Demand Planner

We are seeking a talented, dynamic, resilient and result driven

• Demand Planner
• based in our Milton, ON location (Onsite).The Demand Planner is a key member of the ROCKWOOL North America Supply Chain organization, responsible for building high‑quality demand forecasts that support both business (TYCE) and operational planning. This role combines strong analytical skills, statistical forecasting, and commercial collaboration to create an aligned, consensus demand plan that drives service, inventory, and capacity decisions.The Demand Planner will also play an important role in improving our demand planning capabilities. As we move toward a more detailed, data‑driven, and longer‑horizon demand planning process, this role will help shape and embed best‑in‑class forecasting practices across the business.In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly. At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions.
• Join us and make a difference!
• The annual base salary range for this position is
• $70,000 - $95,000 CAD
• . Your base salary is determined based on location, experience and the pay of employees in similar positions.
• Your future team :
• You will become part of the Supply Chain Planning team and will be reporting to the Supply Chain Planning Director.
• What you will do :
• Develop and maintain accurate SKU- and customer-level demand forecasts using statistical tools and clean historical data.
• Track forecast accuracy and bias, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Produce rolling short-, medium-, and long-term forecasts to support service, inventory, and capacity planning.
• Help improve and standardize the demand planning process, data, and models across the business.
• Prepare and present demand insights, risks, and opportunities in the monthly Demand Review / S&OP process.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Supply Planning, Operations, and Finance to align on assumptions and resolve demand / supply gaps.
• Cleanse and structure demand data and support the maintenance of demand-related KPIs and dashboards.
• Support ABC classification and other analytic routines to improve planning quality.
• Identify and drive continuous improvements in demand planning tools, reports, and ways of working.
• Share best practices and help elevate planning capabilities across the Supply Chain Planning team.
• What you bring :
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Economics, Engineering, Data / Analytics, or related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Strong analytical capability and comfort working extensively with numbers and data.
• Hands‑on experience with
• statistical forecasting
• (e.g., time‑series methods, baseline generation) and
• historical data cleansing
• Hands-on experience in
• AI / ML
• based forecasting tools
• is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP, APO / IBP, Kinaxis, OMP, or similar) and / or BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) is a strong asset.
• Understanding of core demand planning concepts : forecast accuracy / bias, seasonality, product lifecycle, promotions, and segmentation.
• Strong ownership mindset, clear communication skills, and the ability to build collaborative relationships with cross-functional partners.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, growth environment.
• What we offer :
• At ROCKWOOL, our culture is one of teamwork, respect, and support. We offer a competitive salary, rewarding career and a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to :
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, and more
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Retirement Pension Matching Program
• Life and Disability Programs
• Educational Assistance
• Top up plans for maternity and paternity leave
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Who we are :
• We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive. We are a global company with more than 12,000 employees, located in 40+ countries with 51 manufacturing facilities… all focused on one common purpose –
• to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.
• Sustainability is central to our business strategy.
• ROCKWOOL was one of the first companies to commit to actively contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) framework and are actively committed to 11 SDGs, including SDG 14, Life Below Water.
• Through our partnership with the One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the Denmark SailGP team, we will help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it.
• Work environment & conditions :
• Our offices are thoughtfully designed to foster collaboration, creativity, and opportunities for social engagement, allowing employees to find balance and bring their best selves to work.
• ROCKWOOL believes in giving back to the communities where we operate. Our offices worldwide engage in philanthropic initiatives, community involvement, and sustainability efforts that contribute to improving society and the environment. We encourage our employees to get involved and make a positive impact in the communities we serve.
• Diverse and inclusive culture :
• We want all our people to feel valued, respected, included and heard. We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promote diversity, and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees.At ROCKWOOL, you will experience a friendly team environment. Our culture is very important to us. In fact, we refer to our culture as “
• The ROCKWOOL Way
• ”. This is the foundation in which we operate and is based upon our values of ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency.
• ROCKWOOL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• We evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.Stone wool is a natural, fully recyclable, versatile material that forms the basis of all our businesses. With approximately 12 000 dedicated colleagues in 40 countries and sales in more than 120, we are the world leader in stone wool products. Our employees are the reason we can achieve our goals and adapt to the changing world around us.Whether in an office, sales or factory role, our employees contribute actively to making the worldsafer and more sustainable.

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