Demand Planner Job Etobicoke area,Ontario Canada,Business

Works remotely, with requirements to be onsite at YVF locations or at co-manufacturing partners on an as-needed basis.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end demand planning and forecasting process for fresh, frozen and further processed organic poultry products.

Develop accurate, actionable demand forecasts to support production planning, inventory management, and order fulfillment.

Provide cross-functional leadership by acting as the central point of contact for demand-related questions across the organization.

Work closely with Sales and Marketing to incorporate customer forecasts, promotions, and new product introductions.

Develop and implement required business metrics to support the monitoring of 3rd party facilities for conformance against established product specifications and adherence to regulatory and business requirements.

Monitor yields and invoicing from designated 3rd party facilities to ensure production processes remain within target control ranges and overall costs remain in line with target expectations.

Complete assigned monthly business reporting within required timelines.

Lead project workstreams and initiatives focused on driving the key priorities of the business.

Provide analysis and recommendations regarding new opportunities and/or issues.

Support Senior Management in the development and execution of operational strategies.

Other duties as assigned

Key Qualifications

Strategic thinking combined with attention to operational detail and accuracy.

Excellent planning and scheduling skills required.

Strong analytics, multitasking, problem solving, and interpersonal skills, with ability to influence decision-making without direct authority.

Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.

Experience in collaborating with outside stakeholders and the ability to build strong relationships with others.

Ability to apply critical thinking to assess situations and provide solutions.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with moderate amounts of stress, and limited structure or direct supervision.

Build strong stakeholder relationships and influence decision-making without direct authority.

Demand planning experience is desired, but not mandatory.

Strong Excel skills, moderate Word and Power Point skills.

The salary range for this role is $80,000-$125,000. All applications are reviewed by real people — we do not use AI or automated screening tools in our recruitment process.