Demand Planner

Renaissance is a leader in telecommunications, electronics and harsh environment repair, engineering, logistics and support solutions. We optimize the life cycles of our global customers by innovating what is available, to access the unavailable.

Based out of our Ottawa (Kanata) location, we are looking for a Demand Planner. The individual will work closely with the Operations, Materials Management, Supply Chain and Sales teams to prepare and maintain a production plan. The plan will include demand change impacts; identification of inventory levels; and monitoring of internal impact statements.

This position is onsite.

**Responsibilities**:

- Create a rolling Master Production and Forecasting Plan
- Create and drive the S&OP process company wide
- Drive a monthly revenue budget and run risk meetings weekly
- Perform supply demand analysis each quarter, highlighting areas of concern for the next 12 months.
- Make delivery commitments on MTO products, which involve checking uncommitted material and availability of capacity.
- Develop inventory targets and manage production to achieve targeted inventory levels on both a cost and unit basis.
- Maintain finished goods inventory at target levels in ensure high service levels, i.e. product availability.
- Coordinate with plant managers to execute Production Plan on a weekly and monthly basis.
- Monitor actual output versus the Master Production Plan. Identify gaps and drive solutions, including a metric on production performance to the requested production schedule.
- Review sales forecast with business manager on a monthly basis and suggest modifications consistent with knowledge of current or historical demand.

**Education & Experience**:

- BA or College Diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or relevant field or minimum 2 years’ related work experience.

**Additional Qualifications**:

- Contribute to the development of process and procedural documents.
- Sharing in a team-based environment and provide knowledge transfer when required.
- Ability to prioritize and complete work in a timely fashion. This is a fast-paced quick turnaround environment
- Ability to listen and communicate with peers at all levels within the organization
- Health and Safety conscious
- Autonomous self-starter; can anticipate what needs to be done before being asked
- Knowledge of repair operations a strong asset
- Strong excel proficiency and data analysis/reporting experience a must
- Strong written and oral communication skills

This position may require exposure to confidential information. All applicants must meet eligibility requirements of the Controlled Goods Directorate (CGD).