Demand Planner II, Production

About the role

D-Wave is seeking Demand Planner II, Productionto 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 byconsolidatingcommercial commitments, project schedules, service requirements, and operational priorities into a single, reliable demand signal. Throughmaintainingaccurateplanning 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 supportaccurateforecasting, 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.

• Consolidateinputs 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

• Assistinmaintainingproductiondemand forecastsincludevolume, timing, priority, and execution requirements.

• Align production demand with manufacturing capacity and operational constraints.

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

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

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

Demand Prioritization & Coordination

• Establish andmaintaindemand prioritization criteria based on customer commitments, revenue impact, strategicobjectives, and operational requirements.

• Identifyand escalatedemand 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 traceabilityof planning inputs.

• Develop andmaintainplanning dashboards and KPI reporting.

• Supportcontinuous improvement of planning processes, reportingtoolsand 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 relatedrole.

• Experience within a manufacturing, technology, or engineered-productsenvironment.

• 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.