At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in demand planning and inventory optimization for our pet specialty retail stores.
- Company: Join Pet Valu, Canada's top pet retailer with over 800 stores nationwide.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid work, health benefits, employee discounts, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive, inclusive culture that values your voice and ideas.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on pets and their owners while growing your career.
- Qualifications: 5-7 years in supply chain, strong analytical skills, and leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Location: Markham, Ontario
Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Hybrid
Reports to: Director of Demand Planning and Replenishment
About Us: Pet Valu is Canada’s leading pet specialty retailer, dedicated to strengthening the bond between dedicated pet lovers and their pets. With 50 years of animal care expertise, we operate over 800 stores across Canada under several banners, including Pet Valu, Bosley’s, Total Pet, Paulmac's Pet, Tisol & Chico.
Job Description Summary: Reporting to our Director of Demand Planning and Replenishment, the primary focus of the Demand Planning Manager role is to manage the planning and strategy driving the purchase and allocation of inventory in our Distribution Centres and Corporate Stores. This includes accountability for achieving budgeted objectives, such as receipts, turns, forecast accuracy metrics, and service levels, while optimizing inventory.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage, develop, and mentor a team of Demand Planning Analysts.
- Provide training, guidance, and support for all regular demand/forecast related tasks.
- Ensure demand planners support inventory planning and optimization, aligning supply with demand of assigned products in corporate stores and company DCs to drive turns and meet service level targets.
- Oversee the team’s review of historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.
- Review and ensure the effective use of forecast and reporting tools to analyze forecast accuracy, identify root causes of errors, and drive continuous improvement within the organization.
- Utilize a collaborative and consensus-driven approach to engage with key business areas and understand demand forecast drivers.
- Partner with key business units (Merchandising, Proprietary Brands team, Vendor partners, Replenishment, etc.), on long-term planning, forecasting, and other initiatives to support corporate goals.
- Support producing quarterly receipt plans based on forecasted sales, tracking actual performance against the plan, and adjust as needed.
- Participate in business/demand review meetings to evaluate forecasting effectiveness, identify root-causes of significant issues, and coordinate action plans to improve forecast accuracy.
Competencies:
- Advanced experience using Microsoft 365, Word, and PowerPoint with advanced knowledge in Excel including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, advanced formulas, and macros.
- Familiarity with data mining applications such as Tableau, Power BI, and IBM Cognos.
- Experience with Demand Planning & Replenishment systems (Blue Yonder, etc.).
- Strong analytical skills to interpret data, identify trends and patterns, and assess seasonality and cyclical behaviours to predict future demand while aligning with business objectives.
- Effective team player who adds complementary skills and contributes valuable ideas and feedback.
- Motivates and leads a team to achieve maximum results.
- Establishes and maintains effective, dynamic relationships with management, direct reports, and user groups across the organization.
Experience, Education, Certifications:
- Post-secondary education in business, supply chain or a related field.
- Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in supply chain, with a focus on demand planning.
- Experience forecasting within a national network supply chain business that includes multiple points of distribution, and retail locations.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills (written and verbal).
- Understanding of Merchandise Financial Planning process inputs and outputs - MFP Methodology.
- Knowledge of SQL or other programming languages is an asset.
- Experience in the retail industry is required.
Compensation: The targeted salary range for this position is $90,000-$110,000 annually. The final offer will be based on factors such as market location, relevant skills, experience and internal equity.
Why work for us? At Pet Valu, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re passionate about creating an environment where you feel supported, included, and empowered to grow - both personally and professionally.
Pet Valu is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and accessibility. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Manager Demand Planning in Markham employer: Pet Valu Canada Inc. (Company)
At Pet Valu in Richmond, British Columbia, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values teamwork and community engagement. Our supportive work culture fosters employee growth through training and development opportunities, while our commitment to pet wellness ensures that you will be part of a meaningful mission. Join us to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners, all within a vibrant and collaborative environment.
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