Mars (New)
Demand Planning - 9 month assignment
Mars (New), Waltham, Massachusetts, United States, 02254
Demand Planning - 9 month assignment
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Remote type: Hybrid Locations: GBR-Leicestershire-Waltham Time type: Full time Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago Time left to apply: End Date: January 17, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) Job requisition id: R111951 Job Description: A Demand Planner will build solid functional knowledge to deliver the best possible demand plan for their portfolio. They will collaborate with market Sales, Marketing, Supply, and Finance resources. They will review the demand performance and take improvement actions based on trend results, as well as best-in-class processes. What are we looking for?
Supply chain knowledge and experience in demand planning processes would be an advantage Digitally savvy and strong learning agility with process and systems Ability to communicate comfortably with Senior Leadership at a Market/Cluster level Fluent in English (excellent written and oral skills) What will be your key responsibilities?
Deliver a strong Demand Plan program for assigned portfolio: Owns the consensus forecast, in periods for the full horizon (up to 39 periods), making full use of all available statistical forecasting tools, as well as business intelligence input. Provide required information to build into the DMR. Own relevant Performance Demand KPI, with some accountability for presenting results and developing action plans within the cluster demand planning team. Utilise standard work processes for building blocks and identification of Risks & Opportunities, including clear rules-of-engagement on Scenario Planning process. Assess trends, risks and opportunities together with Sales, Marketing and Finance. Monitor forecast consumption versus forecast and work with Supply Planning team to respond to forecast evolution during the cycle. Escalate short-term forecast issues (unplanned demand) to Supply Planning team. Execute with accuracy the forecast changes for Innovation/Renovation activities in the clusters, ensuring that system profile matches targeted launch and discontinuation plans. Generate and update system forecast for new products and discontinuations to enable strong customer service during the change, with focused intent of mitigating against market NQC. What 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. 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. About Us
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s, SNICKERS, TWIX, MILKY WAY, DOVE, PEDIGREE, ROYAL CANIN, WHISKAS, EXTRA, ORBIT, 5, SKITTLES, BEN’S ORIGINAL, and COCOAVIA. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals, BluePearl, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA and Pet Partners. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.
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Remote type: Hybrid Locations: GBR-Leicestershire-Waltham Time type: Full time Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago Time left to apply: End Date: January 17, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) Job requisition id: R111951 Job Description: A Demand Planner will build solid functional knowledge to deliver the best possible demand plan for their portfolio. They will collaborate with market Sales, Marketing, Supply, and Finance resources. They will review the demand performance and take improvement actions based on trend results, as well as best-in-class processes. What are we looking for?
Supply chain knowledge and experience in demand planning processes would be an advantage Digitally savvy and strong learning agility with process and systems Ability to communicate comfortably with Senior Leadership at a Market/Cluster level Fluent in English (excellent written and oral skills) What will be your key responsibilities?
Deliver a strong Demand Plan program for assigned portfolio: Owns the consensus forecast, in periods for the full horizon (up to 39 periods), making full use of all available statistical forecasting tools, as well as business intelligence input. Provide required information to build into the DMR. Own relevant Performance Demand KPI, with some accountability for presenting results and developing action plans within the cluster demand planning team. Utilise standard work processes for building blocks and identification of Risks & Opportunities, including clear rules-of-engagement on Scenario Planning process. Assess trends, risks and opportunities together with Sales, Marketing and Finance. Monitor forecast consumption versus forecast and work with Supply Planning team to respond to forecast evolution during the cycle. Escalate short-term forecast issues (unplanned demand) to Supply Planning team. Execute with accuracy the forecast changes for Innovation/Renovation activities in the clusters, ensuring that system profile matches targeted launch and discontinuation plans. Generate and update system forecast for new products and discontinuations to enable strong customer service during the change, with focused intent of mitigating against market NQC. What 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. 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. About Us
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s, SNICKERS, TWIX, MILKY WAY, DOVE, PEDIGREE, ROYAL CANIN, WHISKAS, EXTRA, ORBIT, 5, SKITTLES, BEN’S ORIGINAL, and COCOAVIA. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals, BluePearl, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA and Pet Partners. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.
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