execute monthly forecasting procedures utilizing Netstock

Partner with Sales, Category, and Finance to understand demand drivers and assumptions

QUALIFICATIONS

College Diploma/University Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics or Statistics

5+ years experience in demand planning, forecasting, S&OP; & IBP

ASCM/APICS and IBF - CPF or ACPF certifications strongly preferred

Demonstrated excellence in analysis, decision-making, and problem solving

Advanced Power BI (dashboards, data models), SQL familiarity (e.g., Viewpoint Sequel)

Strong critical thinking and visualization skills to drive continuous improvement

Action-oriented, ability to take calculated risks to drive customer and business value

Advanced presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for non-technical audiences

Skilled at balancing tactical execution with broader S&OP; process thinking

Strong work ethics, positive team attitude, ability to collaborate across functions

ERP experience (JD Edwards) an asset

Advanced MS Office skills (Advanced Excel/VBA/Power Query, Power Automate, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

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📌 Senior Demand Planner / Analyst (Ontario)
🏢 Recognized
📍 Ontario