Demand Planner - Apparel & Footwear (Tingley)

Bunzl Career • Piscataway, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Tingley is seeking a Demand Planner to support the Sales and Operations Planning Process. This role will be responsible for forecasting, purchasing, and managing inventory for Apparel and Footwear across multiple brands and distribution centers. The Demand Planner will also be responsible for producing various reports, collaborating on new product launches, managing intra-company transfers, maintaining inbound container information, and ensuring the integrity of ERP data to meet customer demand. The SIOP Department aims to continuously improve customer fill rates, on-time/in-full orders, customer backorders, inventory turns, and working capital as a percentage of sales. This position requires proximity to the home office in Piscataway, NJ.

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.
• Proficiency with 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 solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge with an SAP (ERP) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop SKU forecasts in NetStock and add Sales Opportunities from MS Dynamics for Canada FC (IN92) and West Coast FC (US11).
• 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.
• Participate in monthly US SIOP meetings and adjust forecasting as required.
• Create and monitor Purchase Orders in SAP.
• Reconcile inventory and maintain target levels for both Canada and West Coast FCs.
• Communicate regularly with Canada and US Sales, Product, and Customer Service teams on trends and opportunities.
• Review OOCL MyPodium daily for shipment updates and adjust ERP accordingly.
• Enter shipment/container details into ERP and update milestones.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders on priority shipments.
• Prepare and distribute Customer Backorder (CBO) and excess inventory reports.
• Support Product Management with new launches, product lifecycle updates, and excess inventory actions.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees