Demand Planner

Mechanical Repair and Supply

. Develop and maintain a rolling 3-month Master Production Plan and Consensus Demand Plan based on customer demand, operational capacity, and material availability .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeKanata • CanadaJunior💰 CA$63,000 - CA$80,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining production and demand plans while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate forecasting and inventory management. Proficient in Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.

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Master Production PlanningLean ManufacturingDemand ForecastingInventory ManagementAPICS CPIM Certification

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Hard Skills

Production PlanningDemand PlanningForecast AccuracySupply Chain ManagementCapacity UtilizationRevenue ForecastingOperational Lead-Time AnalysisContinuous ImprovementKaizenGemba

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsDecision-Making

Tools & Technologies

Planning MetricsDashboardsLean ToolsInventory Performance Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

APICS CPIMAPICS CSCPLean Six Sigma

Industry Keywords

Sales & Operations PlanningControlled Goods DirectorateHealth and SafetyContinuous Improvement Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain a rolling 3-month Master Production Plan and Consensus Demand Plan based on customer demand, operational capacity, and material availability
Lead and facilitate the company-wide Sales & Operations Planning process
Own and manage company-wide demand intake and customer commit processes
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to develop and maintain accurate forecasts
Generate unconstrained and constrained demand and production plans and identify capacity, material availability, and operational lead-time risks
Conduct monthly revenue forecasting and facilitate weekly risk review meetings
Perform quarterly supply and demand analysis over a rolling 12-month horizon
Make delivery commitments for customer orders and programs
Establish inventory targets and safety stock levels
Monitor inventory performance and recommend actions to mitigate excess, obsolete, shortage, and customer-service risks
Collaborate with Operations to ensure execution of the Master Production Plan
Monitor actual performance versus plan and drive corrective actions
Review forecast assumptions and recommend adjustments
Develop and present customer and internal impact assessments
Support and continuously improve Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives
Develop planning metrics and dashboards for forecast accuracy, inventory performance, service levels, capacity utilization, production adherence, and revenue attainment

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA or College Diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or relevant field, or 1–3 years planning or related experience
Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing experience including Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Kata, Gemba, Heijunka, Jidoka, 8 Wastes, and 6S
Strong business acumen and decision-making skills
Excellent analytical, planning, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to listen and communicate with peers at all levels within the organization
Strong written and oral communication skills
Highly detail-oriented with a proactive and continuous improvement mindset
Autonomous self-starter able to anticipate what needs to be done
Health and Safety conscious
APICS CPIM, CSCP, or Lean Six Sigma certification considered an asset
All applicants must meet eligibility requirements of the Controlled Goods Directorate (CGD)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Business culture which rewards performance
Reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and employment process for individuals with disabilities