Supply Chain Planning & Optimization Specialist
Location: Laval, Quebec, CanadaWork Arrangement: Onsite, minimum 3 days per weekLanguage Requirement: Fluency in French and English, written and spokenExperience: 5-7 years
Job Summary
The Supply Chain Planning & Optimization Specialist will be responsible for optimizing product availability, demand planning, inventory levels, and supply chain performance while supporting financial objectives. This role requires close collaboration with local business teams and global stakeholders to develop effective supply chain strategies, improve forecasting accuracy, reduce inventory write-offs, and minimize logistics costs.
The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, advanced SAP knowledge, and experience in demand planning, materials management, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Long-Term Portfolio Management
- Lead demand management activities for standard products, product launches, phase-ins, phase-outs, installations, de-installations, and discontinuations.
- Optimize product availability, forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and write-off performance.
- Maintain transparent communication and information flow between local business units and global supply chain teams.
Short-Term Supply Chain Planning and Optimization
- Analyze supply issues and identify trends and root causes across business areas, profit centers, and product categories.
- Develop recommendations and initiate continuous improvement projects to address supply chain challenges.
- Create, maintain, analyze, and present key performance indicators (KPIs) to leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Ensure optimal supply chain planning parameters to improve operational efficiency and product availability.
Ad-Hoc and Priority Management
- Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Customer Service, Marketing, Sales, Global Supply Chain, IT, and Service Engineering teams to resolve supply chain issues.
- Develop solutions to minimize customer impact and address urgent supply and inventory challenges.
- Balance competing priorities while maintaining product availability and operational efficiency.
Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
- Lead and continuously improve the Sales & Operations Planning process in collaboration with key stakeholders.
- Align demand forecasts, inventory strategies, and supply plans with business objectives.
- Identify opportunities to improve planning processes and overall supply chain performance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Production Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of experience in demand planning and materials management.
- Advanced knowledge of SAP MM, SAP APO, and SAP BW.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent presentation, communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- APICS certification, such as CPIM or CSCP.
- Certification in Continuous Improvement or a related discipline.
Key Competencies
- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate effectively with leadership teams.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work effectively in an evolving environment with ambiguity and competing priorities.
- Data-driven decision-making and root cause analysis capabilities.
- Ability to identify trends, anticipate future business impacts, and develop practical solutions.
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on reducing waste and optimizing resources.
- Collaborative approach with the ability to build effective relationships across local and global teams.
Work Location Requirement
This is an onsite position based in Laval, Quebec, Canada. Candidates must be able to work from the Laval office at least three days per week and demonstrate professional fluency in both French and English.
