Use historical sales data, market intelligence, and promotional insights to improve forecasts for a Canadian consumer products supply chain.
As a Senior Analyst, Supply and Demand Planning, you will manage forecasts for approximately 300 SKUs and assess evolving demand. Your analysis will consider distribution changes, pricing, launches, competitors, marketing, and promotions. You will partner with Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, and planning colleagues to refine assumptions. The position supports demand accuracy, operational efficiency, and business decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze historical sales data and future demand drivers
- Evaluate advertising and promotional activities against performance
- Collaborate on launches, transitions, and obsolescence initiatives
- Present forecast adjustments during S&OP; stages
- Monitor KPIs and improve planning processes
Requirements:
- Degree in operations, economics, finance, or related field
- Three or more years in demand planning or supply chain
- Consumer packaged goods experience is preferred
- Experience with SAP, SAP APO, Kinaxis, or SAS
- Solid problem-solving, presentation, and organizational skills
Bring quantitative analysis and consumer products forecasting experience to connect market signals with practical supply chain plans.