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.

Being a Mars Associate is all about opportunity. The opportunity to do the kind of challenging, interesting work that shapes the world’s best-loved brands. To work with real purpose, supported by talented, friendly people from all sorts of different backgrounds. And to access the tools, training, and experience you need to have a positive impact on our business, on the planet, and, most importantly, on your own career. Being a Mars Associate is more than a job. It’s the opportunity to start your tomorrow, today.

Job Level:

Technical Leadership-T2

Job Description:

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

• B.S. or BA in supply chain management, science and/or engineering.
• 3-5 years of supply chain experience for a global or multi-plant consumer packaged goods company
• Experience with ERP and Advanced Planning Systems
• Experience in developing and implementing supply chain planning processes and managing them through deployment of an APS system
• Up to 20% travel is required

Preferred

• Master or advanced degree (sciences or business)
• Experience with JDA E2open or Rapid Response

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Generate 36 period Consensus Demand Plan using all Forecast Inputs
• Run Demand “What if” Scenarios
• Track Supply and Demand Planning KPI’s
• Apply market Intelligence input to refine forecast
• Generate forecast projections
• Develop specific supply/ forecasting plan for new and rationalized items
• Manage finished goods inventory
• Multi Echelon Inventory Optimization - set and manage dynamic safety stock levels and policies
• Parameter optimization for cost, cash and service balancing (dynamic)
• Minimize supply chain NQC
• Generate 36 period Supply plan for all relevant manufacturing locations
• Run simulations to meet customer due dates for higher service levels at lowest cash/ cost
• Manage capacity usage and sourcing
• Manage and communicate supply constraints
• Coordinate raw and pack material requirements for each facility
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing
• Generate raw and pack constraint visibility for the business
• Evaluate supply constraints to verify feasibility for new demand requests coming from the field
• Lead the brand forecast input meeting to discuss insights, and risks and opportunities, with all applicable parties for the entire forecasting horizon
• Facilitate the Brand Alignment Review to communicate latest Brand Forecast for current and future years, and provide insights into Customer/Brand challenges in the current year
• Facilitate monthly meetings leading up to S&OP Step 2-3
• Prepare all required materials to support final consensus forecast
• Develop weekly planning handoff to Execution Planner at 4wk timeframe
• Participate/lead continuous improvement projects and problem solving cards, as it relates to service, cost and cash issues