We are seeking Demand Planner that will be on site at our Piscataway, NJ office to support various functions of the Sales and Operations Planning Process including, but not limited to, responsibility of the forecasting, purchasing, and managing excess of all Apparel and Footwear Inventory (including, but not limited to, Tingley, MCR, and Cordova Brands) in our IN92 (Canada/Oakville, ON) FC and US11 (West Coast/Reno, NV) FC, producing backorder reports, producing excess inventory reports, collaborating with Product Management on new product launches and/or Material Disposal Requests, managing intra-company transfers, maintaining inbound container reports, and ensuring integrity of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) data and information to ensure that inventory levels meet customer demand. The SIOP Department is accountable for the continuous improvement of Customer Fill Rates, On Time/In Full Customer Orders, Customer Backorders, Inventory Turns, and Working Capital as a % of Sales.
Essential Functions:
Canada FC (IN92) – Demand Planning & Inventory
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Build SKU forecasts in NetStock; add Sales Opportunities from MS Dynamics.
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Analyze abnormal forecast/history; partner with Sales & Product teams to refine forecasts.
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Improve forecast accuracy through proposed solutions.
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Lead monthly Canada SIOP meetings; adjust models as needed.
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Create and monitor Purchase Orders in SAP.
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Reconcile inventory and maintain target levels.
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Communicate regularly with Canada Sales, Product, and Customer Service teams on trends and opportunities.
West Coast FC (US11 – Reno, NV) – Demand Planning & Inventory
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Build SKU forecasts in NetStock; add Sales Opportunities from MS Dynamics.
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Analyze abnormal trends and collaborate with Sales/Product teams.
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Recommend improvements to forecasting accuracy.
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Participate in monthly US SIOP meetings; adjust forecasting as required.
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Create and monitor Purchase Orders in SAP.
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Reconcile inventory and maintain target levels.
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Communicate with US Sales, Product, and Customer Service on trends and account changes.
Inbound Delivery Oversight (Reno & Canada)
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Review OOCL MyPodium daily for shipment updates; adjust ERP and flag risks.
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Enter shipment/container details into ERP and update milestones.
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Coordinate with freight forwarders on priority shipments.
Additional Responsibilities
Required Skills:
- Associates degree in supply chain or business administration
- 2-5 years’ experience in demand planning or supply chain, or an appropriate combination of education and experience.
- Experience with Demand Planning software preferred.
- Experience with SAP (ERP) Software preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office with strong emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint.
- Proactive self-starter who takes initiative and works with minimal supervision.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to manage stakeholders as well as drive continuous improvement.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, prioritize, identify problems and seek solution.
Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $95,000 based on experience, education, and geographic location.
So, what are you waiting for? A new career awaits you with endless opportunities.
Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to sales in excess of $10 billion. Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.
Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.
Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.
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