Demand Planner

Saputo Inc.•Georgetown, ON

About The Position

At Saputo, a top 10 global dairy processor, we focus on making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities. Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P. is seeking a Demand Planner to prepare short- and long-term forecasts. This role reports to the Manager, Demand Planning, and involves collecting and analyzing information while collaborating closely with Sales, Customer Service, Marketing, and Supply Planning teams to ensure forecast accuracy. Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada, known for brands like Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, and Alexis de Portneuf. The company processes approximately 11 billion litres of milk annually, operates 59 manufacturing facilities, and employs over 19,400 people across Canada, the USA, Australia, Argentina, and the United Kingdom. Saputo is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Requirements

Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field is preferred
Two to three years’ experience in forecasting and demand planning related to the dairy, food and consumer products industry
Strong leadership, communication and critical thinking skills
Bilingualism speaking and writing in English, mandatory

Nice To Haves

Full proficiency in forecasting software (an asset)
Experience in S&OP/IBP (an asset)
Bilingualism speaking and writing in French, a very strong asset

Responsibilities

Develop basic weekly forecasts, based on industry and market trends, including feature and promotional forecasting by SKU and product category management
Contribute and facilitate cross-functional meetings with sales, marketing, category management and supply planning teams to develop forecasts of anticipated changes in product development demand (new products, products to be deleted, new registrations, etc.)
Improve forecast accuracy through analysis of historical order patterns, seasonal and promotional escalations, pricing strategies, product lifecycles, and costumers’ strategic plans and consumer trends
Work with the supply planning team to achieve sales order fill rate targets and minimize the risk of code product shortage
Analyze and communicate metrics, forecasts and changes
Support and maintain standards Saputo Canada Dairy Products G.P. quality

Benefits

Vacation upon hire
Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
Group retirement plan with employer contribution
Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
Paid Parental Leave program
Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off
Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
Training and development programs
Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs
Advantageous discounts on Saputo products