Manager, Demand Planning

Hungry for a career that’s as rewarding as it is delicious? At Aspire Bakeries, we don’t just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery® artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer® cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food.

We’re looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that’s on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves!

With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you’re ready to grow with us, we’d love to hear from youWhy You’ll Love

Working At

• Aspire Bakeries
• Culture
• Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence.
• We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Health & Wellness
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs, including disability coverage.
• Work-Life Balance
• Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
• Retirement Savings
• A competitive registered retirement plan (RPP) with immediate company match.
• Growth & Development
• Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs.
• Recognition & Rewards
• Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.

About The Role

We are seeking a Demand Planning Manager to join our team at our Brantford bakery. As a Demand Planning Manager, you will be accountable for developing an accurate, unbiased unconstrained demand plan that drives operational, financial, and strategic alignment across the business. Your work ensures Aspire Bakeries makes the right decisions on inventory, capacity, service, and commercial priorities.

This role requires you to be onsite in our Brantford bakery four days per week, giving you hands-on collaboration with cross-functional partners and direct visibility into the rhythms of the business.

Compensation

Salary Range

$80,000 – $110,000Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing)Own and continuously improve the end-to-end demand planning process to deliver an accurate, credible unconstrained forecast.

Develop and refine statistical baseline forecasts using consumption data, POS, and advanced modeling techniques.

Integrate commercial insights, customer intelligence, and demand drivers to ensure operational and financial alignment.

Lead cross-functional forecast alignment through effective collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Planning, and Customer Service.

Monitor forecast performance using key metrics (accuracy, bias, FVA) and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Analyze historical sales, seasonality, and demand trends to enhance forecast quality and reliability.

Drive continuous improvement of demand planning processes, systems, and analytical capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

What You Bring

• To The Table)
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Logistics, or a related field.3+ years of demand planning or forecasting experience, preferably within food & beverage or CPG.Hands-on experience with demand planning systems (e.g., SAP IBP for Demand).
• Strong analytical capabilities, including advanced Excel and data modeling skills.
• Experience using BI/reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, AERA, Tableau, Business Objects).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to translate data into actionable insights.
• Demonstrated ability to balance short-term priorities with long-term planning needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• (Extra Ingredients For Success)
• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with multi-SKU, multi-channel, or high-variability product portfolios.
• Advanced forecasting or analytics training/certifications.
• Experience supporting or leading S&OP/IBP processes.
• Proven track record influencing cross-functional teams in a planning environment.
• Call to Action
• Ready to grow your career with a company that values your work and your future?
• Apply today and become part of our team at Aspire Bakeries!
• We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit a resume; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people with disabilities.
• Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.