Planificateur et acheteur intégré / Demand planner & Buyer, Integrated Business

Cameleon RH • Pointe-Claire, QC

28d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Integrated Business Planner is responsible for demand and capacity planning for specific made-to-stock product categories. This role focuses on developing accurate forecasts based on historical demand, in close collaboration with the Marketing and Sales teams to build a robust demand plan. The position also ensures that sufficient manufacturing capacity is in place to meet production requirements. In addition to strong planning and analytical skills, this role requires a solid understanding of the purchasing process, along with the ability to proactively solve problems, take initiative, provide recommendations, and escalate issues when necessary.

Requirements

• University degree or equivalent experience, ideally with a specialization in supply chain or logistics
• Over 7 years of overall experience in logistics or distribution, including at least 3 years as a demand planner
• Good knowledge of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes and principles
• Excellent communication skills, with proven experience in cross-functional planning at multiple levels
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to understand and analyze statistical data, formulate recommendations, and drive change
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders to achieve common goals
• Good understanding of the interactions between Sales and Operations functions, including supply chain, operations, business activities/processes, and finance, within a consumer goods company (medical devices)
• Excellent interpersonal skills combined with values of accountability, customer focus, teamwork, and empathy
• Action-oriented attitude ('get things done'), with the ability to combine daily operations with strategic thinking
• Experience in entrepreneurial, dynamic, and high-growth environments, particularly within medium-sized companies or start-ups
• Practical skills in applying Lean and Agile management tools and experience working with ERP systems

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the medical device or retail industry
• Experience in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Build demand forecasts based on IBP – Finished Goods capacity planning for assigned product categories, using Medicom’s planning tools
• Align demand forecasts with supply and translate requirements into purchase orders, with the objective of minimizing backorders
• Understand and apply demand planning fundamentals and methodologies
• Develop forecasts using historical data and trend analysis
• Work with ERP systems and the forecasting process to understand, analyze, and interpret statistical data
• Monitor forecast accuracy metrics (forecast error %, bias)
• Use Power BI reporting tools, including basic drill-down analyses
• Manage backorder situations and take corrective actions
• Monitor overstocks and slow-moving items, and implement inventory optimization measures
• Support new product launches and plan product phase-outs based on run-rate analysis
• Maintain a solid understanding of overall supply chain activities, including order placement, transportation, receiving, quality control release, and transfers within the company
• Understand and apply supplier parameters such as minimum order quantities (MOQs), lead times, and safety stock levels

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package, including an employee assistance program (EAP) and telemedicine services
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Training, coaching, and professional development opportunities
• A dynamic and friendly work environment, with an active social committee organizing sports activities, BBQs, and family events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree