Demand Planning Manager

Overview

A strategic role at the heart of Supply Chain performance. Do you want to play a key role in demand reliability and directly contribute to the performance of the supply chain? We are looking for a passionate, analytical, and collaborative Demand Planning Manager who is ready to work at the crossroads of the Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams.

Ensure forecast accuracy through strong mastery of planning tools, continuous process improvement, and seamless cross‑functional collaboration.

• Actively contribute to the S&OP process and the annual volume review.
• Translate promotional plans into shipment volumes in collaboration with the commercial teams.
• Strengthen demand visibility with the Customer Solutions, Marketing, Sales, and Insights teams, and share key information with Production Planning.
• Ensure continuous alignment between forecasts, production, and potential operational risks.
• Consolidate forecasts to provide leadership teams with a clear overall view.

• Develop relevant analyses to anticipate future demand.
• Ensure forecast consistency by customer, product, and distribution center.
• Incorporate seasonality impacts across commercial segments.
• Support volume anticipation for product launches and discontinuations.
• Measure, track, and improve forecast accuracy.
• Produce ad hoc reports to better understand variances and support decision‑making.
• Develop consumption‑based forecasting models when needed.
• Document risks and opportunities to support proactive decision‑making.

The annual base salary range for this position is $72,000 to $100,000 CAD. The final salary offered will be determined by factors such as relevant experience and qualifications, internal equity and external market conditions.

Danone Canada also offers a competitive short‑term incentive bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including group insurance, group retirement plans, wellbeing account, flexible time off, true hybrid work environment, paid parental leave, and other attractive options.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an S&OP environment (ideally in CPG).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with o9 (DP) and Nielsen.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in team management (an asset).

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Strong ability to build relationships and lead cross‑functional discussions.
• Effective management of multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical mindset, rigor, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Comfortable working in a matrixed environment and collaborating within teams.
• Strong ability to prioritize and adapt to rapid changes.
• Passion for continuous improvement and ability to challenge the status quo.

As part of our commitment to transparency in our hiring practices, we may use AI‑enabled tools at certain stages of the recruitment process. However, all final hiring decisions are made by people.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Danone Canada is a business unit of Danone operating from headquarter offices in Boucherville, Quebec, and Toronto, Ontario. We are Canada’s largest consumer‑facing B Corporation and recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. We have 500+ employees across Canada and are committed to social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to cultural background, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or age.

Danone Canada doesn’t just welcome what makes you unique; we value it. We’re proud to provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to cultural background, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or age. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all our employees share the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect.

Please note that this posting has been written in the masculine form solely to shorten the text. We promote diversity and encourage all people with the skills mentioned in this posting to apply for this position.