Senior Manager, Demand Planning (Brampton)

Job Description: Senior Manager, Demand Planning Location: Brampton, ON Schedule: Onsite, 5 days/week Term: 6-month contract Rate: $110,000 - $130,000 (per annum, pro rated) Our client is seeking a Senior Manager, Demand Planning to provide interim coverage. This role will lead demand planning for the Canadian market, manage a team of 3 planners, and partner closely with commercial, supply chain, and operations teams to support forecast accuracy, inventory continuity, and service levels. Responsibilities - Lead demand planning and forecasting for a Canadian finished goods portfolio - Manage, coach, and support 3 direct reports - Review forecast inputs, analytics, and reporting to improve forecast quality - Partner with commercial and supply teams to align on demand plans and priorities - Monitor inventory, supply risks, and planning KPIs - Provide dashboard reporting and exception-based analysis - Support supplier coordination and cross-functional planning activities - Help improve planning processes, data quality, and system usage Requirements: Qualifications - 7+ years of demand planning or supply chain experience - Prior people leadership experience - Background in regulated/product-based industries including pharma, food, CPG, manufacturing, or other - Solid forecasting, analytics, and inventory planning experience - Ability to influence stakeholders and challenge assumptions effectively - Solid ERP required, SAP APO experience preferred; Kinaxis experience preferred - Robust Excel and reporting skills - Comfortable in a rapid-paced, onsite environment If you're a hands-on Senior Manager, Demand Planning, available to step into a fast-paced environment and make an immediate impact, we'd welcome the opportunity to connect. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2ptyln