Full-Time

Analyste – Planification de la demande / Analyst

Demand Planning

Posted on 2/14/2025

McKesson

McKesson

Healthcare distribution and logistics services

Compensation Overview

$68k - $113.4kAnnually

+ Bonus + Long-term Incentive Opportunities

Junior, Mid

Montreal, QC, Canada + 1 more

More locations: Montréal, QC, Canada

The incumbent will provide daily support to internal and/or external clients outside Quebec and/or in the United States.

Category
Production Planning & Scheduling
Procurement & Sourcing
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Visio
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • 1-3 years’ experience in a related demand planning role (JDA Forecasting System experience an important asset)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline.
  • High level of integrity, showing ability to challenge opinions.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Excellent partnering skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with various levels of management and employees.
  • Perfectly bilingual, both written and spoken.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems, planning systems, and replenishment systems an asset.
  • Extensive knowledge of MS Office products (Power Point, Excel, Word, Project and Visio).
  • Knowledge of forecasting processes, forecasting systems and statistical analysis.
Responsibilities
  • Analyzes historical data and define key assumptions to generate, manage, and calibrate a statistical baseline forecast for all SKUs, categories, customers and location hierarchy levels.
  • Captures sales forecasts and identify market trends to adjust demand based on SKU selection and pricing.
  • Revises key assumptions and adjust demand plan based on past events, progressive quantitative analysis and inputs from vendors and customers.
  • Exchanges information with the Procurement Strategy, Supply Solutions and Hospital Distribution Solutions teams and makes proper adjustment to the forecast to reflect changes into contracts and shortages on the market.
  • In collaboration with Account Management and customers, implements joint business plans including projected volumes and commitments on inventories.
  • Liaises with Account Management, customers and suppliers to investigate gaps between forecasts, planned commitments and actuals.
  • Responsible for achieving alignment on a single forecast number (SKU and aggregate) with vendors and customers.
  • Prepares assumption-based projections to help the management team understand forecast rationale for vendor and customer negotiations.
  • Provides Distribution Center (DC) Operations with projections on DC capacity risks at aggregate levels in appropriate units of measure.

McKesson Corporation operates in the healthcare sector, focusing on the distribution of medical products and pharmaceuticals. The company acts as a middleman, purchasing these products from manufacturers and delivering them to healthcare providers, pharmacies, and hospitals. This ensures that essential medical supplies are available when and where they are needed, supporting the healthcare system. McKesson generates revenue through the sale of these products, service fees for logistics, and technology solutions that help healthcare providers improve their operations. What sets McKesson apart from competitors is its extensive network and partnerships, which enhance its ability to manage the healthcare supply chain effectively. The company's goal is to improve patient care by ensuring timely access to medical supplies and services.

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Irving, Texas

Founded

1833

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of PRISM Vision boosts McKesson's earnings and provider network.
  • Focus on digital health solutions expands McKesson's technology offerings.
  • Value-based care trend increases demand for McKesson's integrated logistics services.

What critics are saying

  • Amazon Pharmacy's entry threatens traditional pharmaceutical distribution models.
  • Opioid litigation poses financial and reputational risks for McKesson.
  • Telehealth growth may reduce demand for physical pharmaceutical distribution.

What makes McKesson unique

  • McKesson's extensive network ensures timely delivery of medical supplies globally.
  • Strategic partnerships enhance McKesson's role in the healthcare supply chain.
  • McKesson's technology solutions improve operational efficiency for healthcare providers.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Benefits

Performance Bonus

401(k) Company Match

Company News

Slater Sentinel
Feb 24th, 2025
Wealthstream Advisors Inc. Invests $218,000 in McKesson Co. (NYSE:MCK)

Wealthstream Advisors Inc. invests $218,000 in McKesson Co. (NYSE:MCK).

MarketBeat
Feb 18th, 2025
ABC Arbitrage SA Invests $1.26 Million in McKesson Co. (NYSE:MCK)

ABC Arbitrage SA invests $1.26 million in McKesson Co. (NYSE:MCK).

Stock Titan
Feb 4th, 2025
Major Healthcare Acquisition: McKesson Takes Control of PRISM Vision in Strategic $850M Move

McKesson acquires 80% stake in PRISM Vision for $850M, adding 180+ providers across 91 locations. Deal expected to boost earnings by up to $0.75 per share within 3 years.

Slater Sentinel
Jan 17th, 2025
Empirical Asset Management LLC Makes New Investment in McKesson Co. (NYSE:MCK)

Empirical Asset Management LLC makes new investment in McKesson Co. (NYSE:MCK).

UIC Today
Jan 17th, 2025
UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy receives grant to address rural pharmacist shortage

The University of Illinois Chicago's Retzky College of Pharmacy received a grant totaling $864,000 from the McKesson Foundation to support rural-focused interventions to develop and train pharmacy professionals to serve rural populations.

INACTIVE