Job Description

Position:

Senior Demand Planner

Department:

Supply Chain

Reporting to:

Vice President, Supply Chain Operations

Location:

Toronto, ON (Hybrid*)

Status:

Permanent, Full-Time

The Role

We're looking for an energetic and detail-driven Senior Demand Planner to lead the demand function to keep our supply chain running at its best. In this role, you'll dive into data to develop accurate forecasts and will partner closely with cross-functional teams including purchasing, inventory control, logistics, and sales to ensure accurate demand planning aligned with business goals. If you thrive on turning insights into action, love solving complex challenges, and want to make an impact, this is the role for you!

Responsibilities

Ownership of the demand management function. Drive the S&OP and monthly business planning processes: Lead monthly cross-functional S&OP meetings involving Sales, Finance, Operations, and to resolve supply-demand gaps and make informed decisions. Integrate best practices for key Demand Management processes such as S&OP, demand planning and budgeting, and innovation forecast and execution. Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using historical sales data, market trends, and inputs from sales and marketing teams. Lead demand forecasting initiatives, helping to drive process optimization and continuous improvement. Develop, implement and maintain relevant reports and tools pertaining to the Demand Planning process. Develop demand (operational) forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation (customer, sku level, product type, etc.) for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning unction and the forecast. Support new product introductions with demand planning and forecasting. Act as the subject matter expert for demand planning best practices within the organization. Develop and implement the Demand Planning module/Supply planning workbench within NetSuite as the primary forecasting system tool. Support business decisions through data driven insights. Other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for

Post secondary education (Bachelor's degree or College diploma) in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field Minimum of four (4) years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain management roles within the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry. Proficiency in demand planning methodologies, statistical forecasting techniques, and demand modeling. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) Expertise in using demand planning software and advanced Excel skills for data analysis and modeling (Experience with Power BI is considered a strong asset) Experience in leading demand planning meetings, presenting forecast updates, and driving decision-making based on data-driven insights. Experience identifying and mitigating risks related to demand variability, supply chain disruptions, and market dynamics Strong collaboration and communication skills (verbal and written) Resilience in handling challenges and setbacks, maintaining focus, and driving results despite obstacles

What we will offer the successful candidate

Competitive compensation Participation in our Health, Dental and Vision Benefits program Participation in our RRSP Plan and Partial Company Match Flexible work environment: we appreciate how important flexibility is to our employees. While we work hard to meet business and customer needs, we balance that with flexibility needs Be part of a culture that supports professional growth and development
*Hybrid

We embrace a hybrid working environment and support our employees to be successful whether they are at home or in the office. The primary purpose of our offices is to drive collaboration, nurture our culture, and enhance our relationships and connections with one another.

Get to Know Us

When we opened the doors in 1986, it was with a pretty simple idea - to make product people loved. In those days, we had no grand plan to become the world's largest supplier of insulated products. We have been at the forefront of innovation in insulated products for outdoor enthusiasts with many "firsts" in the category, focused on making great products that are unique, practical and have integrity.

We acquired the Arctic Zone brand in 2005 which brought two very powerful innovators together. A while after that we introduced Titan by Arctic Zone(TM), a line of high performance, feature rich, insulated products that keep the cold going longer.

Our newest innovation is the game changing Titan PRO Outdoor Gear, a line of premium, high performance, insulated products from Arctic Zone, Titan PRO represents the culmination of our years of experience designing high performance soft and hard sided coolers. This exceptional new line delivers heightened levels of performance, durability and functionality with features that enhance our consumers' experience in the great outdoors.

Almost 40 years since we launched, we have offices in Toronto, Montreal, Chicago and Shenzhen and a large team of product development, design, social media, operations and quality control and safety experts. But our focus hasn't changed. We're still inspired every day and determined to create the best, most innovative insulated products around. Visit us at www.arcticzone.com!

#GoBeyond is our North Star.

It guides all our decisions...

as we create new products,

inspire our people,

and embrace our purpose.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values the unique skills and experiences of each of our candidates; recognizing that each prospective team member of California Innovations, Inc. contributes to our efforts in building a diverse and inclusive place to work.

Should you require any disability-related accommodation to support your participation in our recruitment process, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $76,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Commuter benefits Company events Dental care Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Tuition reimbursement Vision care Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in North York, ON M6A 2W1