Manager, Demand Planning

Overview As the Manager of Demand Planning, you will be an individual contributor reporting directly to the President. You will take full ownership of the enterprise demand plan and the end-to-end Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) cadence. In this role, you will own the weekly, rolling demand plan and lead cross-functional consensus to translate commercial data into a signed-off plan by week, region (Canada/US), retailer, and SKU. Your work will directly inform production and procurement schedules. You will coordinate inputs from Sales (promotions, seasonality, new distribution points), Supply Chain (finished goods inventory), Production (line capacity), and Procurement (material lead times), continuously adjusting plans as new constraints arise. A key part of your role will be to improve forecast accuracy using statistical models, manage exceptions, and automate data pipelines to enable faster, more confident decisions and a stable S&OP rhythm. Responsibilities S&OP ownership: run the demand cycle, publish the demand package, facilitate consensus, and reconcile to supply and financial targets. Forecasting: build and refine statistical models; layer Sales inputs (promo windows, price events, new stores); manage weekly exceptions and near-term re-plans. Translation to execution: convert consensus to SKU-level plans that reflect production line capacity, changeovers, and material availability; propose scenarios under constraints. Inventory and service: partner with Supply/Logistics to balance OTIF, case fill, weeks of supply, and turns in line with working capital targets. Data and automation: implement dashboards, data pipelines, and tooling that automate historical baselines, event overlays, and KPI reporting. Governance and communication: publish calendars, assumptions, risks/opportunities, and decision log; brief leadership with clear impacts and actions. Qualifications 6–10 years’ demand planning/forecasting in CPG; beverage or adjacent categories preferred, with ownership of the demand plan and S&OP participation. Proven results improving forecast accuracy/bias and aligning Sales, Supply Chain, Production, and Procurement under a single plan. Advanced analytical skills; expert Excel, comfort with BI and planning systems, and ability to automate repeatable analytics. Excellent communication and stakeholder management; able to present scenarios and trade-offs to senior leadership. Benefits Significant Influence: As an individual contributor, you\'ll have full ownership of the enterprise demand plan, reporting directly to the President. This provides a rare opportunity to have a direct and measurable impact on business decisions and growth. Endless Opportunities: As a key player in a growing company, you\'ll have the chance to shape processes and make a lasting impact. Your work will be central to the S&OP cadence, providing visibility and collaboration across all major departments, including Sales, Supply Chain, Production, and Procurement. Strategic Location: Work for a company with a strong presence in both Canada and the U.S., offering a broad scope and diverse market experience. Hybrid Work Model: We offer a hybrid work model that provides the flexibility you need to balance your professional and personal life. Comprehensive Benefits: We value our team members from day one. Your life insurance, medical insurance (including dental and vision), and other benefits will be effective starting on your first day of employment. Summary If this is something you are interested in please apply or send your resume to Angeline Asokan at Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada\'s workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community. Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process. #J-18808-Ljbffr