Demand Planning Manager

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

The Demand Planning Manager role leads the demand review process and develops the master demand plan with input from Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Planning, Product Management, Customer Service, and Procurement. The role is part of the IKO North America Supply Chain Leadership Team.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive salary
• Competitive health and benefit plan
• Competitive matched retirement savings program
• The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion
• The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing

WHEN YOU JOIN US, YOU WILL BE:

• Oversee the Demand Planning function and creation of the Consensus Forecast across all IKO business units.
• Lead the Monthly Demand Meetings with all regions and VPs to ensure an accurate Demand Plan is released through the S&OP Process.
• Guide Demand Planners to establish, maintain and utilize proper statistical modeling of Demand using Oracle forecasting tool.
• Provide leadership and coordination for all demand planning functions, serving as the key link between sales, operations, and finance.
• Develop, document, and update demand plan assumptions, highlighting key changes during review meetings.
• Provide insights and recommendations to deliver a robust Volume Forecast through performance and trend analysis.
• Ensure alignment between business plans and company objectives, providing gap analysis and recommendations.
• Develop and report on Key Forecast KPIs and Metrics including Forecast Accuracy and Bias.
• Drive continuous improvement to performance and employee engagement.
• Document and execute process flows, rules, and standards relevant to Inventory Management & Demand Planning.
• Develop and mentor Demand Planners/Supply Chain Analysts.

Key Contacts:

• Manufacturing Directors, Plant Managers, Sales Managers/VPs: Align on strategic IKO business goals, provide data to explain decisions, and collect key insights that will drive decisions.
• Logistics Director, Customer Service Director, Purchasing Manager: Align on strategic IKO business goals and actively foster Supply Chain Leadership team development.
• Demand Planners / Supply Chain Analysts: Provide strategic direction of the business and manage performance.
• VP Supply Chain & Procurement, VP Operations, CEO, Executive Team: Provide supply-related recommendations to achieve strategic goals.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• 10+ years of experience in Demand Planning.
• 5+ years of direct experience with S&OP or Integrated Business Planning.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA or a Master’s in a relevant field preferred.
• APICS or other forecasting/Supply Chain Certification.
• Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt, Black Belt).
• Experience with MRP, large scale ERP, and planning systems.
• Proficient with MS Office, especially Excel and data visualization tools.
• Strong understanding of the upstream and downstream Supply Chain process.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively across multiple functions and demonstrate flexibility on the job.
• Strong analytical, organizational, decision making and presentation skills.

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.