Demand Planner & Analyst

Remote Position (preferably Pacific US Time Zone)

The Demand Planner & Analyst, Mars Premium Brands supports the business and supply sides of the business in building and managing the demand forecasts (short term and long term), facilitating the S&OP process, and managing inventory movement in the co-manufacturing process. The role is responsible for delivering forecast accuracy and inventory goals for the Demand channels, including owned Retail stores, direct-to-consumer digital commerce and third-party retail sales, through detailed sales, on-hand, and trend analysis. Additionally, this role partners with the Demand and Supply sides in the operational management of the S&OP process including Step 1 projections and Step 2 forecasts and insights.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with discipline in analytics, planning, supply chain management/operations/finance/engineering/mathematics
• Strong computer skills (Tableau, Power BI, Excel modelling, Power Point presentations) & ability to understand and adapt to in-house finance/forecast systems
• Demand planning/Supply planning/purchasing experience using an ERP system, preferably SAP
• Excellent analytical skills (mathematical aptitude and information filtering)

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Leadership of the Unit’s demand plan and setting the strategic direction for the demand planning agenda, adopting a continuous improvement mindset on forecasting practices and processes.
• Lead and facilitate the S&OP step 2 process for all sales channels driving accountability within the Mars Premium Brands demand team and driving quality decision making within each periodic review.  Adopt a continuous improvement mindset, proactively identifying areas of improvement whilst keeping focus on execution excellence.
• Responsible for building analytical dashboard tools and performing custom analyses of sales, inventory, margin, turn and other metrics for channel owners. Provides reporting and inputs to guide channel decisions and makes recommendations.
• Accountable for managing an efficient and accurate co-manufacturing process by forecasting sales of co-manufactured items, planning, executing, and reporting inventory levels and movements to and from the co-manufacturing facility.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded 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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About Mars:
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®, 5â„¢, 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 Hospitalsâ„¢, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCAâ„¢ and Pet Partnersâ„¢. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Disclaimer:
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.​​​​​​​

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