Overview
Supply Planner – Castle Cary, England, United Kingdom. Permanent, Monday–Friday. Competitive salary plus company performance bonus.
Location: Castle Cary, England, United Kingdom. Employment type: Full-time. Seniority level: Entry level.
What you will do
* Proactively protect future stock availability and mitigate risks by managing supply exceptions using tools such as FuturMaster, Power BI, and 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, and 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 stock-outs and overstock.
What we are looking for / Qualifications
* Minimum 2 years of experience in supply chain roles (Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, etc.).
* Previous experience with planning systems such as FuturMaster and SAP.
* Excellent analytical skills with a continuous improvement mindset to drive efficiency and process enhancements.
* Stakeholder management experience with strong interpersonal and influencing skills to collaborate across departments.
* Aptitude for working with data systems and analytics tools such as Power BI.
What you can expect from Mars
* Join a purpose-driven company with Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University.
* Competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.
* Work with over 130,000 diverse Associates guided by The Five Principles (Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, Freedom).
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, SKITTLES, BEN'S ORIGINAL and COCOAVIA. We also care for 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 – guide over 130,000 Associates in taking action every day.
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