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Demand Planning Analyst (Contract Position)

Silver Hills Bakery - 11 Jobs
Abbotsford, BC
Posted 15 days ago
Job Details:
Full-time
Contract
Entry Level

This role will be approx 12 month contract

Position: Demand Planning Analyst Reports to: Senior Manager, Demand Planning

We are looking for a Demand Planning Analyst to join our Sales & Business Development team! Our Demand Planning Analyst will support the Senior Manager, Demand Planning, and the Sales team with various sales forecasting and reporting activities.

OPPORTUNITIES

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support our planning process by ensuring forecasts are accurately updated, and reporting is provided to internal teams so that the accuracy of forecasts can be evaluated and adjusted. You will have the opportunity to lead multiple projects from start to finish and grow with the company as we continue to expand!

Requirements

Drive & Motivation

  • You are passionate about healthy living and values which align with Silver Hills
  • You are a positive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment to help provide insights on forecasts adjustments that are needed
  • You enjoy performing tasks that require a lot of organization, accuracy, and attention to details

Character & Abilities

  • You are able to analyze trends and draw insights to more accurately predict the future volume requirements of the business
  • You feel comfortable working independently and as part of a dynamic team
  • You are analytical and detail-oriented and can generate and use accurate data to determine the best path forward
  • You are able to demonstrate a high degree of professionalism with every interaction
  • You are able to multitask, stay organized, and effectively meet deadlines in a dynamic environment

Knowledge & Skills

  • You have effective communication & leadership skills
  • You have excellent project management and execution skills
  • You have excellent proficiency with MS Office, specifically Excel
  • You are able to create effective presentations & summaries including spreadsheets, tables, charts
  • You have a good understanding of the forecasting and demand planning process within a manufacturing/sales organization

Experience

  • You have 3-5 years of relevant analytics experience working in a customer-focused office environment
  • You have experience building effective allianes with both internal and external teams
  • You have a Degree/Diploma in Business or related field
  • You have experience building effective alliances with both internal and external teams
  • Experience in demand planning and/or trade spend management systems

Nice to have

  • Experience with Exceedra
  • Experience in the CPG and/or manufacturing industry


Things you will do...

  • Ensure Indirect Sales Actuals & Forecasts are uploaded in Sales Forecasting software
  • Create and maintain Demand Planning reports & provide insights on reports & analytics
  • Support Senior Manager, Demand Planning with tracking, adjusting & updating of monthly agreed upon forecasts with the Sales team
  • Initate ideas to streamline current forecasting reporting & processes

Other

  • You may work varied times on occasion, as the job requires
  • You may travel to sales meetings or customer meetings as required approximately 5% of time

Benefits

We offer our team members many benefits to help them achieve their goals and support our company culture:

  • Opportunities for career growth and development
  • Competitive Healthcare Benefits Package
  • Free delicious and healthy bread
  • Fitness incentive fund to help you thrive
  • Friendly and supportive work environment and an ambitious team
  • Discounts at our retail store with a great selection of healthy organic products
  • Company social events focused around health, great tasting food and getting together as a team

Salary - $62,100 - $75,000

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