Demand Planner - Apparel & Footwear (Tingley)

Tingley, a division of Bunzl, is seeking a Demand Planner to work on-site in Piscataway, NJ. The Demand Planner will support various functions of the Sales and Operations planning process including the forecasting, purchasing and managing of all apparel and footwear inventory. This position will support Tingley, MCR Safety, and Cordova Safety 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.

Onsite is the home office in Piscataway, NJ.

Essential Functions:

Canada FC (IN92) – Demand Planning & Inventory

• Build SKU forecasts in NetStock; add Sales Opportunities from MS Dynamics.
• Analyze abnormal forecast/history; partner with Sales & Product teams to refine forecasts.
• Improve forecast accuracy through proposed solutions.
• Lead monthly Canada SIOP meetings; 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; 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; 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; 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• 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.
• Working knowledge of a Demand Planning software and with an SAP (ERP) 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.

The perks of being a Bunzl team member don’t stop at being part of a great team or being valued as our #1 asset. We offer a full range of benefits to help our employees take care of themselves and their families today, tomorrow and for the future.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time
• 401K with generous company match
• Additional benefit information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks.

Bunzl North America 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 exceed $10 billion in sales. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Bunzl operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 10,000 team members and over 400,000 supplies, Bunzl is recognized as a leading supplier across North America—and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work®. At Bunzl, you’ll find Unlimited Potential… Your Career - - Our Future!

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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