Demand Planner

Are you skilled in developing effective forecast models based on industry trends and demand patterns?
- Are you results oriented and eager to propose/implement solutions to improve a team’s demand forecast accuracy?
- Do you possess excellent communication skills and are able to foster strong vendor relationships?

We at Trudell Healthcare Solutions are looking for a Demand Planner to join our team to assist with ensuring our organization meets future demand of our products as well as analyze our inventory flow to develop forecasting models to support our customer’s needs. If you answered yes to the questions listed above and are interested in learning more about this opportunity, we want to hear from you

**Our Company**: Trudell Healthcare Solutions is a Canadian, family-owned clinical and service-oriented distributor providing unique, innovative products to select segments of the Canadian healthcare market. With a skilled, knowledgeable and motivated team, the company is committed to exceeding our customer’s expectations in delivering cost effective solutions to improve patient outcomes.

**The Position**:As the Demand Planner, you will be responsible for conducting forecast analysis, inventory analysis, supplier performance evaluations, as well as reporting to support operational efficiency to meet/exceed business KPl's. You will determine optimal stock levels given the organization’s constraints (space, supply uncertainty, demand uncertainty, contract penalties and item criticality) by actively collaborating with cross functional teams to ensure optimized inventory levels that meet business objectives. A key responsibility will be monitoring and communicating backorders to the appropriate stakeholders. You will analyze the demand forecast for key determinants of purchase, with the goal of advancing a predictive analytics model for Trudell Healthcare Solutions. You will produce and execute a production schedule for limited items for the THS custom pack program. In addition, you will monitor unanticipated changes in customer purchasing behaviour and coordinate responses (either through increased purchases, decreased purchases, or supplier returns).

**What We Offer**:
In addition to fair and equitable compensation and the excitement of working for a growing and reputable company, we offer:

- Challenging careers that provide the opportunity to learn constantly
- Clear, consistent and demonstrated values
- Encouraged Professional Development
- Employee Recognition for Milestone Anniversaries
- Regular Performance Appraisals
- Regular Salary Reviews
- Paid Sick Days
- 3 weeks paid vacation to start

**Comprehensive Group Family Benefits including**:

- Health and Dental Benefits.
- Pension Plan.
- Life Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Plan.
- Disability Insurance.
- Out of Country Insurance Coverage.

**Key Responsibilities include**:

- Create forecast for consumable products (non-capital sales) based on historical data and future-oriented adjustments. Future oriented adjustment will be based on inputs from Marketing, Sales, and Quotes & Contracts departments.
- Monitor actual sales with the goal of adapting the forecast to the actual purchase actions of customers.
- Analyze the demand forecast for trends and key determinants of purchase.
- Recommend and set appropriate stock level targets given business constraints and market realities (demand volatility, contractual obligations, supplier performance).
- Provide input and expertise into the creation of inventory management policies around obsolescence, stock/non-stock, and item criticality levels.
- Coordinate component requirements for Custom Kit products.
- Produce and execute production schedule.
- Produce and compile regular reports on inventory balance, health of inventory, obsolesces, inventory risk, or as required by the Manager
- Produce or compile regular reports on key supplier performance metrics, or as required by the Manager.
- Ensure communication is effective and appropriate personnel are advised of delays, outstanding needs, or conflicts as required.
- Monitor and communicate backorders and supply distributions as requested by the Manager.
- Ensure cooperation with special projects as required.
- Post-secondary education in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years’ Planning experience in a Health Care or Consumer Packaged Goods environment.
- Highly skilled in analytics.
- Demonstrated proficiency in statistics and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts.
- Knowledge and experience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning software.
- Strong MS Office skills and ability to work with Excel at an advanced level.
- Excellent problem solving, communication and organization skills.
- Proven ability to make continuous improvements and lead change.
- Demonstrated ability to learn information on the job; product knowledge will need to be acquired.
- APICS certification