Demand Planner

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Primary Purpose: The Demand Planner is responsible for collaborating with Sales, Purchasing, and Product Management to maintain adequate forecasts of materials and ensure availability for customer requirements.

What you'll do:

• Act as key support pillar to Purchasing Manager and Procurement Analyst
• Collaborates closely with Purchasing & Commercial teams to maintain adequate forecasts of materials and ensure availability for customer requirements
• Help manage district-level targets such as Days Inventory on Hand, Unproductive Inventory reduction, and forecast accuracy
• Reviews Customer Demand Forecast (CDF) entries to confirm source and ability to meet demand
• Assist in evaluating stocking strategy and generates various reporting to support purchasing and planning activities
• Provides backup coverage for Procurement Analyst when necessary

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree or College diploma in a related program and two (2) years specialized training (PMAC, APICS, or related work experience) is required
• Strong organizational, written and oral communication skills are required
• Must understand and practice customer service excellence and have strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize in a dynamic and high-paced environment
• The successful applicant must also demonstrate initiative, autonomy, ethics and the ability to analyze alternatives and manage competing priorities
• Candidates must possess advanced skills in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Knowledge of SAP would be considered an asset

Where you'll work:

Univar Solutions Canada Ltd

64 Arrow Rd, North York, Ontario M9M 2L9

Pay and benefits:

This position is currently vacant. The annual expected salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

What you can expect:

• Strong work/life flexibility
• To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company
• To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus (if applicable to your role) and annual salary reviews
• Competitive pay and benefits

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the hiring process, please contact us at careers@univarsolutions.com.

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Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.