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Demand Planner

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Sobeys

17d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Logistics
    Research & Development
  • Toronto

AI generated summary

  • You need supply chain knowledge, 3-5 years in forecast management or logistics, strong communication skills, Excel proficiency, and experience with fresh products or groceries.
  • You will forecast demand, analyze market data, develop reports, identify accuracy issues, coordinate with teams, propose sales forecasts, and track projections to ensure inventory meets customer needs.

Requirements

  • Understanding of supply chain and business
  • Excellent communication skills
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in forecast management, statistical analysis, procurement, or logistics
  • Intermediate knowledge of Excel
  • Experience with fresh products or groceries

Responsibilities

  • Understand the demand for respective categories
  • Manage accurate demand forecasts that incorporate current and relevant market information to predict customer demand and provide buying team with the right information to plan to meet that demand
  • Develop reports to determine priorities and areas of opportunity and confirm/communicates results; creates ad hoc reports as necessary
  • Identify forecast accuracy root causes and refine process to ensure continuous improvement of the overall process
  • Support the company’s long-term strategy and inventory reduction while maintaining high Customer
  • Coordinate seasonal forecast and plans with merchandizing, suppliers, and distribution teams
  • Propose sales forecast based on observations, knowledge, and assessments; collaborate with partners to refine forecasts
  • Track projections and recommend appropriate action to achieve service level metrics
  • Accountable for ensuring forecast accuracy

FAQs

What is the location of the Demand Planner position?

The Demand Planner position is located at the Sobeys Innovation Hub in Toronto, Ontario.

What is the travel requirement for this role?

The travel requirements for this role are 0 - 10%.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Demand Planner?

The primary responsibilities include managing accurate demand forecasts, developing reports to determine priorities, identifying forecast accuracy root causes, coordinating seasonal forecasts, proposing sales forecasts, and tracking projections to achieve service level metrics.

What qualifications are required for this role?

The role requires 3 to 5 years of experience in forecast management, statistical analysis, procurement, or logistics, understanding of supply chain and business, excellent communication skills, and intermediate knowledge of Excel. Experience with fresh products or groceries is also preferred.

Is there a requirement for in-office attendance?

Yes, there is a requirement for in-office attendance at least three days per week to support team collaboration and the overall success of the office culture.

What benefits are offered to full-time employees?

Full-time employees are offered a competitive benefits package, including health and dental coverage, life, short- and long-term disability insurance, virtual health care access, a retirement and savings plan, employee discounts, learning and development resources, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.

Will I receive training for the new systems and processes?

Yes, the Demand Planner will support testing, implementation, training, and adoption of the Ocado platform, ensuring that proper training is provided.

Does Sobeys accommodate applicants with disabilities?

Yes, Sobeys is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage.

How does Sobeys define its workplace culture?

Sobeys fosters a family-oriented culture that nurtures great experiences for employees, customers, and communities, emphasizing collaboration and community impact.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1907
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

As one of only two national grocery retailers in Canada, Sobeys Inc. serves the food shopping needs of Canadians with more than 1,500 stores in 10 provinces with retail banners that include Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Price Chopper, Thrifty Foods and Lawtons Drugs, as well as more than 330 retail fuel locations. Our five core retail food formats are designed to ensure that we have the right offering in the right-sized stores for each individual market we serve — from our full service format to the convenience format, each tailored to satisfy the unique occasion-based food shopping needs of our customers. Our 134,000 employees and franchise affiliates are committed to building sustainable worth for each of our customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders through our focus on food, innovation and superior customer service.