Lead Demand Planner
Top Benefits
About the role
At TTI, people come for the opportunity and stay for the culture!
Lead Demand Planner
Techtronic Industries Inc. | Milwaukee®
Full-Time | Permanent | North York, ON (Canada)| P2
Job Description:
About TTI Canada
Are you ready to lead the way in shaping an empowering work environment with a global leader in power tools, accessories and hand tools? At TTI, we are known for our innovative products, world-class brands, and an unrelenting commitment to operational excellence. With iconic brands like Milwaukee® we’re not just about delivering outstanding performance but also about creating exceptional development for our people. If you’re passionate about building your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! At TTI, culture drives performance, and it’s at the heart of everything we do. We are fast, innovative, and constantly evolving but above all, we’re a team that celebrates success together. We reward creative thinking and encourage your self development. Join us in driving a culture that supports sustainability, growth, and leadership.
With our Milwaukee team, we seek passionate, driven individuals to elevate our brand. Our culture is built on respect, integrity, and social responsibility, with our people at the core of our success. Whether you’re starting out or bringing years of experience, we support your growth. Here, you’ll be empowered to take ownership, drive innovation, and make an impact. Milwaukee is more than a workplace, it’s where careers accelerate, and potential is unlocked.
Position Description
The Lead Demand Planner is responsible for leading and overseeing the demand planning process for their assigned accounts as well as the accounts managed by the demand planners who report into them within the Milwaukee Canada business.
In addition to demand planning responsibilities, this role focuses on ensuring overall alignment between the demand plan and key stakeholders across sales, product, and marketing teams. The Lead Demand Planner will provide support and guidance to a team of demand planners, ensuring accuracy in forecasting and driving strategic decision-making while reporting to the Demand Planning Manager.
What You Will Do
- Lead the assigned team of planners, providing mentorship, training, and support
- Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using historical data, sales trends, market intelligence, and input from cross-functional teams.
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to incorporate new product launches, promotional activities, and market conditions into forecasts.
- Review and analyze demand trends, identifying potential risks, opportunities, and discrepancies in forecasts.
- Lead the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, providing recommendations to leadership on supply/demand alignment and mitigation strategies.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to forecast accuracy and customer service levels.
- Support new product launches and product discontinuations with accurate demand planning and coordination.
- Contributes and leads process improvement projects and serve as a key contributor in cross functional initiatives
- Questions and influences forecasting inputs from cross functional partners with manager assistance
What You Will Bring
- Post-Secondary degree in Business or a related discipline.
- 3+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain management, preferable in the consumer goods or manufacturing sector.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties to meet objectives and deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
- A team-player with the ability to collaborate with multiple aspects of the business
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Initiative to solve challenges using analytical and problem-solving skills
- Self-driven and proactive, seeking out how to improve processes and key metrics
What You Will Get
- Competitive base salary and bonus structure
- Health Benefits Coverage, including $500 annual Wellness Program
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contributions
- Paid time of and employee discount programs
- Employee recognition and incentive programs, plus award-winning culture!
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 + 20% annual bonus
Location: 3381 Steeles Ave E Suite 400, Toronto, ON M2H 3S7
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our values at TTI. Because of our commitment to a multicultural and inclusive workplace, our people are our competitive advantage. We foster an inclusive environment where diversity is valued and where all employees feel safe to contribute their ideas, share their experiences, and represent their diverse backgrounds to innovate and solve complex problems as one team. We actively support and accommodate the diverse needs of our team, creating an empowering space where everyone can thrive.
About Techtronic Industries Canada Inc.
Techtronic Industries Company Limited (“TTI”, or the “Company”), founded in 1985 by German entrepreneur Horst Julius Pudwill, is a world leader in cordless technology. As a pioneer in Power Tools, Outdoor Power Equipment, Floorcare and Cleaning Products, TTI serves professional, industrial, Do It Yourself (DIY), and consumer markets worldwide. With more than 50,000 employees globally, the company’s relentless focus on innovation and strategic growth has established its leading position in the industries it serves.
MILWAUKEE is at the forefront of TTI’s professional tool portfolio. With global research and development headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin, the historic MILWAUKEE brand is renowned for driving innovation, safety, and jobsite productivity worldwide. The RYOBI brand, headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, remains the top choice for DIYers and continues to set the standard in DIY tool innovation. TTI’s diverse brand portfolio also includes trusted brands like AEG, EMPIRE, HOMELITE, and leading floorcare names HOOVER, ORECK, VAX, and DIRT DEVIL (based in Charlotte, North Carolina).
TTI’s international recognition and renowned brand portfolio are supported by a strong ownership structure that underscores the company’s global reach and stability. The Pudwill family remains the company’s largest shareholder, with the remaining ownership held largely by institutional investors at North American and European-owned firms. TTI is publicly traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and is a constituent stock of the Hang Seng Index, operating globally with a strong commitment to environmental, social, and corporate governance standards.
