Job Description
Job Title: Production Scheduling Planner
Location: Slough
Salary: £36,700-£41,300 dependent on experience
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon - Fri
Contract: Fixed term - 12 Months
Here at Mars, we have an exciting opportunity for a Production Scheduling Planner to join our team! The Production Scheduling Planner works as part of a dynamic team to manage overall stock levels, optimize line utilization to maximize output, ensure consistent production line performance, and fulfill customer orders. This includes managing physical stock levels in various formats, conversion operations, and packaging elements.
What are we looking for?
* Supply Chain experience in an operational manufacturing environment, including inventory management or materials planning roles
* Experience measuring and making decisions based on performance metrics such as Volume Compliance, Adherence to Schedule, Efficiency/TRS, OTIF, CFR, CSL, DIOH, SFA, BIAS
* Project Management experience
* Knowledge of planning systems
* Excellent communication and customer service skills
* Experience with SAP, Mapp, or other supply planning applications (desirable)
* FMCG experience (desirable)
What will be your key responsibilities?
* Ensure adequate stock levels in different formats to fulfill customer orders
* Build and maintain strong customer relationships, resolving inventory issues and providing analytical data and information
* Actively manage inventory reporting
* Track inventory performance against KPIs and identify improvement opportunities
What can you expect from Mars?
* Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented associates, guided by The Five Principles
* Join a purpose-driven company committed to building a better tomorrow
* Access to top-tier learning and development, including Mars University
* Competitive salary and benefits, including a bonus
About Mars: Mars is a family-owned business with over $35 billion in global sales, producing well-loved brands like M&M's, SNICKERS, TWIX, and many others. We also care for half of the world's pets through our nutrition, health, and services businesses. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries.
The Mars Five Principles—Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom—inspire our Associates daily. Mars is an equal opportunity employer. Assistance or accommodations during the application process are available upon request.
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