Under the direction of the Seinor Directior of Operations, you will work within the Purchasing division and oversee the demand planning activities. You will be responsible for leading the demand review process by collaborating cross-functionally within the organization.
How Makita supports our team members:
Competitive salary
Company paid benefits (medical/dental/vision/employee assistance plan)
RRSP Plan
Education Reimbursement Program
Work life balance with paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave & personal days
What will you work on?
Build and execute a forecast model based on demand patterns and business trends
Provide support in developing seasonal promotional forecasts
Using forecast analytics establish proper stockkeeping levels for top selling skus
Work cross functionally with marketing and sales teams to support revenue plan
Provide demand plan to ensure customer needs are met
Maintain proper inventory levels based on future customer demands
Provide analysis to support warehouse inventory movements and support picking and replenishment efficiencies
Provide analysis to support decision making for inventory locations across multiple DC’s
Identify areas of improvement and recommend action plans
Work with Purchasing Team to adjust forecast plan as required depending on production or shipping delays
Assist in risk and opportunities analytics and recommend strategies
Provide input in developing revenue strategies for discontinued stock as well as new product launches
Implement and identify opportunities for improvement by using analysis and logical thinking
Demonstrate proficiency in statistics and forecasting with an understanding of the financial impact on finance and operations
Gather raw data from multiple data systems and work with IT Team to ensure data is accurate and up to date
Work with Major Customers Supply Chain Team for accurate demand forecasting
Work with IT department and create BI reports to track demand KPIs and other if necessary
To be successful you will have:
Bachelor’s degree or three (3) year post-secondary diploma
Previous work experience or certification an asset
Prior experience with AS400, IBM Web Query and Power BI or similar systems and reporting tools is required.
Superior MS Office skills with a focus on Excel and Access
Working knowledge of SQL server is an asset
What you bring to the team?
Positive attitude: Must have the desire to connect and create connections with coworkers and approach challenges with a can-do attitude
Self reliance: Must take initiative and be a self-starter
Multitasking: Must be able to strategize priorities and work well in growing business setting as well as working with different system integrations
Business acumen: strategic thinking, planning, and organizing skills to successfully manage a variety of initiatives and responsibilities.
Interpersonal skills: the ability to develop strong working relationships with internal and external customers is essential.
Communications skills: ability to communicate in a clear and professional manner verbally and in writing, and comfortable presenting to a group of people.
Teamwork: ability to work in a team environment and be productive with minimal supervision.
Salary:
$60,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Interested in Joining our Team?
Please submit your cover letter and resume to careers@makita.ca, with the subject line "Demand Planner"
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