Commercial Planner

at  Corby Spirit and Wine Limited

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
Company Name: Corby Spirit and Wine Limited
Hiram Walker and Corby’s portfolio of owned brands include some of the most renowned brands in Canada, including JP Wisers, Canadian Whisky, Lamb’s Rum, and Polar Ice Vodka. Corby distributes leading Pernod Ricard international brands such as ABSOLUT Vodka, Chivas Regal, Glenlivet, Ballantine’s Scotch Whiskies, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Beefeater Gin, Malibu Rum, Kahlua Liqueur, Mumm Champagne, Jacob’s Creek, Wyndham Estate and Stoneleigh wines. An overview of the entire Corby portfolio shows over 5,000,000 cases sold annually, with Corby being a significant importer of wines and having an approximate 21 percent market share of spirit sales in Canada.
Position Summary
The Commercial Planner is a key role within the newly established Commercial Centre of Excellence and is critical in supporting the delivery of Corby’s performance ambitions.
Established as the subject matter expert for the ongoing management of the demand forecast, this role will translate national and regional building blocks into market-level demand forecasting and horizon planning. The Demand Planner is heavily involved in championing data-driven and performance management processes and systems to determine and socialize the market’s true demand.
Highly motivated, a strong communicator with a bias for analysis and action, the ideal candidate will enjoy working and excel in a collaborative, results driven environment.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Through the use of historical data, market and category trends and promotion performance accountable for the development of the 21-month rolling demand forecast by region by sku.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders in Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain to incorporate additional insights and seek consensus to the demand forecast.
• Responsible for the regional contribution to the S&OP process by providing on-going demand forecast insights and overall demand projections.
• Accountable for analyzing, understanding and course correcting the demand variability (Actual Performance vs Forecast) against established KPIs, including (but not limited to) Forecast Accuracy and Bias.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain to ensure the development, alignment and integration of new products into the demand forecast.
• In collaboration with Regional Sales, accountable for managing the listing base (listing and delisting) of skus within markets.
• Employs advanced demand forecasting tools and statistical analysis and techniques to deliver ongoing improvements to the demand forecast.
• Establishes strong working relationships with key stakeholders in Regional Sales, Marketing, S&OP and Supply Chain to facilitate effective communication and collaboration in the demand planning process.
• Identifies areas for process improvement in demand planning and proposes enhancements, both processes and tools, to continually evolve demand planning performance.
• Establishes a good understanding of market dynamics, channels, customers and regulatory nuances and ensures these are reflected in the demand plan.
• Shares demand planning best practices with other relevant stakeholders in Regional Sales, S&OP and Supply Chain.
• Comfortable working with large data sets and possess an above average/advanced understanding of excel and statistical analysis.

Required Skills & Abilities

• “Data Detective” – excellent data management skills with a strong analytical mindset; ability to identify data issues and find solutions.
• Team-oriented, highly collaborative, and able to build cross-functional relationships.
• Excellent time management skills, able to balance competing priorities effectively.
• High level ability for step change innovation, customer focus and partnering
• Solid level of commercial rigor.
• Proven Self-Starter – proactive problem solver and intellectually curious.
• Effective communicator incorporating strong listening and questioning skills.

Education & Experience

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in analysis and strategic insights.
• Strong experience with data storytelling.
• Strong technical knowledge in MS suite – particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Previous working experience with Power BI and TPM system an asset.
• Proven strategic thinking skills - ability to understand market performance, translate insights into opportunities, and develop clear recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to influence.
• Consumer Packaged Goods experience an asset.
• Financial Analyst experience an asset.
• AC Nielsen experience an asset.
• High attention to detail.
• Team player with high energy and demonstrated initiative.
• An understanding of the Wine and spirits industry an asset.

We were named one of Canada’s Best Workplaces for 7 years by The Great Place to Work® Institute Canada, based on employee survey results and an audit of workplace excellence and people management practices.
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We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all groups, including Indigenous, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, creed, family status, national origin, age, and gender.
Pernod Ricard and its Canadian Affiliates Corby Spirit and Wine Limited, and Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd. are committed to providing accessible employment practices. Should you require accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process or wish to view our accommodation policies, please contact the Human Resources Department at
Accessibilty.Canada@pernod-ricard.com
. For Ontario Applicants, our practices are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Job Posting End Date:
Target Hire Date:
2024-10-18
Target End Date

• Through the use of historical data, market and category trends and promotion performance accountable for the development of the 21-month rolling demand forecast by region by sku.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders in Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain to incorporate additional insights and seek consensus to the demand forecast.
• Responsible for the regional contribution to the S&OP process by providing on-going demand forecast insights and overall demand projections.
• Accountable for analyzing, understanding and course correcting the demand variability (Actual Performance vs Forecast) against established KPIs, including (but not limited to) Forecast Accuracy and Bias.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain to ensure the development, alignment and integration of new products into the demand forecast.
• In collaboration with Regional Sales, accountable for managing the listing base (listing and delisting) of skus within markets.
• Employs advanced demand forecasting tools and statistical analysis and techniques to deliver ongoing improvements to the demand forecast.
• Establishes strong working relationships with key stakeholders in Regional Sales, Marketing, S&OP and Supply Chain to facilitate effective communication and collaboration in the demand planning process.
• Identifies areas for process improvement in demand planning and proposes enhancements, both processes and tools, to continually evolve demand planning performance.
• Establishes a good understanding of market dynamics, channels, customers and regulatory nuances and ensures these are reflected in the demand plan.
• Shares demand planning best practices with other relevant stakeholders in Regional Sales, S&OP and Supply Chain.
• Comfortable working with large data sets and possess an above average/advanced understanding of excel and statistical analysis