Demand Planner Supply Chain Department FULL TIME
With its head office located in Cambridge, Ontario, Dimplex North America Limited is the world leader in electric heating, offering a wide range of residential, commercial and industrial products. The company’s commitment to innovation has fostered outstanding product development and design excellence.
Dimplex North America Limited is a member of the Glen Dimplex Group of companies of Dublin, Ireland. The Glen Dimplex Group employs over 8,500 people worldwide with sales in excess of $3.0 billion.
This is your chance to be part of an exceptional group of people, working in an environment that is focused on satisfying employees and customers alike. If you thrive on change and positive growth apply for a position with us today. Our company is growing and it is an exciting time. We’d love to have you join our team and help make Dimplex North America Limited the innovative leader of comfort, design and energy efficient solutions.
As the Demand Planner, reporting to the Sales & Operations Planning Manager, Supply Chain you will be responsible for ensuring Dimplex forecasts demand that directly reflect our customers’ needs.
Position Responsibilities:
• Forecast Analysis
o Assemble and analyze all data pertinent to creating of a 13 month rolling sales forecast including historical sales, market trends, seasonality, promotions, customer point of sale information, new and discontinued products
o Work with Sales to obtain a monthly consensus sales forecast
o Lead forecast planning meetings with Sales Managers / VP’s to review sales forecasts
o Develop analyses and reports to help the business understand its demand trends
o Measure, report on and improve forecast accuracy
o Identify and implement continuous improvement of forecasting process
• Data Integrity
o Cross-referencing old phase out products to replacement products
o Ensure Apex/ERP system is maintained and information is current and accurate
• Communication
o Analyze and report out on key trending data and report metrics (statistical forecast measures, bias, raw accuracy etc. at multiple lag periods)
o Continuous communication with Sales, Marketing and Product Development to accurately forecast both new and discontinued product and timing
Position Requirements:
• Post-secondary education in materials/operations management, Supply Chain, and/or APICS/CPIM designation
• 3 to 5 years Demand Planning experience
• Proficient with MSOffice Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Advanced MSOffice excel skills are required
• Effective interpersonal, communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to solve problems
• Ability to work well with others while challenging forecast assumptions of others
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency with statistical and forecasting fundamentals
• Proactive, organized and detail oriented
All interested candidates please apply to:
Lisa Obemeyer
Human Resources
lobermeyer@dimplex.com