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Bunzl Distribution NA

Demand Planner - Distribution

Bunzl Distribution NA, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146

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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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