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Forecasting & Planning Analyst - ONroute Job Description Posted Monday, January 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM 8 PROLOGIS BOULEVARD UNIT 402 MISSISSAUGA ONTARIO L5W 0G9 Forecasting & Planning Analyst Location: ONroute (Hybrid Ontario) Department: Finance & Operations Reports to: Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis Position Overview The Forecasting & Planning Analyst plays a critical role in shaping ONroutes financial and operational performance. This position supports forecasting, inventory planning, analytics, and performance reporting across our network of plazas. Youll collaborate closely with Operations, Finance, and Category Management to ensure ONroute remains wellstocked, efficient, and aligned with business objectives. Key Responsibilities Assist in developing financial plans and strategies to support company objectives including sales growth, transaction increases, gross profit, and average check. Collaborate with Finance and Operations to forecast monthly, quarterly, and fullyear performance. Conduct historical analyses to support budget planning and forecast estimates, including brand, item, and plazalevel performance trends. Perform analytics to identify financial opportunities and support coursecorrection initiatives. Develop and maintain sales and margin reports, including itemlevel, categorylevel, and promotional forecasting by SKU. Plan inventory levels and take corrective action based on inventory KPIs, especially during peak travel periods. Analyze seasonal and limitedtimeoffer inventory builds using historical trends to ensure strong instock performance. Review stocktosales ratios and respond quickly to changing trends through sales plans and markdown strategies. Support Operations and Category Managers by providing insights on days of supply, inventory shortages, and rootcause analysis. CrossFunctional Collaboration Participate in crossfunctional meetings with Operations, Finance, and Category Management to communicate forecast changes and demand expectations. Contribute to process improvements and enhancements to forecasting, reporting, and analytics workflows. Support S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) activities and lossprevention improvement initiatives as required. Develop, review, and maintain company dashboards to ensure financial and operational objectives are met. Surface analytical patterns and insights that act as indicators for future performance. Other Duties Support additional analytical, financial, or operational initiatives as assigned. Education & Experience Two or more years of experience in forecasting, analytics, or planning ideally within the QSR, retail, or multiunit industry. Experience with S&OP processes is an asset. Strong knowledge of MS Office tools, particularly Excel and Power BI. Experience working with planning, forecasting, or reporting systems. Strong analytical and forecasting skills; methodical, rigorous, and detailoriented. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence without authority. Ability to work through complex issues under tight timelines; strong critical thinker. Comfortable working crossfunctionally and presenting insights to nontechnical stakeholders. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment. New Position: No Backfill Position: Yes Minimum Salary: $56,800 Maximum Salary Range: $72,450 Salary Range Disclaimer The base salary range represents the low and high ends of the ONroute salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to job duties, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed are just one component of ONroutes total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include bonuses, benefits, and Paid Time Off ONroute is committed to providing accessible hiring and employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (the ''AODA'') and the Human Rights Code of Ontario. If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter or on the electronic application form. ONroute is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to having a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace for all. We value team members with diverse backgrounds and experiences, as we believe it makes our company a better place to work and for our customers to experience. We welcome all applicants and offer reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities upon request throughout the hiring process. ONroute is recognized under the Temporary Foreign Worker Programs Recognized Employer Pilot (REP) #J-18808-Ljbffr