Demand Planner II, Production

Job Description

Job Title: Demand Planner II, Production. Location: Burnaby, Canada

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain short, medium, and long-term demand forecasts by product family, customer, project, and service requirements.
• Consolidate planning inputs from Production, Program Management, Engineering, Lab Operations, Service, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
• Document forecast assumptions, constraints, risks, and dependencies.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and support continuous improvement of forecasting methods.
• Maintain production demand forecasts, including volume, timing, priorities, and execution requirements.
• Align production demand with manufacturing capacity and operational constraints;
• Identify and escalate bottlenecks, capacity risks, and scheduling conflicts.
• Support scenario planning and analysis for operational reviews and planning decisions.
• Track the impact of demand changes on production schedules, engineering updates, inventory, and customer commitments.
• Establish demand prioritization based on customer commitments, revenue impact, strategic objectives, and operational requirements.
• Prepare reports and analysis to support planning discussions and decision-making.
• Maintain demand planning data in NetSuite ERP and related planning tools.
• Ensure planning data accuracy, completeness, and traceability.
• Develop planning dashboards, KPI reports, and improve planning processes and data quality.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in production planning, demand planning, supply chain analytics, or a related role.
• Experience in manufacturing, technology, or engineered-products environments.
• Experience supporting high-mix, low-volume manufacturing operations is preferred;
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams across Production, Engineering, Finance, Service, and Supply Chain.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret large datasets.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems. NetSuite experience is an advantage.
• Experience with forecasting tools, MRP systems, and demand planning methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Results-driven mindset focused on continuous improvement.

Benefits And Compensation:

• Annual salary of CAD $79,000 to CAD $108,000.
• Competitive compensation package, including base salary, equity, bonus opportunities, benefits, and additional perks.
• Opportunity to work with a leading quantum computing company.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment with career development opportunities.

Other Information:

• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Service, and Program Management teams.
• No third-party candidates will be accepted;
• Employment is subject to the company's equal employment opportunity policies.