Job Description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve \xe2\x80\x93 we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow\xe2\x80\x99s health today, we want to hear from you.

McKesson is in the business of better health and we touch the lives of patients in virtually every aspect of healthcare. At McKesson Canada, we touch the lives of 12 million Canadians every day. We carry more than 35,000 products in 12 distribution centers and ultimately provide distribution to 6,300 retail pharmacies, 1,350 hospitals, long-term care centers, clinics and institutions all over Canada. But we\'re so much more than a distribution company. We\'ve automated 2,500 retail pharmacies and dispense over 100 million doses a year through our automation solutions. Manufacturers, healthcare providers and patients count on us for a full range of services that contribute to the quality and safety of care for us all.

At McKesson Canada, you\xe2\x80\x99ll help us carry out our mission to improve lives and advance healthcare. Working here is your opportunity to shape an industry that\xe2\x80\x99s vital to us all.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Demand & Event Planning, the Analyst, Demand Planning develops and manages forecasting plans for regular and promotional volumes on existing and new products by SKU, category, customer, and location. Responsibilities include maintaining required business and system parameters in the forecasting environment for preparing accurate and timely projections in units, dollars and equivalent size units. This role assists the Procurement Operations team in collaborating with customers on forecast quantities and commitments on past and upcoming inventories. Additionally, this role is responsible for working closely with the Procurement Strategy team in communicating, and validating forecast volumes by SKU and at aggregate levels.

Section A \xe2\x80\x93 Specific Responsibilities

Forecasting (70%)

• Analyzes historical data and define key assumptions to generate, manage, and calibrate a statistical baseline forecast for all SKUs, categories, customers and location hierarchy levels.
• Captures sales forecasts and identify market trends to adjust demand based on SKU selection and pricing.
• Revises key assumptions and adjust demand plan based on past events, progressive quantitative analysis and inputs from vendors and customers.

Collaborative Planning (20%)

• Exchanges information with the Procurement Strategy, Supply Solutions and Hospital Distribution Solutions teams and makes proper adjustment to the forecast to reflect changes into contracts and shortages on the market.
• In collaboration with Account Management and customers, implements joint business plans including projected volumes and commitments on inventories.
• Liaises with Account Management, customers and suppliers to investigate gaps between forecasts, planned commitments and actuals.
• Responsible for achieving alignment on a single forecast number (SKU and aggregate) with vendors and customers.

Revenue Generation Support and & Execution Support (5%)

• Prepares assumption-based projections to help the management team understand forecast rationale for vendor and customer negotiations.
• Provides Distribution Center (DC) Operations with projections on DC capacity risks at aggregate levels in appropriate units of measure

Section B \xe2\x80\x93 General Responsibilities

Other (5%)

• Maintains relevant business knowledge of product categories and stays abreast of market and industry trends and conditions.
• Acts as a McKesson ambassador of corporate values.

Section C \xe2\x80\x93 Position Requirements

Working Experience

• 4+ years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in a related demand planning role (JDA Forecasting System experience an important asset)
• Experience in Retail / Wholesale / Cosmetics / Over the Counter / Food.

Education

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• High level of integrity, showing ability to challenge opinions.

• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent partnering skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with various levels of management and employees.

Technical Skills

• Perfectly bilingual, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, planning systems, and replenishment systems an asset.
• Extensive knowledge of MS Office products (Power Point, Excel, Word, Project and Visio).
• Knowledge of forecasting processes, forecasting systems and statistical analysis.

Other Skills and Capabilities

• Strong ability to handle multiple activities at the same time and operates under pressure to meet aggressive timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a cross-functional team environment.
• Attention to detail, while maintaining a strong sense of summary and ability to synthesize.
• Team player.
• Ability to identify operational and tactical issues and proactively drive solutions.

The incumbent of this position will provide daily support to internal and/or external clients outside Quebec and/or in the United States. Therefore, he/she must be proficient in spoken and written English. Please note that the number of positions requiring English language skills has been limited where possible.

Career Level \xe2\x80\x93 IC \xe2\x80\x93 Professional \xe2\x80\x93 P3

At McKesson, we care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse employee population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please

As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$66,400 - $110,600

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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