Demand Planner (12-month contract)

What We Offer:

Irving Consumer Products is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Product purchase program
• Opportunities to take part in job-related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Consumer Products and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Hybrid flexible work options (if applicable)

Gather & Analyze Data:

• Gather data, analyze & provide insights from various department/tools including Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Customer, Finance, and others
• Analyze and adjust demand plan based on statistical forecast, accuracy measures, and other inputs
• Statistical analysis of the system generated forecast, weekly and monthly maintenance activities in the system
• Publish weekly demand plan using Logility software
• Work with key stakeholders to evaluate and improve process to better meet the needs of the business
• Monitor monthly/weekly bookings vs forecast and raise issues/concerns on demand variations 
• Coordinate with sales to understand the demand forecast drivers including any promotional plans 

Maintenance Of Forecast Data:

• Maintenance of forecast data which include adding new items, removing old items, keeping history clean for statistical forecast purposes, and maintaining regional splits 

Reporting & Communicating:

• Responsible for publishing various daily, weekly & period end reports for publication to the business
• Close relationship with Supply Planning, Deployment, Sales, Marketing, PLC, CRM, Customer Service, & Finance
• Prepare and lead weekly demand review/ consensus meetings with Sales Account Managers

Other Tasks:

• Comply with ICP safety policies & procedures, personal conduct, and housekeeping
• Work with key stakeholders to evaluate and improve process to better meet the needs of the business
• Support Supply Chain cost savings initiatives
• All other duties as assigned 
• Bachelor of Commerce Degree or other related field preferred
• 2 years of experience in similar job, or other suitable combination of education and experience may be considered
• Experience working in Supply Chain is considered an asset 
• Statistical data experience is considered an asset

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees.  At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities. Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply. We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.