Demand Planner

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Finance

Job Summary

Who We Are
Based in Toronto Canada Pooch is a fast-growing pet gear company leading the way in functional problem-solving products for dogs. From everyday essentials to category-defining innovations we design gear that meets real needs and raises the bar for comfort performance and style in the pet industry.

Our Values

We stick together We do the right thing We are all entrepreneurs We are Product obsessed We tell it like it is Wevegot our customers back.

Role Summary
We are looking for a Demand Planner to join our Finance team. This is a new role in the company. The role will report to the Director of Finance and will be an integral partner between the Supply Chain Sales and Finance teams owning the demand planning process inventory management and Supply Chain financial analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Demand Planning & Inventory Management (75%)

Lead demand planning across all channels ensuring appropriate inventory draw-down while minimizing stockouts and excess inventory.
- Seasonal Purchase Recommendations (Fall/Winter & Spring/Summer)
- Everyday Replenishment Purchase Recommendations (i.e. Harnesses)
- New Launch Purchase Recommendations
Collaborate with Sales DTC Finance and Supply Chain to ensure current business insights are captured in the demand forecast.
Liaise with cross-functions to validate feasibility of mid-to-long-term supply plans and recommend contingency plans.
Provide analytical support for cross-functions such as Sales and DTC teams when required for Supply Chain services.
Develop track and analyze Inventory Management/Supply Chain KPIs.

Supply Chain Financial Analysis (25%)

Analyze monthly warehouse invoices.
- Analyze receiving storage fulfilment and postage costs; propose ways to reduce costs when possible.
- Analyze returns and refurbishing reports to ensure products are returning to sellable inventory and refurbishment costs are in line with the budget.
- Partner with Finance to prepare Supply Chain accrual entries.
Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Support with the preparation of the annual Supply Chain budget and updated forecasts throughout the year as necessary.
Provide ad hoc financial and operational analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Your Profile

3 years of experience in a Demand Planning role.
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Analytics or related field.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including the ability to build and maintain a demand planning model and effectively analyze large datasets.
Deep analytical mindset and problem-solving acumen.
Ability to work cross-functionally ensuring data consistency across teams (Finance Supply Chain Sales and DTC).
Confident presenting data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
Experience analyzing Supply Chain cost and operational data is considered an asset.
A passion for dogs!

What We Offer

Salary based on experience and full benefits
3 weeks vacation to start
Annual wellness stipend to support your mental and physical well-being
Company-wide Paid Time Off (PTO) and personal days
Employee discounts
Smart dedicated team in a small office environment
Dynamic office culture with many dogs in the heart of Toronto
Hybrid work environment with one day in office weekly (note this may evolve over time)
A fast-paced mission-driven environment where youll learn grow and make your mark

Canada Pooch values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants requiring a disability-related accommodation at any stage of Canada Poochs recruitment process should contact . As required by legislation Canada Pooch will consult with applications requesting such an accommodation to ensure that Canada Poochs recruitment process considers their accessibility needs

Required Experience:

Manager

Who We AreBased in Toronto Canada Pooch is a fast-growing pet gear company leading the way in functional problem-solving products for dogs. From everyday essentials to category-defining innovations we design gear that meets real needs and raises the bar for comfort performance and style in the pet i...