*Role Title*: Demand Planning Analyst * Job Location: *Mississauga, Canada * The Hershey Company* Your career. Your ownership. Together, we’ll make more Moments of Goodness. Hershey employees get to make real, impactful changes daily. We are looking for thinkers, leaders, and challengers – people who initiate and make a true impact. Here at Hershey Canada, we strike the perfect balance between autonomy and support. Our managers are equipped to foster your career aspirations and empower your growth. With resources like e-learning, coaching, cross-functional projects, your personal and professional growth is paramount to the team. Hershey’s people-focused mindset is what makes our culture so sweet. Hershey Canada is proud of our top 100 position on Forbes Canada’s Best Employers 2021 List and Forbes 2021 World’s Top Female Friendly Companies. We have also been recognized as Greater Toronto Top Employer’s for 2021 and Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2022. * Benefits to You* You will gain an understanding of the multi-faceted areas in Supply Chain that are required to support a leading consumer packaged goods (CPG) company. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the organization while gaining hands-on experience in the field of operational planning and business insights. * Role Responsibilities* * Monthly completion of Canada’s Supply Chain reports into the NA Supply Chain Review and International Supply Chain Reviews. * Govern and own purchased finished goods planning for all items sourced outside the US & CA Manufacturing network. * Create and maintain demand plans for the Amazon, Better-for-you brands (ONE Brands and Lily’s) and any other assigned customer inside APO and Kinaxis Maestro. This includes weekly volume control and monthly customer volume reviews. * Supply Chain Waste governance collaborating with Sales planning and Sr. Demand Planners to eliminate inventory waste. * * _Monthly_* demand planning National & Customer WMAPE/BIAS analytics and *_Weekly_* Supply risk reporting. * Represent the Supply Chain function in the SKU Rationalization Committee and own the actions with Sr.Demand Planners & US Supply Planners to effectively orchestrate related item replacements, version transitions and discontinuations. * Owns the deductions clearing for all non-CPFR accounts with a target of zero uncleared deductions greater than 30days at the end of every month. * Govern annual key events (e.g. Summer offerings, Spring/Fall Bake Offerings, etc.) with US Supply Planners for Canada’s supply assurance. * All other tasks as may be required. * Education Requirements* * Post-Secondary education in Industrial Engineering/Business/Statistics/Mathematics/Operations Management * OSSD (or equivalent) with APICS CPIM (in good standing) or IBF CPF/ACPF (in good standing) acceptable. * Skills & Experience* * At least 2 years of experience in an analyst capacity within Demand Management (Demand Planning or Supply Planning or Sales Planning) in CPG/Pharma/Beauty/Retail environments. * Advanced proficiency in MS Tools ( Power BI, MS-Excel, Powerpoint) * At least 2 years hands-on proficiency in SAP APO/IBP for demand planning is required but will consider similar hands-on experience in other demand planning software. * Proficiency in JDA purchase planning module. * S4 HANA experience is a must. * Familiar with Kinaxis Maestro ( or similar planning platforms like o9, OMP+, KetteQ) is nice to have. * _Benefits & Perks of working with us:_* * Strong work-life balance values (flextime and work from home options available) * Flexible dress policy – this includes jeans! * Working in a LEED certified and open concept environment. * Corporate social responsibility programs - because we should leave the world a little better than we found * …of course, some of the world’s leading chocolate & sweets at your fingertips! / Together, we’ll make more Moments of Goodness./ / Get to know us more on our LinkedIn:/ /Hershey Canada Inc./ / We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Hershey Canada, Inc. will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition team of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation./ Hershey Canada is proud of being named to Forbes Canada’s Best Employers 2021 List and Forbes 2021 World’s Top Female Friendly Companies. We have also been recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2022, Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2022, and one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures 2021. At Hershey Canada, we seek the advancement of an inclusive and respective culture by having a diverse workforce and inclusive environment to create more Moments of Goodness for our employees and consumers. Hershey Canada extends opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, or any other protected status. We will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to support diversity, equity, and inclusion in our hiring. Please inform the Talent Acquisition team if you require accommodation in order to participate in our hiring process.