Analyst, Production Planning

Domtar Products•Montreal, QC

About The Position

The Production Planning Analyst is responsible for integrating demand planning, production planning, and commercial execution to support Domtar’s customers. This role partners closely within Planning with Sales, Sales Operations, Manufacturing, Transportation, Warehousing, and ISAMs to translate strategic business plans into executable production schedules, inventory positioning, and service commitments. The role requires a strong balance of analytics, operational execution, and cross‑functional collaboration, with a deep understanding of ERP systems, manufacturing constraints, customer requirements, and cost-to-serve considerations. The position serves as a key connector between commercial demand signals and operational supply capabilities, ensuring reliable service, optimized inventory, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Highly collaborative
Proactive mindset
Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
ERP and MES Systems knowledge (RSAP, X-Trim, etc)
Production network knowledge (Grades and Mill/Converter/Warehouse locations)
Time management
Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment
Strong initiative, self-starter
Ability to leverage technology
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 8+ years of previous relevant experience OR if no degree, 10+ years of previous relevant experience
5+ years of experience in customer service, planning, transportation, sales operations, supply chain, or manufacturing operations
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Pulp and paper industry experience strongly preferred
APICS certification a plus
French language skills preferred depending on assigned mills/customer

Responsibilities

Create and maintain executable daily, weekly, and monthly production plans for assigned mills
Balance demand across manufacturing sites to manage oversell/undersell situations and maximize asset utilization
Provide trim guidance and production direction to mills to support efficiency and order fulfillment
Monitor inventory levels, warehouse capacity, and flow to ensure service targets are met without excess cost
Manage operational execution for complex shipping modes (e.g., breakbulk vessels), including planning, pre‑loading coordination, and issue resolution
Develop, maintain, and continuously refine short‑ and mid‑term demand forecasts (0–60 days and 60+ days) in SAP, incorporating bookings, order status, priority lists, and customer commitments
Support forecast accuracy by aligning commercial demand with production, inventory, and logistics capabilities
Partner with Sales, Sales Ops, ISAMs, Manufacturing, Product Management, Transportation, Warehousing, and IT to deploy business plans
Identify and lead opportunities to improve manual, time‑intensive processes—particularly within forecasting, priority lists, and SAP workflows
Drive continuous improvement in service reliability, cost‑to‑serve, and operational efficiency