Manager, Demand Planning

Overview

Position Summary : Reporting to the Director, Demand Planning, this Demand Planning Manager position is responsible for all forecasting activities associated with customers and products for the Deli Meats division. The Demand Planner creates and maintains forecast models for their customers, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from sales, supplier / partner, marketing, finance, retailer replenishment analysts, and other sources. The Demand Planning Manager is the integration point into the sales and commercial organization. Forecast modeling is the responsibility of this position. This position leads the S&OP dialogue based on Key Season Events with key counterparts within the organization.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and maintain accurate short-term and long-term weekly demand forecasts using statistical models, historical data, and market insights;
• Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to incorporate promotional activities, new product launches, and customer-specific events into demand forecasts;
• Lead the Key Season events S&OP process to drive alignment between demand forecasts, supply planning, and business objectives;
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings to review forecast assumptions, address discrepancies, and ensure collaboration between departments;
• Monitor and improve S&OP effectiveness through performance metrics and continuous process enhancements;
• Act as the liaison between supply chain, finance, and commercial teams to ensure forecast alignment with company goals;
• Work closely with supply planning and operations teams to ensure production schedules and inventory strategies support demand requirements;
• Analyze demand patterns and trends to identify opportunities and risks;
• Provide regular reporting on key demand metrics such as forecast accuracy, bias, and fill rates;
• Continuously improve demand planning processes and tools to enhance forecast accuracy and responsiveness to market changes;
• Identify inefficiencies in inventory management and collaborate on solutions to improve supply chain performance.

Requirements

Hiring Range : CAD $84,070 - $120,220

Bonus : This position is eligible for a bonus up to 10% of base salary subject to the plan terms and conditions.

Please note that the expected hiring range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sofina. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, skillset of the candidate and internal equity.

This position is currently an active vacancy.

Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants are asked to make their needs / requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.

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