Argentus is working with an excellent client in the Retail Distribution industry on a great front-line supply chain role. This company, distributing to a number of top retailers, has a storied tradition in their product category, with a reputation for technical innovation and product performance. Today, they’re looking for a Demand Planner, and have tapped Argentus to source an excellent candidate.
Working out of the company’s Newmarket, ON office, this Demand Planner will take ownership of sales forecasting, demand planning and and inventory planning for one of their flagship brands, with the goal of increasing company sales and meeting financial targets. Working closely with the sales team, the successful candidate will lead the sales forecasting process for the brand by providing trend analysis based on historical data, sales trends, marketing and sales activities, and other sources. You will work to ensure availability and minimize obsolete and slow-moving inventory by providing a deep analysis of data and presenting actionable insights to leadership in the organization. You will work within the company’s ERP system to maintain excellent data and reporting of Inventory KPIs, and recommend and execute optimal procurement plans with the company’s vendors based on the company’s current and future inventory position. In short, this is an excellent front-line supply chain role with an opportunity to contribute to the company’s overall supply chain strategy through an excellent application of data analysis and forecasting.
This role is ideal for an individual with at least 2 years of experience in Demand Planning, Inventory Planning, and purchasing within consumer goods distribution or a like industry. Excellent skills with Excel are a must, as is a strong understanding of ERP systems (preferably SAP). Understanding of Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) is also key to the role, as are strong communications skills to interface with many different stakeholders across the organization. If this sounds like you, and you’re looking to move into a new role, reach out to Argentus today! Call 416 364 9919 or send an email to recruit@argentus.com with your current resume attached.
Please note: This capsule job description is meant to give prospective candidates a basic overview of the role. A full written job description is available upon request. We regret that only candidates already located in Canada are eligible to apply.