Demand Planning and Inventory Manager

Company Description

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Our Auto Parts Division is the largest Canadian distribution network of automobile replacement parts. Our banners in this division include the renowned NAPA Auto Parts, Altrom/Auto-Camping, and NAPA/CMAX. We believe we don’t just deliver car and heavy vehicle parts all around the country; we also help keep Canadians moving forward. This makes for a special kind of workplace. We have the experience and strength of our 100-year legacy and the desire to always do better for our team members and clients. Our 5000 colleagues proudly serve thousands of customers every day across Canada.

If the hat fits, we’d be proud to have you wear it! Send us your resume and join a people-centric company with a reputation of excellence.

Job Description

We are looking for a results-oriented leader who can effectively drive demand planning and inventory management with rigor and collaboration! As the Demand Planning Manager, you will supervise a dedicated team and actively contribute to optimizing sales forecasts and inventory levels, while coordinating product launches and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and mentor a team of planners and inventory specialists, fostering their growth and motivation;
• Ensure accurate demand forecasting model including market trends and promotional plan to historical sales data;
• Ensure collaboration between sales, operations, marketing, logistics, and procurement teams to build coherent and aligned plans;
• Design, develop, and deploy analytical tools, reports, and dashboards to support decision-making;
• Collaborate with market managers to plan product launches and align inventory with sales;
• Support leadership through advanced analysis of inventory movements and contribute to optimization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing teams in demand planning and inventory management contexts;
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems, Excel, and other analytical software; experience developing tools in cooperation with BI or IT teams is an asset;
• University degree in operations management, logistics, mathematics, industrial engineering, or related field;
• Excellent communication skills in French, both written and spoken, with the ability to work effectively across diverse functional teams.

Additional Information

UAP is a diverse community that promotes inclusion and respect. The sum of our individual differences, experiences, knowledge, self-expression, unique capabilities and talents represents the richness of our culture. UAP is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, visible minorities and people with disabilities. By valuing a diverse workforce, we ensure that our hiring practices are fair and equitable.