Overview
Supply Planner – Castle Cary, England, United Kingdom. This role sits at the heart of the supply chain, collaborating cross-functionally with demand teams, regional supply, and external suppliers to execute the S&OP plan while driving continuous improvement in service, cost, and efficiency. Ensures maximum product availability through effective inbound supply planning from European factories, supporting delivery of market financial targets via proactive inventory and cost management.
What are we looking for?
* Minimum 2 years supply chain experience (Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Inventory Management etc.)
* Previous experience with planning systems such as FuturMaster, SAP
* Excellent analytical skills 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 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 wholesalers, placing replenishment orders as needed to avoid stock-outs and overstock
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 striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University. An 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, SKITTLES, BEN’S ORIGINAL and COCOAVIA. Mars operates in more than 80 countries with 130,000 Associates, guided by The Mars Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom.
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