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Generac Power Systems Senior Supply Planning Analyst in Toronto, Ontario
Hi, we are ecobee.
ecobee introduced the world’s first smart Wi-Fi thermostat to help millions of consumers save money, conserve energy, and bring home automation into their lives. That was just the beginning. We continue our pursuit to create technology that brings peace of mind into the home and allows people to focus on the moments that matter most. We take pride in making a meaningful difference to the environment, all while being part of the exciting, connected home revolution.
In 2021, ecobee became a subsidiary of Generac Power Systems. Generac introduced the first affordable backup generator and later created the category of automatic home standby generator. The company is committed to sustainable, cleaner energy products poised to revolutionize the 21st century electrical grid. Together, we take pride in making a meaningful difference to the environment.
Why we love to do what we do:
We’re helping build the world of tomorrow with solutions that improve everyday life while making a positive impact on the planet. Our products and services work in harmony to provide comfort, efficiency, and peace of mind for millions of homes and businesses. While we’re proud of what we’ve done so far, there’s still a lot we can do—and you can be part of it.
Join our extraordinary team.
We're a rapidly growing global tech company headquartered in Canada, in the heart of downtown Toronto, with an office in Leeds, UK, and remote ecopeeps in the US. We get to work with some of North America and UK's leading professionals. Our colleagues are proud to bring their authentic selves to work, confident that what we do is grounded in a greater purpose. We’re always looking for curious, talented, and passionate people to join our team.
We’re ecobee, a proudly Canadian hardware company transforming the way energy is used in the home. As first-to-market pioneers in the connected home space, we introduced the world’s first smart Wi-Fi compatible thermostat. In the past year, ecobee has become the highest rated thermostat online, and won rave reviews from consumers and media alike—not to mention doubled in size. And we’re just getting started.
We are innovators in the fast-emerging connected home and IoT industries and are home to more than 300 multi-disciplined individuals that act on their genuine concern for the environment while excelling in their areas of unique expertise – from software and product development to marketing and accounting.
Your Impact:
Reporting to the VP, Supply Chain & Operations, the ideal candidate has a depth of experience managing supply planning & Inventory.
This is a high visibility, high impact role that requires strong leadership & team skills and the ability to manage supply requirements as part of the monthly S&OP process. You will own the relationship with our overseas manufacturing partners to plan production & capacity as well as the relationship with our logistics and accounts services team to manage outbound distribution.
Ways you can contribute day one:
Drive the monthly Inventory planning process; managing meeting cadence and stakeholder outputs while ensuring flexibility to respond to business needs
Decide on production priorities and work with factory to create a production schedule that considers constraints e.g line capacity, labour, batch sizes, run rates, bottlenecks, planned downtime
Create long term forecast for our factories to ensure they can adequately prepare for long term capacity growth and component sourcing
Establish repeatable, scalable approach to inventory planning that can accommodate our planned sales and product growth; integrate data sources needed to improve inventory visibility - meet deliverables including order placement, replenishment, OTB management and process management.
Present action plans to senior management, communicate risks and opportunities, and gain consensus on business approach.
Manage planning process for all refurbished & repair part inventory
Partner with the demand planning team to drive allocation strategy when inventory is low and support the creation of a back in stock plan.
Drive improvement in landed costs by working with the logistics team to develop and implement flow strategies that transport product at lowest cost possible.
Work closely with the Warehouse Supervisor to ensure effective warehouse space management and the transfer of goods between warehouses as required
Collaborate with procurement and supplier management team to work through raw material shortages/concerns while optimizing costs
Manage vendor relationships and communication related to targets, past business performance, in stocks, outstanding issues and forecasts.
Produce scorecards to evaluate inventory performance at all warehouses and supplier performance to forecasts
Who you are:
You have 5-7 years of supply planning experience within a CPG environment
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence decision making
Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large data sets to identify trends and anomalies
Experience developing and presenting reports for stakeholders from account managers to senior executives
Comfortable using Netsuite or a similar ERP
Just so you know: The hired candidate will be required to complete a background check.
What we are offering:
An opportunity to grow within a dynamic company with excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth
The ability to work on IoT products using new emerging technologies
Collaborative teams where you can impact both product and culture
Learning opportunities supported by an education fund for every employee
Community support through our ecobee acts program
Join a company that prioritizes environmental impact in everything that we do
Are you the one we’re looking for? If so, we would love to hear from you!
ecobee is committed workplace diversity and will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process.
Generac is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role based in Toronto, ON is $94,000- $115,000. This compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications and geographic location. This role is eligible for variable compensation including short term and long-term incentives.
This position includes a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans; life, long-term disability, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accrued paid time off, paid Holidays (10 for Ontario, 11 for British Columbia) and RRSP retirement benefits.
Physical Demands (Applicable in the USA and Canada) : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.
Accessibility Statement (Applicable in the United Kingdom): The Company is committed to improving accessibility for employees and applicants with disabilities and to ensuring that they have the support and the tools they need to succeed. We have developed policies relating to human rights, accessibility, and accommodation, in line with the Equality Act 2010. If you feel you need consideration of ‘reasonable adjustments’ where possible relation to a disability in the application process or in the future, or have a question or concern about our policies, please reach out to askHR@generac.com.
“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.
As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac’s success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.