Demand Planning Manager

Sleep Country

Demand Planning Manager forecasting inventory and leading S&OP for Silk & Snow, which creates affordable luxury sleep products. Managing working capital, KPIs, purchase orders, and Demand Planners across Canada and the US.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in demand planning and supply chain management, with a strong focus on inventory forecasting, financial fluency, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in utilizing demand planning platforms and advanced spreadsheet skills to drive accuracy and efficiency in forecasting processes.

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Demand PlanningInventory ForecastingFinancial FluencyStatistical AnalysisCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Demand PlanningInventory ManagementStatistical AnalysisBudget ReconciliationForecasting MethodologiesKPI ManagementWorking Capital PlanningPromotional PlanningLifecycle ManagementS&OP Process

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingCollaborationCommunicationGoal Setting

Tools & Technologies

ExcelGoogle SheetsShopifyFulfil.io

Certifications & Qualifications

University Degree in Supply Chain ManagementUniversity Degree in BusinessUniversity Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

RetailWholesaleDTC ChannelsHigh-Growth EnvironmentOperational Metrics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the 12-to-18-month rolling demand forecast across retail, wholesale, and DTC channels in Canada and the US at SKU and category levels
Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Product/Merchandising on consensus forecasting, promotional planning, demand signals, and lifecycle decisions
Build and maintain baseline and customer-specific forecasts
Own inventory forecasting, working capital planning, and budget reconciliation with Finance
Set inventory targets, safety stock policies, reorder points, and lead-time assumptions across channels and distribution centers
Lead planning for new product introductions and end-of-life transitions
Identify operational implications of marketing campaigns and site changes
Own the end-to-end S&OP process, including executive meetings, pre-S&OP demand reviews, and consensus forecasts
Manage service levels, inventory health, landed costs, operating cadence, and operational metrics with Supply Chain
Translate validated demand into firm purchase orders with target Cargo Ready Dates and hand off for execution
Build planning cadences, templates, SOPs, and scalable reporting infrastructure
Own the demand planning KPI scorecard and manage total inventory investment to plan
Continuously improve forecasting methodologies, tools, and data inputs
Lead, coach, and develop Demand Planners across retail, digital, and wholesale channels
Set goals and performance standards for direct reports and foster cross-functional collaboration
Report forecast accuracy, inventory health, working capital impact, and supply commitments to the COO and leadership team

Requirements

What you’ll need

University Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related discipline
3+ years in demand planning, supply chain planning, or commercial finance roles
Experience planning across retail, wholesale, and DTC channels, ideally across Canada and the US
Track record of building or scaling a demand planning function in a high-growth environment
Strong spreadsheet fluency in Excel or Google Sheets
Strong statistical and quantitative fluency, including distinguishing signal from noise
Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills
Strong financial fluency, including ownership of the inventory budget line and partnership with Finance on working capital and margin
Experience with demand planning platforms suited to eCommerce-first technology stacks such as Shopify and Fulfil.io

Benefits

Comp & perks

Diversity and inclusivity prioritized in company culture
Growth opportunities with an emphasis on hiring from within
Streamlined training process with guidance and support
Access to the LifeSpeak learning platform with free expert-taught courses
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid time off
Employee discount on all products
Free mattress and bedding set after completion of the probationary period
Supportive environment promoting work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and advancement