Demand Planner Demand Planner

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•North York, ON

1d•CA$85,000 - CA$95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

While Nestlé is known for KitKat®, Gerber®, Nescafe®, and Maggi®. Our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people. We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3,000+ members of Nestlé Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good. We’re a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward. Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees.

Requirements

3+ years in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain management.
Experience in data analysis and reporting using tools like PowerBI, Tableau, or similar
Understands local market, category, complexity & key stakeholders
Proven track record of experience, results and optimization of Demand Planning/Statistical Forecasting management
Strong exposure of Demand Planning Principles, Process and Best Practices; Tradition, and Digital forecasting enhanced strategies.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make strategic decisions
Proficiency in using relevant planning software and tools.

Nice To Haves

Strong or advanced technical knowledge in the following areas:
Proficiency in demand planning tools (e.g., SAP IBP, APO, SAS, OMP. OSPREY), statistical modelling, data management
Knowledge of product portfolio, brand profitability.
Knowledge of other system tools (SAP Business Objects, OMP Unison, BW, Power BI etc.)
MS Office tools (Excel, PPT, Word, Teams)
Demonstrated knowledge of enterprise planning and management techniques (MBP, IBP, S&OP, S&OE, Control Tower etc) and end-to-end supply chain operations

Responsibilities

Consistently evaluates the performance of both the statistical forecast and demand sensing and is actively seeking opportunities for enhancements.
Facilitating discussions around demand input drivers to generate the enriched demand plan collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to incorporate key business insights into the forecasting process, and to enrich the statistical forecast based.
Collecting all the inputs to create the different demand scenarios that will be evaluated during the Scenario Planning & Sign-off meeting.
Owner of the signed-off demand plan (volumetric demand plan) for said assigned category.
Developing accurate demand forecasts to support business objectives, optimize inventory, and ensure supply chain efficiency.
Collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to incorporate key insights into the forecasting process.
Analyzing demand trends, improving forecast accuracy, supporting the S&OP process, and driving continuous improvements in planning methodologies.
Support of total NPS delivery for all businesses via solid forecast and demand planning performance.
Ownership of several key cross-functional processes within MBP (S&OP and S&OE).

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
Company matched pension plan
Three weeks of Vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)
Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
Bonus eligibility
Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care, resources, and coverage for gender-affirming procedures
Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage to support the pursuit of a path to parenthood regardless of medical conditions, gender or sexual orientation
Adoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoption
Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)