Posted: June 27, 2026
Demand & Fulfillment Planner - Canadian Tire, Calgary is listed at Canadian Tire in Calgary, AB. The Beaver Board aggregates this opening from the employer's career page — apply using the button below to reach the official application. Browse more jobs at Canadian Tire.
Canadian Tire in Calgary, AB, is seeking a Demand and Fulfillment Planner for a 10-month contract. This role is crucial for generating precise demand forecasts and managing purchase orders to ensure optimal inventory levels.
The successful candidate will leverage forecasting software, integrate market intelligence, and implement replenishment strategies. Key requirements include strong analytical skills and significant experience in retail operations or supply chain management.
As a Demand and Fulfillment Planner at Canadian Tire, you will play a pivotal role in optimising the flow of products through the supply chain. Your primary responsibilities will involve meticulous demand forecasting and strategic replenishment planning. You will leverage advanced forecasting software to analyse historical sales data, identify trends, and account for seasonality, integrating promotional schedules and market intelligence to better anticipate shifts in consumer demand. This proactive approach is essential to ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained, effectively minimising stockouts while preventing excess inventory.
A critical aspect of this position involves robust purchase order management and optimisation. You will generate purchase orders by carefully analysing demand forecasts, current sales trends, and real-time inventory data, all to maximise stock availability. Collaboration with suppliers and internal supply chain teams is key to ensure smooth order processing and timely delivery. Furthermore, you will continuously track and manage purchase order progress from initiation to fulfilment, aligning these orders with budgetary constraints and broader organisational objectives to maintain cost-efficiency and meet business goals. This role demands a keen eye for detail and a comprehensive understanding of the entire supply chain to ensure seamless operations.
This position also emphasizes proactive supply chain collaboration and risk mitigation. You will monitor shipment progress in real-time to ensure timely delivery and minimise disruptions. Proactively addressing potential inventory risks, such as delays or shortages, is crucial to maintain consistent stock levels and uphold customer satisfaction. You will collaborate extensively with the wider supply chain team to optimise purchase order processing and ensure a smooth inventory flow from procurement through to distribution. Cross-functional collaboration with vendors and other departments is vital to streamline processes, address inventory challenges, and ensure seamless coordination across procurement, inventory, and distribution management.
To excel in this Demand and Fulfillment Planner role, candidates should bring a degree and/or at least five years of relevant experience in retail operations, demand planning, inventory management, or supply chain management. Strong intermediate to advanced skills in MS Excel are essential, with experience in SQL, VBA, or Python being a valuable asset for advanced data analysis and task automation.
A solid understanding of procurement, logistics, warehousing, and distribution processes is fundamental to effectively manage the supply chain. You must possess strong analytical and forecasting expertise, capable of interpreting complex sales trends, accurately forecasting demand, and optimising inventory strategies. Adaptability and flexibility are also crucial, as you will be comfortable working in hybrid environments and adjusting to evolving market conditions and business requirements. Excellent time management, organisational skills, and a collaborative team player mindset are necessary to ensure efficient operations and effective communication with cross-functional teams and external partners. Attention to detail is paramount in managing purchase orders, maintaining accurate inventory records, and ensuring the precision of all forecasts.
