Demand Planner

OverviewJoin to apply for the Demand Planner role at Bimbo Canada.As part of the largest baking company in the world, Bimbo Canada is a leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery products and snacks. We produce and distribute more than 1,000 products across 18 brands Canadians know and trust.In business for more than 110 years, the company operates 15 bakeries and employs approximately 4,000 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada creates value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network while serving major grocery chains, retail outlets and foodservice operations across Canada.At Bimbo Canada, we’re more than just a bakery - we’re a family dedicated to baking delicious moments for millions. Our beliefs are the foundation of our success, and we’re looking for people who share our commitment to excellence.ResponsibilitiesMaster Business Dynamics: Analyze baseline volumes, promotional lift effects, seasonality patterns, and market trends to build a deep understanding of demand drivers. Develop and maintain rolling forecasts using statistical models, market intelligence, and input from commercial teams.Drive Multi-Level Forecasting: Own end-to-end demand forecasts—SKU, category, and regional—partnering with Sales Account Managers and Field Sales to align on targets and assumptions.Optimize Forecasting Tools: Ensure Oracle Cloud and Excel inputs are accurate and up to date; deliver clear, actionable outputs to Customer Business Teams and Supply Planning.Facilitate Consensus & Alignment: Lead cross-functional demand review sessions, synthesize divergent views, and secure stakeholder buy-in—including senior leadership—to a unified forecast. This includes Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance.Leverage Data & Insights: Proactively surface and interpret key trends, statistical analyses, and KPIs to inform decisions and identify opportunities for improvement. Translate sales targets, marketing plans, and external market signals into actionable demand plans.Steer S&OP Excellence: Own the Sales & Operations Planning process end-to-end—from data collection and roll-up to presentation of final plans and follow-up on action items.Elevate Performance Metrics: Continuously monitor Forecast Accuracy and Bias, diagnose root causes of variance, and implement targeted initiatives to exceed KPI goals.Champion Cross-Functional Projects: Contribute to strategic initiatives—new product launches, system optimizations, and process enhancements—to advance company objectives. Develop KPIs and dashboards to monitor forecast performance, highlight gaps, and drive continuous improvement.Experience & EducationBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, or a closely related quantitative field.Advanced coursework or certification (e.g., APICS CPIM/CSCP, ISE’s Demand Planning certification) is a plus.5+ years of experience as a Demand Planner or Sales Planning Analyst in FMCG / CPG Industries.Experience working with large retail customers, trade promotion planning, and e-commerce is a plus.Exposure to end-to-end S&OP/IBP cycles, including demand reviews, supply reviews, and executive business reviews.Familiarity with time-series methods (moving averages, regression, causal modeling) and basic programming (SQL, Python/R) to manipulate and analyze large datasets.Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills. Oracle Cloud knowledge is a plus. Experience working in a virtual team environment.Excellent communication and influencing skills, with a proven ability to drive alignment across commercial and operational teams.The working language of this position is English; knowledge of French is preferred.Growth & CultureGrowth Opportunities: Bimbo Canada is committed to your personal and professional growth. We offer training, development, and advancement opportunities within our organization.Innovation: Be part of a company that constantly innovates in the food industry. Your work will contribute to creating delicious products loved by millions.The Bimbo Way: We believe in the value of the human person and a community focused on results. We compete and win with superior quality, acting with integrity so the company can endure for a long time.We are proud to be named one of Canada’s Most Admired Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital and one of the 2024 Best Places to Work by Canadian HR Reporter (CHRR). This recognition reflects our commitment to an outstanding workplace for our associates.If you are ready to join a company that values its associates and bakes delicious moments every day, apply todayYour journey with Bimbo Canada starts here.Equal opportunity employer statements are included as required by law and company policy.Job DetailsSeniority level: AssociateEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: ManufacturingIndustries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Services #J-18808-Ljbffr