Canadian Tire

Job Summary:

The Demand and Fulfillment Planner is a crucial role within the organization, overseeing demand forecasting, inventory management, and the implementation of optimization strategies across our extensive network of stores in Canada. This position involves close collaboration within a POD structure to effectively manage a business segment. Within the POD structure, each team member plays a distinct role focused on delivering key KPIs related to sales, gross margins, and inventory productivity.

At Canadian Tire, we value flexibility. The Demand and Fulfillment Planner operates within a hybrid work model that combines both in-office and virtual environments, allowing for a dynamic and adaptable work experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Demand Forecasting & Replenishment Planning

• Leverage forecasting software to generate precise demand forecasts by analyzing historical sales data, trends, and seasonality.
• Integrate promotional schedules, marketing campaigns, and market intelligence into forecasting models to better anticipate shifts in consumer demand.
• Implement replenishment strategies that ensure optimal inventory levels, aligning closely with projected demand, while minimizing stockouts and excess inventory.
• Continuously monitor demand patterns and external factors (e.g., economic shifts, supply chain disruptions) and adjust forecasts and replenishment plans accordingly to maintain alignment with changing market conditions.

Purchase Order Management & Optimization

• Generate purchase orders by analyzing demand forecasts, sales trends, and real-time inventory data to maximize stock availability.
• Partner with suppliers and supply chain teams to ensure smooth order processing and timely delivery.
• Continuously track and manage purchase order progress from initiation to fulfillment, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Align purchase orders with budgetary constraints and broader organizational objectives to maintain cost-efficiency and meet business goals.

Supply Chain Collaboration & Risk Mitigation

• Monitor shipment progress in real-time to ensure timely delivery and minimize disruptions.
• Proactively address inventory risks, such as delays or shortages, to maintain stock levels and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with the supply chain team to optimize purchase order processing and ensure smooth inventory flow from procurement to distribution.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with vendors, supply chain teams, and other departments to streamline purchase order processes, address inventory challenges, and ensure seamless coordination across procurement, inventory, and distribution.
• Foster a collaborative culture within the POD to ensure transparent communication and alignment with organizational goals.
• Share and highlight initiatives that drive inventory optimization, sales growth, and preparedness for peak demand, providing insights and visibility across teams.
• Provide supporting data and evidence on executed initiatives to demonstrate their impact on inventory optimization and business performance.
• Produce ad hoc reports to improve visibility into inventory levels, receipt trends, projected requirements, risk management opportunities, and insights for optimizing replenishment planning.

What you Bring

Desired Attributes and Qualifications:

• Relevant Experience – A degree and/or 5+ years of experience in retail operations, demand planning, inventory management, or supply chain management.
• Technical Proficiency – Strong intermediate to advanced skills in MS Excel. Experience with SQL for database management, VBA for task automation within Microsoft Office applications, and Python for advanced data analysis is a plus, though not required.
• Supply Chain Knowledge – A solid understanding of procurement, logistics, warehousing, and distribution processes.
• Analytical & Forecasting Expertise – Strong data analysis skills for interpreting sales trends, forecasting demand, and optimizing inventory. Familiarity with forecasting and demand planning software would be an asset.
• Adaptability & Flexibility – Comfortable working in hybrid environments and adjusting to evolving market conditions and business requirements.
• Strong Time Management & Organizational Skills – Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain efficient operations across various processes.
• Collaborative Team Player – Skilled in communicating and coordinating effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Attention to Detail – Strong attention to detail in managing purchase orders, inventory records, and ensuring accuracy in forecasts.

About Us

At Marks, we want you to experience an extraordinary career in helping to lead our brand's evolution to be Canada’s number one destination for industrial and casual apparel and footwear. As one of Canada’s leading apparel retailers, and a valued part of the Canadian Tire family of companies, Mark’s stands out for its commitment to comfort, quality and style. Mark’s is a leader in product development, innovation and quality through its assortment of industrial apparel, footwear and accessories, with strong private and exclusive brands. Join us, where there's a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging 

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations 

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.