Demand Planner

Majestic Glove, a Bunzl company, is seeking an ON-SITE Demand Planner based at our Everett, WA office. The Demand Planner will be responsible for leading planning and purchasing activities — ensuring the right products are available at the right time to meet customer needs while optimizing inventory investment across our two U.S. distribution centers. The role will analyze sales and inventory trends, manage purchasing, balance inventory, and coordinate with Sales and Operations to support customer timelines and business objectives.

At Bunzl, we know that our employees are our number one asset. We seek to recruit and retain the right people who are passionate about our business. We provide opportunities for our employees so that they may progress within our company based on their talents, experiences, and their aptitude.

• Manage purchasing activities to ensure adequate stock levels that meet sales demand and customer order requirements.
• Review and analyze sales trends, customer forecasts, and inventory data to determine replenishment quantities and timing.
• Ensure customer-specific orders are purchased, received, and shipped according to timeline requirements.
• Monitor and balance inventory between distribution centers to optimize service levels and minimize excess or obsolete stock.
• Track open purchase orders, lead times, and supplier performance to ensure on‑time delivery.
• Identify and address potential stockouts, overstock, or production delays in a timely and proactive manner.
• Communicate closely with Sales, Operations, and Warehouse teams to align inventory with customer and business needs.
• Maintain accurate inventory data and prepare monthly reporting on stock levels, fill rates, backorders, and purchase activity.
• Support management with analysis on inventory health, slow‑moving items, and supplier risks to guide business decisions.
• Uphold organizational objectives related to inventory turns, working capital, and order lead times.
• Work with suppliers to improve lead‑time consistency, order accuracy, and responsiveness to changing demand.
• Propose and implement process improvements to enhance purchasing accuracy, inventory visibility, and demand responsiveness.
• Own KPI tracking for inventory turns, fill rates, and supplier on‑time performance.

• High school diploma or GED/equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant business experience,
  with emphasis on demand planning to include purchasing, product management, inventory control, or operations management.
• Proven ability to manage purchasing and inventory to meet customer and business requirements, ensuring the right products are available at the right time.
• Experience working with vendors to manage lead times, delivery performance, and order accuracy.
• Strong analytical and data‑driven decision‑making skills; able to interpret sales trends, inventory data, and supplier metrics to guide purchasing actions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and solid working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP or equivalent) for purchasing, inventory tracking, and reporting preferred.
• Highly organized and attentive to detail; capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across Sales, Operations, and Warehouse teams.
• Proactive and resourceful problem solver—able to anticipate supply or demand issues and take timely corrective action.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive attitude and contribute to a collaborative, team‑oriented culture