Demand Planning Manager
Sofina Foods Canada
Date: 1 day ago
City: Markham, ON
Contract type: Full time
Position Summary
Reporting to the Acting Director, Demand Planning, the Demand Planning Manager is responsible for all forecasting activities associated with customers and products for the Import Grocery division. The Demand Planner creates and maintains forecast models for their customers, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from sales, supplier/partner, marketing, finance, retailer replenishment analysts, and other sources. The Demand Planning Manager is the integration point into the sales and commercial organization. Forecast modeling is the primary responsibility of this position. This position leads the S&OP dialogue each month with key counterparts within the organization.
Key Accountabilities
Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements , for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.
Apply Now
Reporting to the Acting Director, Demand Planning, the Demand Planning Manager is responsible for all forecasting activities associated with customers and products for the Import Grocery division. The Demand Planner creates and maintains forecast models for their customers, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from sales, supplier/partner, marketing, finance, retailer replenishment analysts, and other sources. The Demand Planning Manager is the integration point into the sales and commercial organization. Forecast modeling is the primary responsibility of this position. This position leads the S&OP dialogue each month with key counterparts within the organization.
Key Accountabilities
- Develop and maintain accurate short-term and long-term demand forecasts using statistical models, historical data, and market insights;
- Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to incorporate promotional activities, new product launches, and customer-specific events into demand forecasts;
- Lead the monthly S&OP process to drive alignment between demand forecasts, supply planning, and business objectives;
- Facilitate cross-functional meetings to review forecast assumptions, address discrepancies, and ensure collaboration between departments;
- Monitor and improve S&OP effectiveness through performance metrics and continuous process enhancements;
- Act as the liaison between supply chain, finance, and commercial teams to ensure forecast alignment with company goals;
- Work closely with supply planning and operations teams to ensure production schedules and inventory strategies support demand requirements;
- Analyze demand patterns and trends to identify opportunities and risks;
- Provide regular reporting on key demand metrics such as forecast accuracy, bias, and fill rates;
- Continuously improve demand planning processes and tools to enhance forecast accuracy and responsiveness to market changes;
- Identify inefficiencies in inventory management and collaborate on solutions to improve supply chain performance.
- 5+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting;
- Proven track record of managing and improving forecasting processes;
- Experience with demand planning software and advanced Excel skills;
- BA/BS college degree or its equivalent;
- Experience with Power BI and/or Power Query is a plus (not a requirement).
Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements , for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.
Apply Now
How to apply
To apply for this job you need to authorize on our website. If you don't have an account yet, please register.
Post a resumeSimilar jobs
Procurement Coordinator
Black & McDonald Limited,
Markham, ON
2 days ago
About This Career OpportunityBlack & McDonald’s Procurement team is growing! If you are committed and a collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.The Procurement Coordinator is located in Scarborough, and typically reports directly to the Director, Corporate Procurement. Their primary focus is overlooking assigned complex procurements/ sourcing requirements for the Mechanical Category....
Grocery Clerk
Longo's,
Markham, ON
3 days ago
We are looking for a Grocery Clerk who is passionate about food and enjoys working in a fast paced, team environment! Do you have outstanding customer service skills? Are you passionate about the food industry? If so, come join our growing team! What you’ll do: Provide exceptional service to our customers Stock, merchandise and create displays Product preparation Maintain product...
Technical Support Analyst
BGIS,
Markham, ON
1 week ago
Who We AreBGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6,500 globally, we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver, while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients’ businesses. Globally, we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across...
