We are currently searching for a Senior Demand Planner to join our Global manufacturing team. Reporting to the Sales and Operations Planning Manager the SDP will develop and maintain a robust demand plan, coach junior planners and provide backup support to the Demand Planning and S&OP functions. This position directly supports service level performance, inventory health, forecast quality, and revenue alignment by ensuring demand plans and key S&OP processes are accurate. Our ideal candidate will enjoy working closely with internal teams and external partners. This is a hands‑on role for someone who is detail‑oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. If you are passionate about resolving challenges in real time and connecting operational plans with financial goals to ensure profitability for the company please apply today! KEY RESPONSIBILTIES: Own KPI reporting and demand planning for department, including variance narratives, trend analysis, and leadership insights Own rolling 16-month demand forecast at the SKU–customer level, incorporating statistical, Sales, and Category inputs Act as backup for the S&OP Manager, supporting facilitation and execution of the broader S&OP process when required Lead cross‑functional alignment ensuring consistent understanding of assumptions, risks, and opportunities across Sales, Product, Finance, and Supply driving maturity of the department S&OP process, improving cadence, data quality, standard work, and engagement Lead S&OP process, including cycle management, material preparation, data review, outcome publishing, and system updates Lead demand planning activities for the Commercial category (US and Canada) responsible for Trade and Intercompany Channels Represent demand planning in S&OP meetings, ensuring continuity of process and clear communication of risks, opportunities, and forecast performance Coach junior demand planners to elevate forecasting capability, analytics, etc. Provide consultation re complex forecasting issues before they reach the S&OP Manager Improving demand quality, contributing to stronger fill rate/inventory performance Improve forecast accuracy by reducing bias, applying analytics/leveraging customer trends Conduct root‑cause analysis on forecast misses and drive continuous improvement Maintain and enhance forecasting metrics and trackers (accuracy, bias, etc.) Lead demand planning meetings with Sales, presenting data‑driven recommendations Collaborate with Supply Planning to minimize disruptions and ensure alignment Support CI of the S&OP process, including routines, reporting, tools, data quality and analytical methods Execute monthly forecasting procedures utilizing Netstock Partner with Sales, Category, and Finance to understand demand drivers and assumptions QUALIFICATIONS: College Diploma/University Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics or Statistics 5+ years experience in demand planning, forecasting, S&OP & IBP ASCM/APICS and IBF - CPF or ACPF certifications strongly preferred Demonstrated excellence in analysis, decision-making, and problem solving Advanced Power BI (dashboards, data models), SQL familiarity (e.g., Viewpoint Sequel) Strong critical thinking and visualization skills to drive continuous improvement Action‑oriented, ability to take calculated risks to drive customer and business value Advanced presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for non‑technical audiences Skilled at balancing tactical execution with broader S&OP process thinking Strong work ethics, positive team attitude, ability to collaborate across functions ERP experience (JD Edwards) an asset Advanced MS Office skills (Advanced Excel/VBA/Power Query, Power Automate, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) #J-18808-Ljbffr