Demand Planning Manager - Mars Snacking

Mars; Toronto; On-site; CAD 109,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars' Demand Planning Manager will lead the Snacking Demand plan and the Sales forecast of record, serving as the primary liaison between Sales and Supply. You will drive forecast accuracy, publish periodic plans, and coordinate with Supply on constraints.

The role requires a University or College degree in a related field and 3+ years in Sales, Supply Chain, or Data Analysis with a focus on data-driven decisions. A CPG background is a plus.

Qualifications

• University or College degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Sales, Supply Chain, or Data Analysis with data-driven decision making.
• Proven Demand Planning experience including forecasting and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Hold detailed reviews with Sales to align accounts with annual forecast.
• Lead all Sales Communications around Forecast Calls.
• Lead SFA improvements and opportunities to improve Demand function.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Supply chain

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

University/College degree in Business or related field

Job description

Job Description

The Demand Planning Manager role plays a key role within our Customer Experience Team, responsible for leading our Mars Snacking Demand plan and Sales Forecast of record for our Snacking organization. They are the key liaison between our Sales teams & Supply - leading all relevant meetings and ensuring the highest quality forecast is delivered.

As our customer Demand Manager, they are responsible to ensure timely input of information to drive forecast accuracy improvements. This role requires strong technical skills as it leads all steps to publish our forecast each period including necessary adjustments. Once plans are created working with Supply on any constraints or helping provide a view to our demand requirements within the organization.

What are we looking for?

• University or College degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Sales, Supply Chain, or Data Analysis, with a strong focus on utilizing data to drive business decisions.
• Proven Demand Planning experience is required, including forecasting, inventory management, or collaborative planning.
• Experience within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry is preferred (nice-to-have).

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Hold detailed reviews with our Sales team to ensure alignment by account to our annual forecast.
• Support 0-12 & DMR steps.
• Lead all Sales Communications around our Forecast Calls
• Lead SFA improvements and areas of opportunity to improve our Demand function.
• Critical role in Supply and Demand planning meetings
• Managing Forecast outlook with supply production capabilities, communicate constraints and challenges effectively
• Responsible for following all Quality and Food Safety Policies and applicable procedures.

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.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between the below range CAD 108,661.00 - CAD 142,617.00. Please note: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. AI is used as a supporting tool in our recruitment process.