Demand Planner- Tingley (Apparel & Footwear)
Company: Bunzl
Location: Piscataway
Posted on: January 2, 2026
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Job Description:
We are seeking Demand Planner 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
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. 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. Equal Opportunity
Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of
their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further
information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the
Department of Labor.
Keywords: Bunzl, Milford , Demand Planner- Tingley (Apparel & Footwear), Sales , Piscataway, Connecticut
