Demand Planner

About Almo
Almo is a leader in the distribution of consumer and professional products dedicated todelivering exceptional service strategic partnerships and operational excellence. We areexpanding our Consumer Division and looking for a talented Demand Planner to help driveaccurate forecasting optimized inventory and strong Cross functionalalignment. -functional alignment.

Position Summary
The Demand Planner will be responsible for developing maintaining and improvingdemand forecasts for assigned product categories within Almos Consumer Division. Thisrole plays a key role in ensuring product availability minimizing inventory risk andsupporting revenue growth. The ideal candidate has hands on experience with a leadingdemand planning platform strong analytical skills and 23 years of experience inforecasting and/or inventory management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop manage and improve SKU-level forecasts using demand planningsoftware and internal analytics. Level forecasts using demand planning softwareand internal analytics.
• Analyze historical data trends promotions seasonality POS data and customerinput to refine forecasts.
• Partner with Sales Purchasing Category Management and Operations to alignassumptions and communicate forecast changes.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and bias; identify root causes and implement continuousimprovement actions.
• Support S&OP / IBP processes through forecast presentations insights and data-driven recommendations.
• Review inventory levels inbound supply and risk exposure; recommendadjustments to maintain healthy stock levels.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams on new product introductionsdiscontinuations and lifecycle planning.
• Generate and interpret demand planning reports for leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Support process improvements tool enhancements and data governance withinthe planning function.

• 23 years of experience in demand planning forecasting supply chain or inventory management.
• Experience using a leading demand planning or forecasting tool (e.g. Blue Yonder SAP IBP Kinaxis Anaplan NetSuite o9 Tools Group StockIQ or similar).
• Bachelors degree or certificate in Supply Chain Management Inventory Management Operations Business or related field.
• Strong analytical quantitative and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel data manipulation and visualization.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross functionally.

Preferred

• Experience in consumer products retail or distribution environments.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and data integration fundamentals.
• Familiarity with S&OP / IBP processes.
• SQL or Power BI knowledge is a plus.
• Seasonal goods or Appliance experience preferred.

Why Join Us

Ready to join our teamHereswhy

• Comprehensive group benefits: Health Dental Vision Life Critical Illness Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Wellness Incentive Program and Employee Assistance Program
• RRSP / 401(k) matching program
• Work-life balance matters: Flextime summer hours paid vacation and personal time off
• A casual fun and collaborative work environment
• Lively social calendartheresalways something for everyone
• Generous employee discounts on our products
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• The chance to work alongside a highly talented high-performing team

Workplace Commitments

We are committed to providing a safe and healthy work employees are expected to follow workplace safety protocols including compliance with local regulations and internal standards to ensure the well-being of everyone.

We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where individuals feel respected supported and able to contribute fully. We recognize that different perspectives and experiences strengthen our teams and drive better outcomes for our employees and customers.

Nexoraand its family of brands including JAM and Almo are equal opportunity employers. All employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected status under applicable law.