About this role
Job Description:
Material Planner - Onsite Franklin, TN
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.
What are we looking for? Minimum
• Bachelor's degree and/or 4+ years Supply Chain work experience • 1+ years of experience in Planning (Materials, Supply, Demand, etc.), Inbound Logistics, or Purchasing/Procurement • Ability to work flexible hours as needed (outside of working hours, generally 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Preferred
• Experience using SAP and Advanced Planning Systems • Bachelor's Degree within Supply Chain • 2+ years experience in planning inbound raw and packaging with CPG company
What will be your key responsibilities? Material supply continuity and sufficiency to manufacturing sites:
• Create raw and pack material Purchase Orders per system-generated Purchase Requisitions • Collaborate with suppliers to ensure PO dates & information is always confirmed and accurate in our systems • Action system-generated exception messages to manage site production needs and raw/pack material inventory • Drive efficient enterprise risk awareness & management through effective storytelling via aligned escalation paths & forums • Own material planning KPI calculation and Improvement plans specific to assigned site(s) • Maintain strong partnership with supported manufacturing site(s) and create/action E2E Planning continuous improvement opportunities
Manage raw and pack material planning parameters:
• Ensure consistent 100% accuracy of SAP raw & pack material planning parameters, in alignment with supplier SLAs and internal process requirements • Provide feedback loop into SLA process for parameter adjustments that may need to be updated off-cadence
Manage raw and pack material inventory, including safety stock levels, to optimize for service and cost
• Monitor and action materials inventory health and sufficiency per designated targets • Define and action materials inventory improvement plans
What can you expect from Mars?
• Work with 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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