Strategic Supply Planner, Stationery

BIC; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BIC World is seeking a Supply Planner for the Stationery category to develop and execute supply plans, balancing service, inventory and cost while partnering with NAM Commercial, Demand Planning, Manufacturing and Logistics. This role supports roughly 27% of category volume, about $70M in off-invoice sales, and ~200M units annually in a complex network.

You will manage weekly planning cycles, adjust safety stock and lead times, and coordinate with BIC-owned factories and OEM partners to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in supply chain, planning, operations, or a related role within a manufacturing or CPG environment.
• Working knowledge of end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Experience with planning systems such as Blue Yonder preferred; ERP experience (e.g., JD Edwards) a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, complex supply environment.
• Spanish, French or Portuguese understanding are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short- and medium-term supply plans for finished goods and bulk items.
• Analyze demand signals, inventory levels, and supply constraints to identify risks and mitigation actions.
• Execute weekly planning cycles, aligning with demand, capacity, and inventory.
• Manage planning parameters (e.g., safety stock, lead times) to optimize outputs and inventory health.
• Partner with NAM Commercial and Demand Planning to align short- and long-term demand plans.
• Communicate supply risks, backorder recovery timelines, and root causes to stakeholders.
• Support product allocation and prioritization to protect service levels.
• Collaborate with BIC-owned factories and OEM partners to align regional supply with production capacity.
• Coordinate with co-packing facilities to balance bulk supply with packaging capacity.
• Track inbound shipments and drive follow-ups to minimize disruptions.
• Monitor KPIs including OTIF, service level & cuts, PNA, forecast accuracy, inventory, SLOB, and days of coverage.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Blue Yonder

JD Edwards

Job description

BIC World is seeking a Supply Planner for the Stationery category to develop and execute supply plans, balancing service, inventory and cost while partnering with NAM Commercial, Demand Planning, Manufacturing and Logistics. This role supports roughly 27% of category volume, about $70M in off-invoice sales, and ~200M units annually in a complex network.

You will manage weekly planning cycles, adjust safety stock and lead times, and coordinate with BIC-owned factories and OEM partners to ensure