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Demand Planning and Inventory Manager

Canada, Longueuil · Job Posted January 18, 2026
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Job Description

We are looking for a results-oriented leader who can effectively drive demand planning and inventory management with rigor and collaboration! As the Demand Planning Manager, you will supervise a dedicated team and actively contribute to optimizing sales forecasts and inventory levels, while coordinating product launches and operational teams.

Job Responsibility

  • Supervise and mentor a team of planners and inventory specialists, fostering their growth and motivation
  • Ensure accurate demand forecasting model including market trends and promotional plan to historical sales data
  • Ensure collaboration between sales, operations, marketing, logistics, and procurement teams to build coherent and aligned plans
  • Design, develop, and deploy analytical tools, reports, and dashboards to support decision-making
  • Collaborate with market managers to plan product launches and align inventory with sales
  • Support leadership through advanced analysis of inventory movements and contribute to optimization initiatives

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing teams in demand planning and inventory management contexts
  • Advanced proficiency with ERP systems, Excel, and other analytical software
  • University degree in operations management, logistics, mathematics, industrial engineering, or related field
  • Excellent communication skills in French, both written and spoken, with the ability to work effectively across diverse functional teams

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experience developing tools in cooperation with BI or IT teams is an asset

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