Overview
Supply Planner – Castle Cary, England, United Kingdom
Job Description: Supply Planner role focused on ensuring maximum product availability through inbound supply planning from European factories, supporting delivery of market financial targets via proactive inventory and cost management.
Responsibilities
* Proactively protect future stock availability and mitigate risks by managing supply exceptions using available tools and resources (e.g. FuturMaster, Power BI, Excel).
* Place replenishment orders from European factories to meet service targets and maintain agreed inventory levels.
* Take proactive action to expedite supply (e.g. production plan changes, transit time reduction, booking-in efficiency).
* Analyse root causes of stock shortages and coordinate corrective actions with factories, 3PLs & demand teams.
* Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to drive timely sell-through of residual and at-risk stock.
* Maintain optimal inventory levels at wholesaler locations, placing replenishment orders as needed to avoid both stock-outs and overstock.
What we are looking for
* Minimum 2 years supply chain experience (Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Inventory Management etc.).
* Previous experience of planning systems such as FuturMaster, SAP.
* Excellent analytical skills coupled with a continuous improvement mindset to drive efficiency and process enhancements.
* Stakeholder management experience, including the ability to build strong cross-department relationships, supported by robust interpersonal and influencing skills.
* Aptitude for working with data systems and analytics tools such as Power BI.
Key qualifications
* As above in responsibilities and requirements; ensure capability to manage end-to-end planning processes.
What to expect
* Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, guided by The Five Principles.
* Join a purpose driven company focused on building a better tomorrow.
* Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including Mars University.
* Industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
About Mars
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce brands such as M&M's, SNICKERS, TWIX, MILKY WAY, DOVE, PEDIGREE, ROYAL CANIN, WHISKAS, EXTRA, ORBIT, 5, SKITTLES, BEN'S ORIGINAL and COCOAVIA. We operate in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles are Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom.
Job details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Technology, Information and Internet
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