Supply Chain Planner Job Ottawa area,Ontario Canada,Supply Chain/Logistics

Job Title:
Supply Chain Planner

Status:
Full-time, Permanent

Position Status:
Backfill

Reporting to:
Manager, Supply Chain

Location:
Ottawa, ON (in-office)

About Lee Valley:

Since 1978, Lee Valley has recognized that for many, woodworking and gardening are more than just hobbies. Lee Valley Tools enjoys a proud history of providing high-quality woodworking, gardening, hobby, hardware, gift and seasonal merchandise to customers worldwide. We pride ourselves on providing quality products and renowned customer service.

Lee Valley has been honored with many prestigious awards, including being recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies by Deloitte. Additionally, we ranked #1 for In-Store Experience in Ontario by Leger Marketing Inc.

A position at Lee Valley is more than just a job – we honor the time and dedication that our people give by providing sustained and meaningful employment while striving to provide an environment where learning and development are encouraged.

Overview:

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, analytical, and action-oriented Supply Chain Planner to drive the effective planning and flow of products across warehouses and retail locations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong interest in demand planning, inventory management, and supply chain optimization. You will be responsible for analyzing data, generating forecasts.

You’ll work as part of a close-knit team to forecast demand, manage inventory flow, and improve replenishment processes across stores and distribution centers. If you enjoy combining analytics, business thinking, and process improvement, this role offers strong growth potential and hands-on experience in a fast-moving retail environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Support demand forecasting, inventory planning, and replenishment decisions across stores and warehouses

Execute buy plans and manage purchase orders to support inventory and sales targets

Monitor sales trends and adjust inventory plans based on changing customer demand

Help optimize stock allocation and inventory positioning across the network

Identify opportunities to simplify and improve supply chain processes

Maintain accurate delivery timelines and inventory visibility within ERP systems

Support inventory optimization initiatives, including warehouse efficiency and freight improvements

Contribute ideas that improve automation, reporting, forecasting accuracy, and operational visibility

Partner with Category Managers to support new product launches and promotions

Provide inventory updates for marketing campaigns and seasonal events

Work closely with purchasing, operations, logistics, and retail teams to ensure products arrive in a timely manner.

Knowledge and

Skills:

Degree or diploma in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Computer Science, or a related field

1-3 years of experience in supply chain, inventory planning, retail operations or analytics.

Proficiency with analytical tools Excel, SQL, R or Python with exposure to workflow and node-based platforms.

Experience with ERP systems or operational software

Comfortable working with data to identify trends and solve problems

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with vendors

Experience with demand planning or forecasting concepts will be an asset.

Exposure working in the retail industry, logistics, supply chain would be an asset

ASCM/ APICS certification will be considered an asset

What we offer:

A competitive compensation program, including base salary, comprehensive health and dental benefits, and a matching group retirement savings plan.

Paid vacation and sick leave to support your well-being and work-life balance.

A generous Lee Valley employee discount.

A supportive, family-oriented environment that encourages learning, growth, and long-term development.

Salary Range: $58,000- $65,000

Diversity and Inclusion:

At Lee Valley, we are proud to celebrate and foster a diverse team of professionals. We take pride in nurturing an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be their authentic selves, celebrate their differences and love where they work. Our diverse community combined with our inclusive culture, is what sets us apart in the industry.

We encourage all candidates to apply for job opportunities with Lee Valley regardless of race, national origin, colour, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and family status, or disability.

Our Approach to Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

We believe that hiring decisions should be grounded in human judgment, thoughtful evaluation, and meaningful dialogue.

At Lee Valley, we do not use artificial intelligence tools to screen, rank, or make automated decisions about candidates. All applications are reviewed by members of our hiring team, and selection decisions are made through human assessment and professional judgment.

We are committed to a fair, transparent, and equitable recruitment process where candidates are evaluated based on their experience, skills, and…