Demand Planner

**Company Description**:

- Doka’s expertise in formwork technology is unparalleled in the industry and we are proud of the difference we make globally “It’s not just formwork - it’s DOKA” is impressively demonstrated worldwide in buildings like the Burj Khalifa (Dubai), in hydroelectric generating stations like the Keeyask (Nelson River in northern Manitoba) - and in parts of the Brenner Base Tunnel (European Alps). Collaborative teamwork of nearly 7000 employees in over 160 distribution/logistics facilities in more than 70 countries is one of the primary reasons behind our success. With more than 150 years of history as a family owned company, we recognize and appreciate our employee’s work every day by rewarding them with flexible work hours, competitive wages, bonuses, training/development opportunities and a comprehensive group benefits program including RRSPs.

**Summary of Position**:
The** Demand Planner **works collaboratively with several Operations personnel (Commercial Office Coordinators, Logistics Coordinators, Project Managers and Sales) to place accurate orders for materials needed for customer’s projects.

**Responsibilities and Duties**:

- Responsible for material planning & availability as per project forecast;
- Ensure material order processing from DC (Distribution Center) or other Doka subsidiaries on time & in full as per customers need & requirements;
- Attend Sales & Operations meetings with Sales to understand the future requirements and forecast from the sales team;
- Coordinate with the commercial department any order processing requirement and updates of Delivery dates in DISCOS II;
- Monitor and optimize stock levels including safety stock for all Doka items to ensure availability at lowest possible costs and inventory level as per budget;
- Coordinate sourcing with Supply Planner & Head of Operation branch to avoid negative inventories;
- Timely reserving the material in system for customer orders and should be always on top of all issues with respect to orders;
- Coordinate with Engineering for substitution or alternate material in case of shortage or long Lead Time of material available in Stock;
- Coordinate and check return planning from client’s jobsites with other departments to ensure stock levels are met and avoid any surplus of materials;
- Proactively monitor all material movements and solve any problems arising from disputes during the project period;
- Adhere to reporting deadlines and support period closings (month and year end).
- Ensure orders are created & seek approvals on timely manner as per authority levels;
- Take care of all logistics requirement within the branch;
- Timely closing of purchase orders or any journals for the reporting period;
- Coordinate actively with all other subsidiaries transport & release of materials;
- Other work related tasks upon request of Head of Operations - Canada;
- Source & confirm inter-company orders in compliance Work Instructions & Logistics guidelines set in DCAN & NAM region.

**Other Responsibilities / Peripheral Functions**:

- Actively participates in Sales & Operations Department meetings as required;
- Performs other tasks/projects as assigned;
- Coordinate capacities with the Yard Team & Operations;
- Proactively work on Transport Cost reduction;
- Any other official duties as may be assigned by the management;
- Works effectively in a complex, result driven environment requiring strong decision-making skills.

**Qualifications**:
**Qualifications / Technical Proficiency**:

- High school diploma required;
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply chain or Logistics. Commercial / Technical qualification is a plus;
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in relevant area;
- Must be analytical and possess strong numeric aptitude;
- Possess an assertive, take-charge management style with an ability to work independently and achieve results with mínimal supervision;
- Able to work effectively in a team and achieve desired objectives;
- Must possess exceptional organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;
- Know-how and product knowledge (cost calculation, company accounts, inventory valuation, order processing, inventory and data management systems);
- Substantial working knowledge of logistics processes and policies (material/yard/ transport logistics); Doka-specific knowledge preferred;
- Knowledge of Doka´s supply network concept, strategies & policies is considered an asset;
- Site construction knowledge;
- Customer Support Function knowledge.

Skills / Characteristics:

- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and go the extra mile
- Ability to meet tight deadlines
- Team player
- Well organized
- Customer oriented
- Process and improvement drive approach

**Problem Solving**
- Possesses strong skills in problem-solving, decision-making, creativity methods, error prevention;
- Able to analyze management ratios and controlling instruments (i.e., cos