Position: Demand Planning Specialist
Location: Saint-Laurent, QC
Salary: $75,000 annually
Reporting to the Demand Planning Team Lead, the Demand Planning Specialist is responsible for developing accurate and reliable demand forecasts. The role focuses on optimizing alignment between customer forecasts, point-of-sale data, and internal projections.
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The ideal candidate has strong forecasting expertise, a solid understanding of market trends, and collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams such as Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to support overall business performance.
Advantages
Hybrid work model: 2 days remote, 3 days in-office (Saint-Laurent, QC)
37.5 hours per week, with a 30-minute lunch break
Work schedule: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Join a dynamic and collaborative team environment
Work for a global leader in manufacturing and distribution
Responsibilities
Analyze historical sales trends, promotional plans, and market intelligence to develop accurate demand forecasts.
Assign and maintain forecasting models using statistical tools and techniques.
Prepare monthly forecasts by item, customer, and sales team to support production planning based on net requirements.
Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams to gather input and align forecasts with business objectives.
Collect and analyze customer data, point-of-sale data, forecasts, and inventory levels to ensure accurate demand planning.
Set the agenda and lead monthly forecast collaboration meetings with the commercial team.
Monitor forecast accuracy and adjust models as needed to improve performance.
Identify and communicate demand planning risks and opportunities to the S&OP team.
Track forecast performance, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to minimize forecast variances.
Regularly review, update, and improve demand planning procedures and processes.
Support the implementation of demand planning tools and industry best practices.
Qualifications
3 to 5 years of experience in supply chain management.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Statistics, or a related field.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Power BI dashboards is a plus.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Proven ability to build strong, productive relationships with cross-functional teams.
Proficiency with forecasting tools and software.
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable forecasts.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to shifting priorities.
Skilled in presenting data clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
ASCM and/or IBF certification is considered an asset.
Experience with Microsoft D365 is an asset.
Summary
Interested in this role in Montreal, or simply exploring new career opportunities?
Let’s connect and discuss
Email me at: Karine.durand@randstad.ca
To view the full list of current openings, visit: www.randstad.ca
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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Position: Demand Planning Specialist
Location: Saint-Laurent, QC
Salary: $75,000 annually
Reporting to the Demand Planning Team Lead, the Demand Planning Specialist is responsible for developing accurate and reliable demand forecasts. The role focuses on optimizing alignment between customer forecasts, point-of-sale data, and internal projections.
The ideal candidate has strong forecasting expertise, a solid understanding of market trends, and collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams such as Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to support overall business performance.
Advantages
Hybrid work model: 2 days remote, 3 days in-office (Saint-Laurent, QC)
37.5 hours per week, with a 30-minute lunch break
Work schedule: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Join a dynamic and collaborative team environment
Work for a global leader in manufacturing and distribution
Responsibilities
Analyze historical sales trends, promotional plans, and market intelligence to develop accurate demand forecasts.
Assign and maintain forecasting models using statistical tools and techniques.
...
Prepare monthly forecasts by item, customer, and sales team to support production planning based on net requirements.
Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams to gather input and align forecasts with business objectives.
Collect and analyze customer data, point-of-sale data, forecasts, and inventory levels to ensure accurate demand planning.
Set the agenda and lead monthly forecast collaboration meetings with the commercial team.
Monitor forecast accuracy and adjust models as needed to improve performance.
Identify and communicate demand planning risks and opportunities to the S&OP team.
Track forecast performance, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to minimize forecast variances.
Regularly review, update, and improve demand planning procedures and processes.
Support the implementation of demand planning tools and industry best practices.
Qualifications
3 to 5 years of experience in supply chain management.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Statistics, or a related field.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Power BI dashboards is a plus.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Proven ability to build strong, productive relationships with cross-functional teams.
Proficiency with forecasting tools and software.
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable forecasts.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to shifting priorities.
Skilled in presenting data clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
ASCM and/or IBF certification is considered an asset.
Experience with Microsoft D365 is an asset.
Summary
Interested in this role in Montreal, or simply exploring new career opportunities?
Let’s connect and discuss
Email me at: Karine.durand@randstad.ca
To view the full list of current openings, visit: www.randstad.ca
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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