Demand Planning Specialist

4 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Polytainers Full time

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Demand Planning Specialist will play a key role in enhancing the existing forecast accuracy metrics, consensus planning process, and S&OP cadence for Polytainers. This position will be instrumental in improving current processes and driving results while designing and executing the demand planning function within the future state SAP ERP transformation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and execute the demand planning components of the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and analyze data to generate volume forecasts.
  • Facilitate cross-functional agreement of volume forecasts and consolidate the forecast components across the full 12-month horizon, sense-checking values and assumptions to validate the unconstrained demand plan.
  • Highlight risks and opportunities in sales volume based on statistical analysis, activity evaluations, and other market intelligence.
  • Provide analysis and input into capacity planning and recommend CAPEX required to ensure service, growth, and cost objectives are met in the annual budgeting process.
  • Monitor and manage forecast accuracy KPIs and drive improvement through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Participate in the Demand & Supply Reconciliation Meetings as part of the S&OP process.
  • Coordinate the management of SKU transitions, slow-moving, and obsolete goods and highlight risks associated with customer/item demand.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • BS/BA degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in planning, forecasting, scheduling, and/or S&OP in a fast-paced, high-volume, Lean Manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in injection molded plastics and/or food packaging industry make-to-order business would be an asset.
  • Strong PC skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and MRP/ERP systems.
  • Proven track record working with people, problem resolution, and strong interpersonal, collaboration skills.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a strong influencing and negotiation capability.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THIS POSITION:

  • Agile, proactive, and results-driven with an entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Ability to anticipate and handle challenging situations effectively, seeking input and involving others when possible.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and people management skills.
  • Excellent presentation skills and able to communicate with all levels of the organization.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement solutions at a tactical level.
  • Effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Consistently uses good judgment while decision-making, analyzes problems from different angles to seek alternatives before determining best solutions.
  • Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, assuming responsibility without being asked in order to achieve results.
  • Maintain an effective relationship with internal and external customers by meeting expectations, gaining trust, and respect, and upholding a customer-focused culture.
  • Proven track record in leading change.
  • Strong influencing and negotiation capability.

Polytainers is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Polytainers is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. Polytainers is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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