Demand Planner

At RONA, over 26,000 employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.

We operate or service some 450 corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our RONA, Lowe’s, Reno-Depot, and Dick’s Lumber banners are always looking for dedicated employees to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.

You’ve got the talent? We’ve got the tools Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization. Your voice will always be heard and valued. You’ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills.

So if you’re looking to do what you love, we could be perfect for each other.

**Our expectations**:
Reporting to the Demand & Allocation Manager and collaborating with various business partners, the Demand Planning Analyst will be responsible to issue, analyze, adjust and maintain sales forecasts for product categories under his/her responsability.

**Your role**:

- Participate in the planning, and execution of marketing strategies for the categories under their responsibility
- Issue, analyze, adjust, and maintain sales forecasts for products under their responsibility using JDA Demand software
- Prepare promo forecasts for the product category under their responsibility
- Ensure excellent collaboration between business partners in charge of merchandising, as well as Category Inventory Analysts.
- Coordinate various activities with stakeholders
- Analyze and monitor performance indicators (sales forecasting accuracy, turnover rate, inventory budget,
- dashboard, product status, etc.)
- Participate in a collaborative sales, inventory, and procurement review and planning cycle (S&OP/CPFR)

**The qualifications we are looking for**:

- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in operations research, operations management, engineering, statistics, or a related field
- Minimum 2 years’ related experience in demand planning, sales forecasts and inventory management
- Strong ability to analyze data and make recommendations
- Proficiency with computer tools such as MS Excel and Access (knowledge of JDA is an asset)
- Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team
- Organizational skills, thoroughness, self-direction, drive, and attention to detail
- Well-developed business acumen and sense of urgency
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with the retail and/or distribution sector (an asset)

**By joining the RONA family, you’ll enjoy many benefits, such as**:

- A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers
- A childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children
- A cafeteria with a delicious menu prepared by a dedicated chef, healthy options, as well as FARO Roasting Houses and Tim Hortons coffee stations
- Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all RONA Inc. locations)
- Benefits: group insurance, retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, student incentive program, etc.
- Electric car charging stations
- Career growth opportunities within the company
- An inclusive and safe working environment
- Promotion of work-life balance
- An employer that’s involved in the community
- And much more

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