Demand Planner

**Eaton’s Electrical Sector Americas, Canada Division is currently seeking a Demand Planner to join our dynamic team. This position is based in our Perth, ON location.**

**What you’ll do**:
To develop, analyze, establish, and execute tasks within the Eaton Sales Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) system, by communicating procurement requirements to vendors, coordinating operational demands within the operation, and maintaining an acceptable internal level of inventory to support marketing forecasts and supply chain demands. Incumbent will be actively engaged in all relevant Eaton Business System & Supply Chain processes.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

**In this role, you will**:
**Within the Eaton SIOP**:
Develop inventory and procurement plan based on historical review and forecasts
Coordinate with the CSC/CTC & Marketing and Eaton plants as appropriate on supply related issues.
Incorporate marketing forecasts into the operations’ Forecast/Procurement/Capacity plan
Create and maintain Planning Bills, Min/Max, Forecasts, UF2 targets, and Safety Stock Review
Meet customer satisfaction targets for fill rate objectives
Communicate 30-60-90 day procurement plans to vendors, and any supply issues to plant locations, Customer Service and /or Marketing as appropriate.

**With respect to Inventory Management**:
Be responsible for inventory in relation to Fill Rate levels and inventory targets
Regularly analyze inventory levels data, including materials requirements, to establish stocking policies
Pursue cost reduction initiatives throughout all processes

**As General Duties**:
Adhere to company policies including Eaton Electrical Sector work practices, ethics and quality policies
Make decisions on material availability/stocking policies that impact superior Fill Rates
Execute on purchase orders or contracts within assigned approval authority limits
Maintain contact with outside suppliers for material availability, and non-conformance follow up
Communicate any material issues that would impact service levels

**Qualifications**:
Education and Experience

Post-secondary Degree or Diploma specializing in Supply Chain, Business or Materials Management
CPIM or APICS Certificate
2-5 years in a ERP / Materials or Logistics environment
Sound knowledge of products and systems purchasing and accounting policies

**Skills**:
Strong problem-solving expertise with excellent time management capabilities
Strong data analysis and problem-solving
Advanced knowledge of purchasing techniques and supplier management
Advanced computer skills especially in MS Office and database management

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.