<p>Job Description:</p> <p>The Material Planner will be responsible for the execution of the regional Raw & Packaging Material planning processes. As a passionate and skilled professional bringing in-depth functional knowledge and best practice, they will focus on developing accurate plans for a set of materials to ensure inbound material supply sufficiency and cost/cash optimization over the short-term planning horizon.</p> <p>Collaborate with a range of stakeholders to bring end-to-end synchronization in ways of working.</p> <p>What are we looking for?</p> <p>Minimum</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management and/or 4+ years Supply Chain work experience </li><li>2+ years of experience in Planning (Materials, Supply, Demand, etc.), Inbound Logistics, or Purchasing/Procurement </li></ul> <p>Preferred</p> <ul> <li>Experience using SAP, Advanced Planning Systems, Power BI </li><li>Planning-related continuing education or professional certifications (APICS/ASCM - CPIM, CSCP, CLTD; IBF - CPF; LSSGB, etc.) </li><li>Experience in inventory management or materials planning roles </li><li>Planning systems functional knowledge </li><li>High level of communication and customer service to build relationships and solve problem </li></ul> <p>What will be your key responsibilities?</p> <p>Material supply continuity and sufficiency to manufacturing sites:</p> <ul> <li>Create raw and pack material Purchase Orders per system-generated Purchase Requisitions </li><li>Collaborate with suppliers to ensure PO dates & information is always confirmed and accurate in our systems </li><li>Action system-generated exception messages to manage site production needs and raw/pack material inventory </li><li>Drive efficient enterprise risk awareness & management through effective storytelling via aligned escalation paths & forums </li><li>Own material planning KPI calculation and Improvement plans specific to assigned site(s) </li><li>Maintain strong partnership with supported manufacturing site(s) and create/action E2E Planning continuous improvement opportunities </li><li>Build and maintain strong customer relationships and be the expert in solving inventory issues and providing key analytical data and information </li></ul> <p>Manage raw and pack material planning parameters:</p> <ul> <li>Ensure consistent 100% accuracy of SAP raw & pack material planning parameters, in alignment with supplier SLAs and internal process requirements </li><li>Provide feedback loop into SLA process for parameter adjustments that may need to be updated off-cadence </li></ul> <p>Manage raw and pack material inventory, including safety stock levels, to optimize for service and cost</p> <ul> <li>Monitor and action materials inventory health and sufficiency per designated targets </li><li>Define and action materials inventory improvement plans </li></ul> <p>What can you expect from Mars?</p> <ul> <li>Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. </li><li>Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. </li><li>Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. </li><li>An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. </li><li>At Mars Petcare we encourage our associates to bring their dogs with them to work! </li></ul> <p>#LI-Hybrid</p> <p>#LI-AS2</p> <p>Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.</p>