Demand Planner

Who We Are
Based in Toronto, Canada Pooch is a fast-growing pet gear company leading the way in functional, problem-solving products for dogs. From everyday essentials to category-defining innovations, we design gear that meets real needs and raises the bar for comfort, performance, and style in the pet industry.

Our Values 

We stick together | We do the right thing | We are all entrepreneurs | We are Product obsessed | We tell it like it is | We've got our customer's back. 

Role Summary
We are looking for a Demand Planner to join our Finance team. This is a new role in the company. The role will report to the Director of Finance and will be an integral partner between the Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance teams, owning the demand planning process, inventory management, and Supply Chain financial analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Demand Planning & Inventory Management (75%)

• Lead demand planning across all channels, ensuring appropriate inventory draw-down while minimizing stockouts and excess inventory.
  • Seasonal Purchase Recommendations (Fall/Winter & Spring/Summer)
  • Everyday Replenishment Purchase Recommendations (i.e. Harnesses)
  • New Launch Purchase Recommendations
• Collaborate with Sales, DTC, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure current business insights are captured in the demand forecast.
• Liaise with cross-functions to validate feasibility of mid-to-long-term supply plans and recommend contingency plans.
• Provide analytical support for cross-functions, such as Sales and DTC teams, when required for Supply Chain services.
• Develop, track, and analyze Inventory Management/Supply Chain KPIs.

Supply Chain Financial Analysis (25%)

• Analyze monthly warehouse invoices.
  • Analyze receiving, storage, fulfilment, and postage costs; propose ways to reduce costs when possible.
  • Analyze returns and refurbishing reports to ensure products are returning to sellable inventory, and refurbishment costs are in line with the budget.
  • Partner with Finance to prepare Supply Chain accrual entries.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Support with the preparation of the annual Supply Chain budget and updated forecasts throughout the year as necessary.
• Provide ad hoc financial and operational analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Your Profile

• 3+ years of experience in a Demand Planning role.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, or related field.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to build and maintain a demand planning model and effectively analyze large datasets.
• Deep analytical mindset and problem-solving acumen.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, ensuring data consistency across teams (Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, and DTC).
• Confident presenting data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Experience analyzing Supply Chain cost and operational data is considered an asset.
• A passion for dogs

What We Offer

• Salary based on experience and full benefits
• 3 weeks' vacation to start
• Annual wellness stipend to support your mental and physical well-being
• Company-wide Paid Time Off (PTO) and personal days
• Employee discounts
• Smart, dedicated team in a small office environment
• Dynamic office culture with many dogs in the heart of Toronto
• Hybrid work environment, with one day in office weekly (note this may evolve over time)
• A fast-paced, mission-driven environment where you'll learn, grow, and make your mark

Canada Pooch values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants requiring a disability-related accommodation at any stage of Canada Pooch's recruitment process should contact As required by legislation, Canada Pooch will consult with applications requesting such an accommodation to ensure that Canada Pooch's recruitment process considers their accessibility needs

Location

Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid)

Department

Finance

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Mid-level