Demand Planning Manager

WHAT ON EARTH IS DECIEM? We are a collective of disrupters and doers, of creatives and scientists, with a mission to reimagine the world of beauty. Since inception, our vertically integrated structure, including our own laboratories, manufacturing, retail stores, and brand infrastructure, have enabled us to rapidly identify opportunities and deliver quality. Home to The Ordinary, NIOD, AVESTAN, and other emerging brands, our goal is to create with purpose. We were founded on the principle of doing everything that others don’t. Because normal gets you nowhere. We are DECIEM, The Abnormal Beauty Company. We are growing rapidly and we’re looking for someone who shares this vision and wants to grow with us! WHAT WE’RE LOOKING The Demand Planning Manager is responsible for overseeing the regional demand forecasting process and developing accurate item customer or item-market level forecasts using statistical modeling, historical data, and market intelligence from Customer, Partnership, and Marketing teams. STRONG FIT: 5+ years of experience in forecasting, S&OP and inventory management, including statistical modelling and item-customer or item-market-level forecasting. 2+ years of people management and/or leadership experience, with the ability to lead and develop a team of 1–2 Regional Demand Planners. Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, with strong analytical abilities and proven experience building cross-functional relationships to drive forecast accuracy and supply chain performance. Nice to have: Experience with Forecasting & Replenishment Applications and IBF CPF or APICS CPIM certifications. PAY RANGE The anticipated base salary for this position is $96,400 to $105,000 CAD. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. WHAT YOU’D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE Lead and manage a team of 1–2 Regional Demand Planners, promoting forecasting excellence and consistency. Develop item-customer-level or item-market-level forecasts using historical data, shipment patterns and insights from Customer, Partnership and Marketing teams. Cleanse historical data and apply standard statistical modelling techniques to generate baseline statistical forecasts. Maintain detailed knowledge of all forecast components, including baseline, promotional uplifts, Sales & Marketing intelligence, new product introductions, market trends and growth targets. Monitor and maintain inventory levels across assigned regional Distribution Centres (DCs), ensuring they meet target levels. Analyse customer performance against forecasts, identify significant variances through exception reports and take corrective action. Manage and confirm rolling 16-week supply commitments for key accounts. Facilitate monthly demand consensus planning with cross-functional teams, including Partnership, Finance and Marketing. Identify and quantify supply chain risks and opportunities by analysing POS trends, regional DC inventory levels and customer constraints. Identify process improvements and sustainable supply chain opportunities, working with senior management and the Sustainability & Social Impact team to improve supplier selection against social and environmental performance standards. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE Relevant Experience: 5+ years of experience in forecasting, S&OP and inventory management. People Leadership: 2+ years of people management and/or leadership experience. Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint. Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and align stakeholders around common business goals. Education & Professional Certifications: Relevant education or equivalent work experience in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics or Statistics is an asset. IBF CPF and APICS CPIM certification…

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