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We boast 9 cutting-edge manufacturing facilities, 13+ distribution centers, and a dynamic team of over 900 employees located across 20+ locations in North America. Performance-Driven RewardsExperience the direct impact of your efforts with competitive performance-based bonuses. Leave egos at the door as we engage in activities like brainstorming sessions, lively BBQs, and festive parties, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging.Training & Development ProgramsFlexible work arrangementsHealthy snack-filled kitchensTecho-Bloc branded swagEnglish and French courses available as neededReporting to the Senior Planning Manager, the primary role of the Senior Demand Planner is to oversee the sales forecasting process that guides the planning of production and distribution of our finished products, as well as the purchasing of our raw materials and consumables. In addition, this role will require assistance in the implementation of a new ERP system. The ideal candidate will have experience with MRP/ERP systems and a sound knowledge of forecasting, planning and supply chain processes.Once the chat is over, depending on your priorities, you focus on reviewing forecast adjustments and key metrics, especially forecast accuracy. You spend the morning analyzing data such as sales and inventory levels to refine forecasts and identify trends or sales behaviors that may differ from those predicted. With all the information you have found, you collaborate with members of the sales and planning teams to gather and share insights that will help build even more accurate forecasts. Then, taking into account the information provided by the planning team, you develop a strategy to include certain factors to consider for items in specific locations and update the data. The day ends with documenting useful information and preparing data or reports that will set the stage for a successful start to your next workday.Weekly data analysis and cleansing to identify and record anomalies, special events and other variables to be taken into account when finalizing forecasts.Collaborate with sales managers to gather information such as product trends, warehouse stocking strategies, competitor analysis and any other information relevant to sales forecasts.Maintain the monthly Sales and Operations Plan (S&OP) with other company leaders and executives to align sales objectives, establish sales strategies and identify external variables that will impact forecasts.Assist in the establishment of minimum-maximum inventory, inventory turns, service level and overstock targets to meet corporate standards in all Techo-Bloc distribution centers & establish a production capacity plan, including production hours and product mix by plant.Identify and help resolve conflicts related to supply, demand and capacity availability propose product life cycles, such as forecasts for new products and identification of products that should be discontinued.Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, statistics or related field; Minimum 4 years' experience in demand planning and analysis; Experience with R, Python and VDA (an asset); Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, V-search, cubes, graphs, etc.); APICS - CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) is an asset; Strong verbal and written communication skills in French and English (English is necessary to serve our customers in the USA).