Bunzl Distribution NA
Demand Planner- Tingley (Apparel & Footwear)
Bunzl Distribution NA, Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
Demand Planner – Tingley (Apparel & Footwear)
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Demand Planner – Tingley (Apparel & Footwear)
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Bunzl Distribution NA .
We are seeking a Demand Planner to support various functions of the Sales and Operations Planning Process including forecasting, purchasing, and managing excess of all Apparel and Footwear Inventory (including Tingley, MCR, and Cordova brands) at our IN92 (Canada/Oakville, ON) and US11 (West Coast/Reno, NV) facilities. Responsibilities include producing backorder and excess inventory reports, collaborating with Product Management on new product launches and material disposal requests, managing intra‑company transfers, maintaining inbound container reports, and ensuring the integrity of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) data so that inventory levels meet customer demand. The SIOP Department is accountable for continuous improvement of customer fill rates, on‑time in‑full orders, backorders, inventory turns, and working capital as a % of sales.
Essential Functions Canada FC (IN92) – Demand Planning & Inventory
Build SKU forecasts in NetStock and add sales opportunities from MS Dynamics.
Analyze abnormal forecast/history and partner with Sales & Product teams to refine forecasts.
Improve forecast accuracy through proposed solutions.
Lead monthly Canada SIOP meetings and adjust models as needed.
Create and monitor purchase orders in SAP.
Reconcile inventory and maintain target levels.
Communicate regularly with Canada Sales, Product, and Customer Service teams on trends and opportunities.
West Coast FC (US11 – Reno, NV) – Demand Planning & Inventory
Build SKU forecasts in NetStock and add sales opportunities from MS Dynamics.
Analyze abnormal trends and collaborate with Sales/Product teams.
Recommend improvements to forecasting accuracy.
Participate in monthly US SIOP meetings and adjust forecasting as required.
Create and monitor purchase orders in SAP.
Reconcile inventory and maintain target levels.
Communicate with US Sales, Product, and Customer Service on trends and account changes.
Inbound Delivery Oversight (Reno & Canada)
Review OOCL MyPodium daily for shipment updates and adjust ERP and flag risks.
Enter shipment/container details into ERP and update milestones.
Coordinate with freight forwarders on priority shipments.
Additional Responsibilities
Prepare and distribute Customer Backorder (CBO) and excess inventory reports.
Support Product Management with new launches, product lifecycle updates, and excess inventory actions.
Required Skills
Associate's 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 a 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 and drive continuous improvement.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, prioritize, identify problems, and seek solutions.
Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000 based on experience, education, and geographic location.
Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401(k) 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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Demand Planner – Tingley (Apparel & Footwear)
role at
Bunzl Distribution NA .
We are seeking a Demand Planner to support various functions of the Sales and Operations Planning Process including forecasting, purchasing, and managing excess of all Apparel and Footwear Inventory (including Tingley, MCR, and Cordova brands) at our IN92 (Canada/Oakville, ON) and US11 (West Coast/Reno, NV) facilities. Responsibilities include producing backorder and excess inventory reports, collaborating with Product Management on new product launches and material disposal requests, managing intra‑company transfers, maintaining inbound container reports, and ensuring the integrity of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) data so that inventory levels meet customer demand. The SIOP Department is accountable for continuous improvement of customer fill rates, on‑time in‑full orders, backorders, inventory turns, and working capital as a % of sales.
Essential Functions Canada FC (IN92) – Demand Planning & Inventory
Build SKU forecasts in NetStock and add sales opportunities from MS Dynamics.
Analyze abnormal forecast/history and partner with Sales & Product teams to refine forecasts.
Improve forecast accuracy through proposed solutions.
Lead monthly Canada SIOP meetings and adjust models as needed.
Create and monitor purchase orders in SAP.
Reconcile inventory and maintain target levels.
Communicate regularly with Canada Sales, Product, and Customer Service teams on trends and opportunities.
West Coast FC (US11 – Reno, NV) – Demand Planning & Inventory
Build SKU forecasts in NetStock and add sales opportunities from MS Dynamics.
Analyze abnormal trends and collaborate with Sales/Product teams.
Recommend improvements to forecasting accuracy.
Participate in monthly US SIOP meetings and adjust forecasting as required.
Create and monitor purchase orders in SAP.
Reconcile inventory and maintain target levels.
Communicate with US Sales, Product, and Customer Service on trends and account changes.
Inbound Delivery Oversight (Reno & Canada)
Review OOCL MyPodium daily for shipment updates and adjust ERP and flag risks.
Enter shipment/container details into ERP and update milestones.
Coordinate with freight forwarders on priority shipments.
Additional Responsibilities
Prepare and distribute Customer Backorder (CBO) and excess inventory reports.
Support Product Management with new launches, product lifecycle updates, and excess inventory actions.
Required Skills
Associate's 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 a 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 and drive continuous improvement.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, prioritize, identify problems, and seek solutions.
Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000 based on experience, education, and geographic location.
Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401(k) 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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