Demand Planner

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At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high‑quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth‑driven work environment.

Overview

Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P. is seeking a Demand Planner. The role reports to the Manager, Demand Planning and involves preparing short‑ and long‑term forecasts by collecting and analysing information and collaborating with Sales, Customer Collaboration, Marketing and Supply Planning teams to ensure forecast accuracy.

Saputo offers a hybrid work arrangement, giving employees the ability to enjoy reasonable flexibility between working in the office and working from home.

How you will make contributions that matter

• 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 customers’ strategic plans and consumer trends;
• Work with the supply planning team to achieve sales order fill‑rate targets and minimize the risk of product shortage;
• Analyze and communicate metrics, forecasts and changes;
• Support and maintain standards for Saputo Canada Dairy Products G.P. quality.

Qualifications

Benefits

Salary : 66,960$ to 87,890$

Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills and training.

All applications are carefully considered by our Talent Acquisition team. Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in screening applications. Artificial Intelligence is not used to assess or select applications.

In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well‑loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family. Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations up to the point of undue hardships are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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