Demand Planner (MCR SAFETY)

MCR Safety, a Bunzl company, is now seeking a Demand Planner based at our headquarters office in Collierville, TN.

This position will lead the demand planning duties including estimating future product demand, analyzing inventory flow, customer orders, and developing forecast models for the product categories assigned.

Work Schedule: Work schedule will be approximately Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop effective forecast models based on market trends and demand patterns.
• Propose and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy.
• Successfully communicate forecast and inventory estimations for ordering purposes monthly.
• Monitor and report on important changes in sales forecasts and business strategies.
• Address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner, being the main point of communication between commercial team and the factory.
• Facilitate the supply planning process including preparing forecasts, reviewing, and actioning potential at-risk and overstocked items; participates in the S&OP meetings.
• Work in collaboration with management on risk assessments and mitigation activities.
• Uphold organizational objectives on inventory levels, order lead times, and key cost initiatives.
• Analyze various data points utilizing the demand forecasting software tool to identify items that are negatively impacting customer service levels, forecast accuracy and/or inventory levels; presents these during the monthly forecast meeting and adjusts forecast models as deemed appropriate by the team.
• Prepare, report, communicate, forecast, and inventory measurements to management including customer backorders, forecast accuracy, fill rates and inventory plans vs. targets.
• Perform all other responsibilities that may be necessary to fulfill the duties associated with the position or as may be assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration or a related field.
• Equivalent professional experience in lieu of a college degree: a minimum of five (5) years of related and applicable business experience – with special consideration for purchasing, product management, demand planning, forecasting, business, or operations management.
• Demonstrated and verifiable ability to be organized and attentive to details: to communicate in a positive and effective manner and to work well with others.
• Experience in demand planning/forecasting and ordering would be preferred.
• Must have exceptional data analysis skills and thought processes.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, decision making, written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Must be able to handle multiple assignments and requirements simultaneously.
• Proven ability to manage/lead complex projects and to achieve objectives in an efficient/effective manner.
• Proficient and resourceful problem solver – doing whatever it takes (within ethical boundaries) to resolve supplier, customer, and product problems in a fair and efficient manner.
• Ability to anticipate problems or needs before they occur and take proactive action accordingly.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the value of maintaining a positive attitude and actively contributes to a collaborative team environment

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.