Job Description:

The Network Planner plays an interconnected role with various functions of the business consuming and sharing information back and forth and down the value chain to align planning and execution in the 4 week to 36 period (S&OP) timeframe for their item set.

 

The Network Planner is responsible for leading the development of the master production and inventory plan which will drive the production, finished goods inventory, and financial cash plans, balancing the customer service, product freshness, finished goods inventory and cost goals.

 

Additionally, the Network Planner is responsible for managing the total forecast of their item set.  This includes making market intelligence adjustments to the forecasts at the item – regional level and verifying the complete and correct reconciliation of these forecasts.

What are we looking for?

​Minimum

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, science and/or engineering. 3-5 years of supply chain experience for a global or multi-plant consumer packaged goods companyExperience with ERP and Advanced Planning Systems Up to 20% travel is required

Preferred

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Science, Science, and/or Engineering2 years Supply and/or Demand Planning experienceProficiency in JDA, E2open or RapidResponseExperience in developing and implementing supply chain planning processes and managing them through deployment of an APS system

What will be your key responsibilities?Generate 36 period Consensus Demand Plan using all Forecast Inputs & 36 period Supply plan for all relevant manufacturing locationsTrack Supply and Demand Planning KPI’sManage finished goods inventoryMulti Echelon Inventory Optimization - set and manage dynamic safety stock levels and policiesParameter optimization for cost, cash and service balancing (dynamic) including scenario planning to evaluate constraints for new requestsManage capacity usage and sourcing and communicate supply constraintsLead the brand forecast input meeting to discuss insights, and risks and opportunities, with all applicable parties for the entire forecasting horizonFacilitate the Brand Alignment Review to communicate latest Brand Forecast for current and future years, and provide insights into Customer/Brand challenges in the current yearFacilitate monthly meetings leading up to S&OP Step 2-3Develop weekly planning handoff to Execution Planner at 4wk timeframeParticipate/lead continuous improvement projects and problem solving cards, as it relates to service, cost and cash issuesWhat can you expect from Mars?Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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