Demand Planner

#BeExtraordinary

At Andrew Peller Limited (APL), our mission is to be Canada’s #1 branded wine and

craft beverage company by delivering the perfect brand experience for every

lifestyle and occasion. Through our commitment to excellence, honouring our

roots, owning it, fostering belonging and driving to succeed, we inspire teammates to be extraordinary every day.

Who We Are

We are one of Canada's largest and oldest wine companies with a rich heritage in quality winemaking.

We produce some of Canada's most recognized brands and offer our teammates a challenging and rewarding employment experience. 

At Andrew Peller Limited, we are passionate about bringing people together through extraordinary experiences. We are looking for a Demand Planner to join our team and play an important role in supporting our demand planning and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes.

Under the supervision of the National Demand Planning Manager, the Demand Planner will be responsible for providing and maintaining a valid five-year trade channel forecast using historical data, statistical analysis and input from Sales, Marketing and Business Insights to ensure forecast accuracy.

This role works closely with cross-functional partners to develop reliable volume and revenue forecasts, monitor performance, identify trends and opportunities, and drive continuous improvement across the business.

This role is considered Hybrid and physical offices are located in Oakville and Grimsby.

What this teammate will be responsible for

• Generate monthly item trade channel forecasts in volume, based on shipment and market trends, statistical projections, promotional plans, and input from Sales, Marketing, Business Insights, Finance and Supply.
• Model promotional forecasts (lift volume) in weekly buckets and assign causal factors to project net revenue.
• Monitor shipment performance versus the item-level forecast and determine root causes to improve forecast accuracy and bias.
• Lead periodic Demand Planning–Sales meetings to discuss exceptions in past performance, review assumptions, risks and opportunities, and reach consensus on volume and revenue forecasts.
• Develop strong relationships with cross-functional partners to build market and customer knowledge.
• Monitor performance against forecast and Budget (volume and revenue) and provide detailed input for use in the Sales & Operations process.
• Act as a change leader by fostering relationships, functional skills and process understanding to facilitate change and drive sustainable process and business improvements in the IBP cycle.
• Use and maintain Demand Planning software as the primary forecasting system tool.
• Work closely with Marketing, Business Insights and Sales to forecast new products.
• Provide input and analysis for Demand Review meetings.
• Maintain a good understanding of related supply chain processes and the downstream effects of demand planning decisions.
• Assist with the management of item and vintage relationships to ensure sales through the proper vintage.
• Maintain and utilize forecasting tools and methodologies established within the IBP process.

What skills and experience the teammate will bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Mathematics, Economics, Accounting, Science or a related field.
• Forecasting experience within Marketing, Sales or Demand Planning.
• Two to five years of experience in Demand Planning within the CPG or manufacturing industry.
• Expert knowledge of Excel, Power Pivot and Power Query, with working knowledge of Power BI.
• Strong understanding of sales within a multi-channel national organization.
• Expertise in statistical analysis, with experience in an Oracle environment or other ERP software.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify patterns and trends in large amounts of data and adapt to changing markets.
• Ability to translate complex analysis into clear, straightforward communications.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Working knowledge of Integrated Business Planning (Oliver Wight Methodology).
• A continuous improvement mindset, with a focus on accuracy and process excellence.

Pour Extraordinary in everyday life.

Join Andrew Peller Limited and be part of a team committed to bringing people together and creating extraordinary experiences.

We are conducting an internal and external search simultaneously. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation:
Andrew Peller Limited is committed to meeting the needs of persons with temporary and/or permanent disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We are happy to discuss any need for accommodation in the workplace and will make an effort to meet those needs in a timely manner by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility in the areas of information, communications, and employment. If you require an accommodation to apply or interview for a position, please email [email protected]

Equal Opportunity Employment:
At Andrew Peller Limited, we are committed to creating and celebrating a culture of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.  We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.

This role is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.