Demand planner
Introduction
Hello! I’m Leila, Recruitment Advisor at Fed Supply, a recruitment agency specialized in supply chain, logistics, transportation, and customer service roles. We offer both temporary and permanent opportunities across the Greater Montreal area. Our team of Supply Chain and Logistics experts understands your industry and speaks your language.
Mission
I am currently looking for a Demand Planner for one of my clients operating in the distribution industry, based in Montreal.
Reporting to the Demand Planning Manager, you will be responsible for developing reliable forecasts to ensure the optimal balance between market demand, product availability, and supply capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Build, adjust, and maintain demand forecasts for various product categories
Analyze sales history, market trends, seasonal patterns, and promotional activities to improve forecast accuracy
Integrate product launches, marketing campaigns, and commercial initiatives into demand plans
Actively participate in the S&OP process and contribute to aligning business needs with supply capabilities
Produce forecast performance analyses, including accuracy and bias indicators
Identify gaps, risks, and opportunities while recommending corrective actions to the appropriate teams
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure a consistent and shared vision of future demand
Contribute to the evolution of planning tools, processes, and forecasting methodologies
Participate actively in the implementation and optimization of ERP solutions and forecasting tools
Promote best practices and support the digital transformation of supply chain operations
Your profile
Minimum of 5 years of experience in demand planning or forecasting within a complex, high-volume environment
Hands-on experience with ERP systems and supply chain planning tools
Strong knowledge of environments such as SAP, APO, IBP, Blue Yonder, JDA, or equivalent solutions
Excellent analytical skills and advanced proficiency with Excel
Experience in process transformation or systems improvement projects is considered a strong asset
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving, and performance-driven environment
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across departments
University degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, or a related field
Bilingualism in French and English is required