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Lead Demand Planner
Top Benefits
About the role
At TTI, people come for the opportunity and stay for the culture!
Lead Demand Planner
Techtronic Industries Inc. | Milwaukee®
Full-Time | Permanent | North York, ON (Canada)| P2
Job Description:
About TTI Canada
Are you ready to lead the way in shaping an empowering work environment with a global leader in power tools, accessories and hand tools? At TTI, we are known for our innovative products, world-class brands, and an unrelenting commitment to operational excellence. With iconic brands like Milwaukee® we’re not just about delivering outstanding performance but also about creating exceptional development for our people. If you’re passionate about building your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! At TTI, culture drives performance, and it’s at the heart of everything we do. We are fast, innovative, and constantly evolving but above all, we’re a team that celebrates success together. We reward creative thinking and encourage your self development. Join us in driving a culture that supports sustainability, growth, and leadership.
With our Milwaukee team, we seek passionate, driven individuals to elevate our brand. Our culture is built on respect, integrity, and social responsibility, with our people at the core of our success. Whether you’re starting out or bringing years of experience, we support your growth. Here, you’ll be empowered to take ownership, drive innovation, and make an impact. Milwaukee is more than a workplace, it’s where careers accelerate, and potential is unlocked.
Position Description
The Lead Demand Planner is responsible for leading and overseeing the demand planning process for their assigned accounts as well as the accounts managed by the demand planners who report into them within the Milwaukee Canada business.
In addition to demand planning responsibilities, this role focuses on ensuring overall alignment between the demand plan and key stakeholders across sales, product, and marketing teams. The Lead Demand Planner will provide support and guidance to a team of demand planners, ensuring accuracy in forecasting and driving strategic decision-making while reporting to the Demand Planning Manager.
What You Will Do
- Lead the assigned team of planners, providing mentorship, training, and support
- Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using historical data, sales trends, market intelligence, and input from cross-functional teams.
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to incorporate new product launches, promotional activities, and market conditions into forecasts.
- Review and analyze demand trends, identifying potential risks, opportunities, and discrepancies in forecasts.
- Lead the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, providing recommendations to leadership on supply/demand alignment and mitigation strategies.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to forecast accuracy and customer service levels.
- Support new product launches and product discontinuations with accurate demand planning and coordination.
- Contributes and leads process improvement projects and serve as a key contributor in cross functional initiatives
- Questions and influences forecasting inputs from cross functional partners with manager assistance
What You Will Bring
- Post-Secondary degree in Business or a related discipline.
- 3+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain management, preferable in the consumer goods or manufacturing sector.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties to meet objectives and deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
- A team-player with the ability to collaborate with multiple aspects of the business
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Initiative to solve challenges using analytical and problem-solving skills
- Self-driven and proactive, seeking out how to improve processes and key metrics
What You Will Get
- Competitive base salary and bonus structure
- Health Benefits Coverage, including $500 annual Wellness Program
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contributions
- Paid time of and employee discount programs
- Employee recognition and incentive programs, plus award-winning culture!
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 + 20% annual bonus
Location: 3381 Steeles Ave E Suite 400, Toronto, ON M2H 3S7
Visit our:
Company Website
,
and
today
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our values at TTI. Because of our commitment to a multicultural and inclusive workplace, our people are our competitive advantage. We foster an inclusive environment where diversity is valued and where all employees feel safe to contribute their ideas, share their experiences, and represent their diverse backgrounds to innovate and solve complex problems as one team. We actively support and accommodate the diverse needs of our team, creating an empowering space where everyone can thrive.
About Techtronic Industries Canada Inc.
Techtronic Industries Company Limited (“TTI”, or the “Company”), founded in 1985 by German entrepreneur Horst Julius Pudwill, is a world leader in cordless technology. As a pioneer in Power Tools, Outdoor Power Equipment, Floorcare and Cleaning Products, TTI serves professional, industrial, Do It Yourself (DIY), and consumer markets worldwide. With more than 50,000 employees globally, the company’s relentless focus on innovation and strategic growth has established its leading position in the industries it serves.
MILWAUKEE is at the forefront of TTI’s professional tool portfolio. With global research and development headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin, the historic MILWAUKEE brand is renowned for driving innovation, safety, and jobsite productivity worldwide. The RYOBI brand, headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, remains the top choice for DIYers and continues to set the standard in DIY tool innovation. TTI’s diverse brand portfolio also includes trusted brands like AEG, EMPIRE, HOMELITE, and leading floorcare names HOOVER, ORECK, VAX, and DIRT DEVIL (based in Charlotte, North Carolina).
TTI’s international recognition and renowned brand portfolio are supported by a strong ownership structure that underscores the company’s global reach and stability. The Pudwill family remains the company’s largest shareholder, with the remaining ownership held largely by institutional investors at North American and European-owned firms. TTI is publicly traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and is a constituent stock of the Hang Seng Index, operating globally with a strong commitment to environmental, social, and corporate governance standards.