Senior Manager, Demand Planning

Location: Brampton, ON

Schedule: Onsite, 5 days/week

Term: 6-month contract

Rate: $110,000 – $130,000 (per annum, pro rated)

Our client is seeking a Senior Manager, Demand Planning to provide interim coverage. This role will lead demand planning for the Canadian market, manage a team of 3 planners, and partner closely with commercial, supply chain, and operations teams to support forecast accuracy, inventory continuity, and service levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead demand planning and forecasting for a Canadian finished goods portfolio
• Manage, coach, and support 3 direct reports
• Review forecast inputs, analytics, and reporting to improve forecast quality
• Partner with commercial and supply teams to align on demand plans and priorities
• Monitor inventory, supply risks, and planning KPIs
• Provide dashboard reporting and exception-based analysis
• Support supplier coordination and cross-functional planning activities
• Help improve planning processes, data quality, and system usage

Qualifications

• 7+ years of demand planning or supply chain experience
• Prior people leadership experience
• Background in regulated/product-based industries including pharma, food, CPG, manufacturing, or other
• Strong forecasting, analytics, and inventory planning experience
• Ability to influence stakeholders and challenge assumptions effectively
• Strong ERP required, SAP APO experience preferred; Kinaxis experience preferred
• Strong Excel and reporting skills
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, onsite environment

If you’re a hands-on Senior Manager, Demand Planning, available to step into a fast-paced environment and make an immediate impact, we’d welcome the opportunity to connect.

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