Sr. Demand & Inventory Planner (6-12 Month Contract)
Core
Leads in-market demand planning and inventory management processes for the Canadian market to improve forecast accuracy and visibility.
Role type
Senior Demand & Inventory Planner
Builds
Demand forecasts, inventory strategies, and supply chain alignment for the Canadian market
Domain
Consumer Goods / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Demand planning, Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Inventory management, Statistical forecasting, Supply chain principles, Data analysis, KPI tracking, New Product Introduction (NPI) planning, Safety stock calculation, Reorder point optimization
Preferred skills
Experience in global multi-national organizations, Vanguard or JDE planning systems, S&OP cycle expertise
Technologies
Vanguard, JDE
Responsibilities
Lead IBP programs to generate forecasts aligned with strategic direction; Conduct demand review sessions with Sales and Product Management teams; Monitor and mitigate supply gaps and backorders; Govern category inventory health to reduce obsolete stock; Collaborate with global supply chain on replenishment parameters and inventory budgets; Report on over/under performance against demand plans.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC