Bunzl Distribution NA
Demand Planner - Distribution
Bunzl Distribution NA, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
The Demand Planner is a critical, front-end role of our supply chain that translates sales forecasts to actionable supply plans. The Demand Planner will act as a liaison among all stakeholders to make accurate, nonbiased, forecast-based projections.
You will manage all aspects of forecasting to the item (SKU) level across multiple individuals, sales structures, markets, and categories.
This role is an onsite role, day shift. There will be some flexibility to work from home a few days per month if needed.
External candidates would need to work in our St. Louis, MO office. Internal candidates could sit at any of our Bunzl Hub Locations.
Responsibilities
A supply chain leader serving our business with the ability to understand and take action to optimize demand and supply plans
Consume and reconcile sales forecasts using historical events
Identify exception events
Optimize A/B/C item ordering processes that drive base supply plans considering vendor, category, area, and customer
Maintain Forecast Models
Collect, analyze, and validate data
Analyze trends in forecasting error
Minimize bias through exception-based analysis and close connection to key sales leaders
Summarize/aggregate forecast models
Achieve consensus forecast
Lead master data updates including key item parameters
Review market and business intelligence, proactively address use change cases
Communicate key items to stakeholders, working closely with buyers and supply planners to optimize vendor performance
Requirements
Bachelor's degree
3+ years of experience in the industry, higher level secondary education (e.g. MBA) will be considered as a substitute to experience.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Must be able to identify and prioritize tasks accordingly.
Knowledge of AS400, SAP/APO, Blue Yonder (JDA), or Oracle Demand.
APICS or other forecasting Certification preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel and PowerBI.
Benefits
Bunzl salary range: $72,000 - $85,000 based on experience, education and geography.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available to employees and eligible dependents starting the first day of the month after 30 days of employment (unless otherwise specified by a collective bargaining agreement).
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid time off
More details in the Benefits & Perks section on our career webpage.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Location: St. Louis, MO (Bunzl Hub locations available).
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You will manage all aspects of forecasting to the item (SKU) level across multiple individuals, sales structures, markets, and categories.
This role is an onsite role, day shift. There will be some flexibility to work from home a few days per month if needed.
External candidates would need to work in our St. Louis, MO office. Internal candidates could sit at any of our Bunzl Hub Locations.
Responsibilities
A supply chain leader serving our business with the ability to understand and take action to optimize demand and supply plans
Consume and reconcile sales forecasts using historical events
Identify exception events
Optimize A/B/C item ordering processes that drive base supply plans considering vendor, category, area, and customer
Maintain Forecast Models
Collect, analyze, and validate data
Analyze trends in forecasting error
Minimize bias through exception-based analysis and close connection to key sales leaders
Summarize/aggregate forecast models
Achieve consensus forecast
Lead master data updates including key item parameters
Review market and business intelligence, proactively address use change cases
Communicate key items to stakeholders, working closely with buyers and supply planners to optimize vendor performance
Requirements
Bachelor's degree
3+ years of experience in the industry, higher level secondary education (e.g. MBA) will be considered as a substitute to experience.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Must be able to identify and prioritize tasks accordingly.
Knowledge of AS400, SAP/APO, Blue Yonder (JDA), or Oracle Demand.
APICS or other forecasting Certification preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel and PowerBI.
Benefits
Bunzl salary range: $72,000 - $85,000 based on experience, education and geography.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available to employees and eligible dependents starting the first day of the month after 30 days of employment (unless otherwise specified by a collective bargaining agreement).
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid time off
More details in the Benefits & Perks section on our career webpage.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Location: St. Louis, MO (Bunzl Hub locations available).
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