Demand Planning Analyst
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Company Description Crystal Claire Cosmetics, founded in 2004, is a Canadian-owned leader in cosmetic manufacturing with a state-of-the-art facility in Mississauga, ON. The company partners with top global cosmetic brands to create and develop high-quality finished products at competitive prices. Crystal Claire benefits from close collaboration with its sister company, Crystal Int'l (Group) Inc., a high-quality manufacturer of cosmetic packaging, creating strong synergies across product and packaging. The organization is dedicated to innovation, staying ahead of beauty industry trends, and working closely with clients to ensure each project’s success. Team members join a dynamic environment focused on quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Job Title: Demand Planning Analyst
Department: Finance & Accounting
Wage Category: Annual Salary and Benefits
Report To: Financial Controller
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare the monthly sales forecast by customer by product.
- Track forecast accuracy and improve forecasting methods and tools.
- Set and manage inventory targets, including safety stock.
- Monitor SKU performance and recommend SKU rationalization and end-of-life actions.
- Report forecast and supply chain KPIs (forecast accuracy, inventory turns, machine utilization).
- Lead consensus on the forecast across Sales, Operations, Finance and other related parties.
- Maintain demand planning documentation and SOPs.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or a related field.
- 3+ years in demand planning, forecasting or a related planning role.
- Experience with DRP/MRP and key inventory metrics.
- Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills.
- High attention to detail and clear communication.
- Experience with SAP is preferred.
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Responsibilities
Prepare and manage customer- and product-level sales forecasts, monitor forecast accuracy, and improve forecasting methods and tools. Set inventory targets, assess SKU performance, report supply chain KPIs, coordinate forecast consensus across departments, and maintain planning documentation and SOPs.
Requirements
A degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field and at least three years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or a related planning role are required. Candidates should have DRP/MRP and inventory metrics experience, advanced Excel and analytical skills, attention to detail, and clear communication; SAP experience is preferred.
Skills
- Demand Planning
- Sales Forecasting
- Forecast Accuracy
- Inventory Management
- Safety Stock Management
- SKU Performance Analysis
- SKU Rationalization
- Supply Chain KPI Reporting
- Consensus Forecasting
- Advanced Excel
- Analytical Skills
- DRP/MRP
- SAP
- Communication
- Attention to Detail
- SOP Documentation
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Categories
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- Finance & Accounting
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- Demand Planning
- Sales Forecasting
- Forecast Accuracy
- Forecasting Methods
- Forecasting Tools
- Inventory Targets
- Safety Stock
- SKU Performance
- SKU Rationalization
- End-of-Life Planning
- Supply Chain KPIs
- Inventory Turns
- Machine Utilization
- Consensus Forecasting
- DRP
- MRP
- Inventory Metrics
- Advanced Excel
- SAP
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Cosmetics Manufacturing
- Personal Care Products