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This position will report to the Demand Planning Manager as part of the Operations Department at EQI. To be successful, a high level of collaboration will be required across the organization, particularly with EQI’s Account Managers, Project Engineers, Quality Engineers, and global personnel in the Production Control and Logistics functions. This role level will manage customer account concentrations of approx. 6-10% (concentrations are weighted by the combined percentage of SKUs, Volumes and Revenues). These customer accounts are typically of medium complexity. This position is eligible for promotion to Sr. Demand Planner if applicable. \nEssential Functions\nThis position is the main point of contact for daily communication with EQI’s customers regarding orders, shipments, customer forecasts and general inquiries or concerns.\nThe Demand Planner is responsible for maintaining inventory levels at all Warehouse and VMI locations based on customer forecasts, minimum/maximum inventory parameters, and special seasonal requirements such as Lunar New Year.\nSpecific planning duties include:\nReview, analyze and take action on customer firm and forecast demand plans\nMonitor inventory stock levels in relation to EQI’s strategic inventory objectives\nMaintain and perform to customer commitments\nPlace purchase orders or requisitions with EQI PCLs or suppliers, based on customer demand analysis\nValue-add customer interactions as it relates to demand management and PO changes\nManage and maintain EDI and/or discrete sales orders\nManage exceptions with customers and suppliers\nResponsible for planning and monitoring shipments from suppliers, warehouses and VMI locations to customers.\nOversight of freight handling, container quality, and functionality\nFulfillment of direct shipments\nFulfillments from VMI’s\nThis position is the first point of contact for customer concerns including but not limited to:\nStock levels/timeliness\nDamage/claims/RMAs\nConsolidation\nAdditional responsibilities include:\nDevelopment of reports and programs with warehouses to assist in meeting customer schedules\nProactive communication with customers and suppliers to achieve on time delivery\nGap analysis & burndown planning\nInventory Adjustments, corrections and counts\nResponsible for developing and maintaining Customer related items within EQI’s ERP system, including:\nItem master & or updates\nCustomer Price Lists & quarterly updates\nCustomer Detail Record\nOpen purchase orders \nOpen sales orders\nForecasts & updates\nMaintenance of the purchase order summary\nCustomer portals & related functions such as order acknowledgments & change requests\nCreate and maintain reports as requested by customers including:\nOpen order reports\nOTIF & Fulfillment reporting\nShipping reports/tracking\nExpedite reports\nWarehouse inventory and scheduling reports\nOther duties as assigned by the Lead or Manager\n\nPosition Requirements\n2-4 years of relevant customer service and demand planning experience\nDemonstrated high level of interpersonal and customer service skills\nHigh level of analytical skills utilizing data from multiple sources\nComputer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including proficient skills in Microsoft Excel\nHigh standards of accuracy and precision\nProficient oral and written communication skills\nAbility to exercise independent judgment is required\nAbility to effectively organize and plan\nAbility to multi-task in a fast-paced environment\nERP experience an asset (but not required)\nEQI operates globally, at times this will necessitate availability beyond EQI’s standard office hours\n\nCompetitive Compensation Structure: $55,000-$65,000\n\nVacancy Type\n· This position is a current vacancy.\nAI Disclosure\n· EQI Canada does not use AI for screening, assessment or selection of candidates.\nAccessibility\n· EQI welcomes applications from people with disabilities. 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