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Demand Planner
full-time•Bassetlaw•CA$65k - CA$75k
About this role
Location: Markham, Ontario
Job Description:
Role Overview
As a Demand Planner, you will play a key role in end-to-end demand forecasting for assigned categories, leveraging analytics and cross-functional inputs to support accurate demand plans that enable inventory and service level objectives. You will partner with Merchandising, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance to incorporate commercial insights, manage lifecycle and promotional forecasting, and support continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy and process maturity.
Salary Range - $65,000 - $75,000
Key Responsibilities
Forecast Modeling & Maintenance
• Build and maintain statistical forecasts in Blue Yonder Demand.
• Review, analyze, and reconcile forecast variances.
• Support new item and new store forecasting activities.
Business Integration & Collaboration
• Partner with cross-functional teams to incorporate business and commercial intelligence into demand plans.
• Translate commercial and analytical insights into forecast adjustments and scenarios.
• Communicate key assumptions, risks, and areas of uncertainty to stakeholders.
Promotional Forecasting
• Build forecast lifts for promotional events and campaigns.
• Review promotional results and incorporate learnings into future forecasts.
Demand Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
• Monitor, analyze, and improve forecast accuracy and bias to identify improvement opportunities.
• Use forecast performance and inventory outcomes to inform ongoing forecast and planning adjustments.
• Participate in the evolution of demand planning tools, processes, and ways of working.
• Support system enhancements and process improvements aligned with planning maturity goals.
Skills & Competencies
• Solid understanding of statistical and judgmental forecasting concepts.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Ability to interpret data, identify insights, and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across functions.
Education & Experience
• Post-secondary education in Business, Supply Chain, Analytics, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in demand planning or forecasting roles.
• Experience with Blue Yonder Demand preferred; experience with SAP IBP, Oracle Demantra, o9, or Relex considered an asset.
• Experience supporting multi-node supply chains is beneficial.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
As part of the application process, AI may be used to assist with screening or assessing job applicants.
What you'll do
- The Demand Planner is responsible for end-to-end demand forecasting for assigned categories using analytics and cross-functional input to meet inventory and service level objectives. Key duties include building and maintaining statistical forecasts, reconciling variances, and incorporating commercial intelligence into demand plans.
About Pet Valu
As Canada’s largest pet retailer, we’re dedicated to strengthening the bond between Devoted Pet Lovers and their pets. From guiding new pet parents to creating a lifetime of memorable moments, love lives here™ in everything we do.
With nearly 50 years of animal care expertise, Pet Valu has grown to a network of 800+ neighbourhood stores across Canada, delivering knowledgeable customer care and premium products to support every pet’s journey. Our modern corporate office and state-of-the-art distribution centers allow us to efficiently serve these communities, ensuring consistency and top-quality service at every location.
Pet Valu is committed to fostering an open, equitable and inclusive workplace culture. Central to this is our aspiration to have our corporate ACE and franchisee staff reflect the diversity of the devoted pet lovers and neighbourhoods we serve. To demonstrate our commitment, we conduct a search for diverse candidates for all senior leadership positions, as well as potential director nominees for election to our Board.
We’re also proud to support local pet rescues and charities through our Companions for Change™ program, which has so far raised over $31 million, sponsored 200+ Dog Guides teams, and helped find forever homes for over 47,000 pets.
Headquartered in Markham, Ontario, Pet Valu trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: PET). Find open opportunities on our careers page at petvalu.ca/careers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Pet Valu pay for a Demand Planner?
Pet Valu offers a competitive compensation package for the Demand Planner role. The salary range is CAD 65k - 75k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a Demand Planner do at Pet Valu?
As a Demand Planner at Pet Valu, you will: the Demand Planner is responsible for end-to-end demand forecasting for assigned categories using analytics and cross-functional input to meet inventory and service level objectives. Key duties include building and maintaining statistical forecasts, reconciling variances, and incorporating commercial intelligence into demand plans..
Is the Demand Planner position at Pet Valu remote?
The Demand Planner position at Pet Valu is based in Bassetlaw, England, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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