Forecast Planner

PURPOSE OF ROLE To manage all aspects of the retail forecast at site in order to achieve the required Hilton standards of the customer service level, production and primal movements, cost control and primal optimization. To be a strong participant and team player within the Planning and Commercial team. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Main activities of the business processes Create and maintain the Hilton retail forecast Check the short forecast horizon (day +0 and day +1) Tracking forecast deviations using the Demand planner Check actual sales vs forecast Maintain and provide forecast accuracy reports Maintain and navigate the Demand planner Monitoring Walmart forecast performances Participates in the Scheduling roster to execute daily operation tasks Other Activities, responsibilities and tasks Part of a positive working environment Providing clear results to the Planning manager (reports) Tracking sales/forecast deviations Highlights potential issues to Planning manager/management Communication with Commercial team Hilton and Walmart (Replenishment level) Create and maintain a Hilton retail base line forecast using the provided planning tools, systems, and procedures Ability to review and amend the forecast daily/weekly Signaling function of potential issues Communication with planners providing the most updated retail forecast Tracking actual sales orders Be involved in stock control, procurement and logistics at site. Proactively identify stock shortages, communicating and resolving the issues and advising Planning manager in regarding of purchasing and/or other departments of potential service issues. Ensure efficient forecast plans and timely communication to relevant departments. Participates in meetings Participates in the roster to execute daily operation tasks Communication within the team and surrounding departments Maintain and report material KPI’s Able to cover targeted tasks of other planning team members in case of absence Participates, contributes and delivers data for the S&OP meetings Cross trained in all Planning department roles. KEY EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Ability and proven experience in Forecasting and Planning Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, retail sector Experience with ERP systems Hilton Foods Canada is committed to building a culture of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees. At Hilton Foods Canada, we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the HR representative. All requests for an accommodation and the accommodation measures will be handled in a confidential manner at all times. Pay: $67,000.00-$70,750.00 per year Work Location: In person

View the full posting and apply