Senior Demand Planner

At Wolseley Canada, our leading-edge is the knowledge and insight found in every corner of our organization. Here, you’ll build strong relationships and support critical industries that touch the lives of Canadians. Every day, we show up with intention and pride; in ourselves, our associates, and our customers. You’ll have a solid foundation to try new things, uncover new possibilities, challenge yourself, and grow your career. Does this sound like somewhere you’d like to be?

Wolseley Canada is the leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC/R, waterworks and industrial products in the country and working here means, a network of possibilities, a place you are valued and a higher standard.

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As a key member of Wolseley’s Demand Planning team, the candidate will be a subject matter expert in the generation of the Demand Plans for a specified category.  Your expertise will enable Wolseley to meet planned sales through forecast accuracy and collaboration with key stakeholders including Category and Sales. In addition, the Sr. Demand Planner will lead continuous improvement projects related to Supply Chain. 

What’s in it for you?

• Regular business hours Monday to Friday
• Comprehensive benefits with premiums fully paid for by the company for the “Core” package starting the first day of employment.
• Career development and training opportunities
• Life insurance, disability, and wellness program
• Retirement savings programs including RRSP and DC pension with up to 5.25% employer contribution.
• Paid vacation and sick time and day off on your birthday!
• Bonus programs that include annual performance and profit sharing
• Employee discounts on top brands of plumbing and HVAC/R products
• Education reimbursement for employees
• Employee referral program
• Safety shoe reimbursement

What you will do:

• Builds and promotes collaborative relationships with key stakeholders within Sales, Operations, Sourcing, Category Management, and all Supply Chain Functions with the purpose of improving interactions to drive forecast quality and accuracy.
• Analyzes historical demand data using analytical tools such as Microsoft Excel, Access, and Slim4, to determine future forecasts in collaboration with key stakeholders within the Planning department.
• Effectively uses SLIM4 reporting and system functionalities to enable an exception based forecast management approach.
• Project leader (lead, implement projects). Proactive in seeking out and implementing Supply chain improvements.
• Persuasive and knowledgeable in collaborative planning. 
• Lead and maintain a monthly S&OP cycle for specified category.
• Work with Finance, and Category to maintain a 18-24 rolling forecast.
• Analyze budget vs forecasts to assess risk and opportunities to FY target.
• Implementation of the necessary actions to minimize the impact from deviations in demand consumption vs projected forecasts.
• Continuously strives to identify areas for improvement and applies best practices to develop sustainable solutions to improve forecast reliability. 
• Actively engages and promotes continuous improvement of current and future forecasting process.
• Prepare and facilitate monthly consensus meetings with the Category and Purchasing teams.
• Analyze KPI (MAPE, Forecast Accuracy, BIAS) and proactively implement solutions to improve performance.
• Prepare and present monthly data for S&OP with recommendations and assumptions.
• Improve availability while minimizing the risk of surplus inventory DOI.
• Supports Demand Planning Manger with initiatives to drive improvement.

What you will bring:

• Post-Secondary education in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or Operations Management.
• A minimum of five (5) years related experience in demand/inventory planning role
• CSCMP (Certified Supply Chain Management Professional), Lean or Oliver Wight Certification
• Working knowledge of Slim4 and Syntax is an asset
• Continuous Improvement training, DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve & Control), PDCA, 5 Whys, or knowledge of Continuous Improvement tools
• Distribution/Supply chain experience
• Strong knowledge of forecasting techniques and ERP – MRP systems
• Strong facilitation and decision-making skills
• Proficiency using a variety of Microsoft Office applications including: Excel, Outlook & Access
• Working knowledge of purchasing, warehouse and inventory control policies, processes and procedures
• Strong analytical skills and strong communication skills
• Ability to adapt to change and strong self-awareness
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Bilingual in both French and English would be an asset

Each resume submitted gets individually reviewed by our team and retained for 24 months if other new and exciting opportunities arise that match your skills and qualifications. 

Please note: This position requires the result of a satisfactory criminal record check.  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.