Demand Planner - Vancouver, Canada - Saje Natural Wellness

Saje Natural Wellness

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Overview:

For over 25 years we've been helping our community with essential oil blends that actually work.

These essential oil blends treat stress, pain, gut, balance, and support in relaxation prior to sleep, and for symptoms of coughs and colds.

We know that a life committed to wellness is greater than one focused on illness, and believe that reaching for natural can enhance your long-term health and wellness, every day.

We have been ranked by Canadian Business and PROFIT as one of Canada's fastest growing companies. To support us on our journey, we are seeking diverse, purpose-lead people to join our team.

Get ready to celebrate global wellness with us.

Opportunity:

Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain Planning (temporary), the
Demand Planner is responsible for creating and maintaining the Demand Plan and sales forecast as part of Saje monthly process.

The activities include maintaining a monthly/weekly forecast by building assumptions from historical sales performance, marketing plans, product plans and go-to-market plans.

Through day to day functions, the
Demand Planner contributes to maintaining and strengthening Saje's culture; proactively engaging in behaviours that align with Saje's values: Wellness, Growth, Celebration, Greatness and Belonging.

Responsibilities:

Proactively collaborate with crossfunctional teams (Product, Marketing, Channels and Finance) in order to create a consensus demand plan every month for the categories assigned
Continuously maintain an accurate 12months rolling forecast for all active SKUs, across multiple selling regions in units and dollars
Analyze internal and external factors influencing demand patterns (Marketing plans efficiency, promotions,special events, etc.)
Work with crossfunctional partners to determine forecasts for new product introductions
Create/Maintain/Improve dashboards and metrics related to Demand Planning
Provide accurate longrange forecasts to other partners within Operations so that they can plan activities to balance inventory between DCs, plan stores replenishments, and provide forecasts to key vendors and comanufacturers
Collaborate with the Financial Planning & Analysis team to build demand driven quarterly sales plans
As required, support FP&A team to develop and prepare annual and quarterly budgets
Identify key industry drivers to better forecast demand
Inform product strategy decisions by providing timely and accurate product analysis with historical sales data, missed sales opportunities, demand drivers to support Marketing campaigns & activations, product markdownand promotion strategies, and channel allocation strategies
Continuously work to improve demand planning processes, tools and communication with crossfunctional partners

Applicant Requirements:

13 years working in Demand Planning, experience in Retail considered an asset
Advanced knowledge of Excel and manipulating large data sets (knowledge of advanced planning systems would be an asset)
Minimum Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in business, mathematics, economics, supply chain, operations, engineering or relevant discipline
Proficiency in statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an ability to interpret data and high degree of detail
Ability to multitask in a fastpaced environment and deal with a variety of changing situations while maintaining focus and a high degree of accuracy
Excellent attention to detail, organization, time management, and followup skills
Team player who works productively with a wide range of people in cross functional teams
Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills
Selfstarter and keen to take on new opportunities and challenges, with a passion to continue to develop and grow oneself

Key Relationships:

Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain Planning (temporary)