Job Description

Job Title: SAP Demand Planner

Job Description

The SAP Demand Planner leads the short- to mid-term (0–6 months) customer forecasting process within Integrated Business Planning, creating an unbiased, data-driven forecast that aligns Sales, Customer, and Category perspectives. This role owns the customer demand plan, drives forecast accuracy and performance, and partners cross-functionally to support service, inventory, and waste reduction goals in a fast-moving, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

Lead the short- to mid-term (0–6 months) customer demand forecast within the Integrated Business Planning process.
Develop an unconstrained, unbiased forecast at SKU, PPG, and category levels, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
Build the forecast from the bottom up, incorporating customer, category, and sales inputs.
Manage weekly pacing and SKU/location mix to reflect the latest demand signals.
Monitor and improve forecast accuracy, bias, and error through regular KPI reviews.
Reconcile gaps between customer and category forecasts, driving alignment and resolution.
Manage innovation and product lifecycle activities, including phase-in and phase-out planning.
Perform reporting and analytics to support demand planning decisions and continuous improvement.
Conduct root cause analysis on forecast errors and service issues, and recommend corrective actions.
Analyze consumption versus shipment trends to refine assumptions and improve forecast quality.
Document and maintain clear forecast assumptions, drivers, risks, and opportunities.
Maintain and update APO (SAP APO) master data to ensure planning systems remain accurate and reliable.
Prepare and present forecast performance reports and KPIs to stakeholders on a regular basis.
Collaborate closely with Customer Business Teams, Sales, Sales Strategy, and Category Demand Planning to align plans and priorities.
Engage with external customers to gather insights, validate assumptions, and improve forecast reliability.
Contribute to planning improvements that support better service levels, optimized inventory, and reduced waste.
Support planning for external manufacturing partners and co-manufacturing where applicable.

Essential Skills

3 to 5 years of experience in demand planning, supply planning, production planning, materials planning, logistics, or a closely related supply chain function.
Experience in a CPG/FMCG environment with exposure to fast-moving, high-volume operations.
Hands-on experience with ERP and planning tools, including SAP APO.
Strong experience in supply chain management, including supply planning, inventory management, procurement, and MRP.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
Proven ability to work with data, interpret trends, and translate insights into actionable plans.
University degree or professional designation in a relevant field.
Experience with reporting and analytics in a planning or supply chain context.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

CPIM, CSCP, or IBF credentials are an asset.
Experience planning for external manufacturing partners, including co-manufacturing.
Experience driving planning improvements focused on service, inventory optimization, and waste reduction.
Experience in a food industry environment is an advantage.
Exposure to continuous improvement initiatives within supply chain or planning functions.
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams with Sales, Category, and Customer-focused groups.
Strong communication skills to explain forecast assumptions, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders.

Work Environment

You will join a collaborative team of four demand planners, with each planner responsible for specific customers. The role follows a hybrid schedule, requiring 1 to 2 days per month in the office, with the remainder of the time worked remotely. The standard workweek is 40 hours, typically from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and overtime is not expected under normal circumstances. The environment is that of a large international manufacturing organization with fast-moving, high-volume operations and significant opportunities for growth, internal mobility, and cross-department moves for those who seek them, including potential relocation. The company invests in long-term development and encourages career progression. The dress code is business casual, and a uniform may be provided if you need to be on the production floor.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Toronto, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $44.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Toronto,ON.

À propos d'Aston Carter:

Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l’acquisition de talents, la chaîne d’approvisionnement et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l'industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre réseau expansif pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie-Pacifique et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’avoir remporté le double diamant ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® pour notre service aux clients et aux talents.

Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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