Demand Planner II, Production

D-Wave (NYSE: QBTS), D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. It is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the first and only to offer dual-platform quantum computing products and services, spanning both annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies. D-Wave’s mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum today through enterprise-grade systems available on-premises and via its Leap™ quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations across commercial, government, and research sectors trust D-Wave to address complex computational challenges using quantum computing. Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how D-Wave is shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow: www.dwavequantum.com. 

About the role

D-Wave is seeking Demand Planner II, Production to join our Supply Chain team. In this role, you will support the development and maintenance of the company’s integrated demand plan across production, customer orders, project requirements, and installed-based service demand.

As D-Wave continues to scale its manufacturing and customer support operations, demand planning becomes increasingly critical to ensure predictable execution, efficient inventory management, and on-time customer deliveries. This role supports demand planning by consolidating commercial commitments, project schedules, service requirements, and operational priorities into a single, reliable demand signal. Through maintaining accurate planning data and coordinating cross-functional inputs, the role helps enable efficient supply chain and production planning.

The successful candidate will work closely with Production, Program Management, Service, Engineering, Lab Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to support accurate forecasting, reporting, and continuous improvement of planning processes.

What you'll do

• Demand Forecasting & Planning
• Support the development and maintenance of short-, medium-, and long-term demand forecasts by product family, project, customer, and service requirements.

• Consolidate inputs from Program Management, Lab Operations, Service, Engineering, and Supply Chain into an integrated demand view.

• Document forecast assumptions, constraints, risks, and dependencies.

• Monitor forecast accuracy and support continuous improvement of forecasting methods.

Production Demand Planning

• Assist in maintaining production demand forecasts include volume, timing, priority, and execution requirements.

• Align production demand with manufacturing capacity and operational constraints.

• Identify and escalate potential bottlenecks, capacity risks, and scheduling conflicts.

• Support scenario development and analysis for planning decisions and operational reviews.

• Track the impact of demand changes on production schedules, engineering updates, inventory positions, and customer commitments.

Demand Prioritization & Coordination

• Establish and maintain demand prioritization criteria based on customer commitments, revenue impact, strategic objectives, and operational requirements.

• Identify and escalate demand conflicts, resource constraints, and competing priorities.

• Prepare analysis and inputs to support planning discussions and decision-making.

• Ensure clarity and consistency of demand data across planning stakeholders.

Planning Systems & Data Integrity

• Maintain demand planning data within NetSuite ERP and associated planning tools.

• Ensure demand data accuracy, completeness, and traceability of planning inputs.

• Develop and maintain planning dashboards and KPI reporting.

• Support continuous improvement of planning processes, reporting tools and data quality.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, Finance, or related discipline.

• 3+ years of experience in production planning, demand planning, supply chain analytics, or related role.

• Experience within a manufacturing, technology, or engineered-products environment.

• Experience supporting high-mix, low-volume manufacturing operations preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with Production, Program Management, Lab Operations, Engineering, Service and Finance teams.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret large data sets and communicate planning decisions clearly.

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems; NetSuite experience is considered a strong asset.

• Experience with forecasting tools, MRP systems, and demand planning methodologies.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Results oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

A D-Waver's DNA

• We look at the future and say “why not”; we see possibilities where others see problems or routines. We show the way ahead and are committed to achieving ambitious goals.
• We practice straight talk and listen generously to each other with empathy. We value different opinions and points of views. We ensure that we connect outside as well as inside to learn from others and inspire each other.
• We hold ourselves accountable for delivering results. We make decisions & take responsibility so that we can act & support each other.
• As leaders we motivate & engage our teams to undertake beyond what they originally thought possible, by developing our teams & creating the conditions for people to grow and empower themselves through enabling & coaching.

Our Compensation Philosophy is Simple but Powerful:

We believe providing D-Wavers with company ownership, competitive pay, and a range of meaningful benefits is the start of creating a culture where people want to give the best they’ve got — not because they’re simply making money, but because they’ve fallen in love with our vision, mission, values, and team. 

During the interview process, your Recruiter will review our total rewards (base, equity, bonus, perks, benefit, culture) offerings. The final offer is determined by your proficiencies within this level.   

Inclusion: 

We celebrate diverse perspectives to drive innovation in our pursuit. Our employees range from distinguished domain experts with decades of experience in their respective fields, to bright and motivated graduates eager to make their mark. Our diverse and innovative team will make you feel appreciated, supported and empower your career growth at D-Wave.

The Fine Print: 

No 3rd party candidates will be accepted

It is D-Wave Systems Inc. policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, local law. 

The base pay range for this role is:

79,000 - 108,000 CAD per year (Burnaby)