Supply Planner

Mars; Burnham-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in Burnham-on-Sea seeks a Supply Planner to manage stock availability and optimize supply chain processes. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in supply chain roles, proficiency with planning tools like FuturMaster and SAP, and excellent analytical skills. Join a diverse team and contribute to a purpose-driven organization with competitive benefits and continuous development opportunities.

Benefits

Best-in-class learning and development support

Industry competitive salary and benefits

Access to Mars University

Company bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of supply chain experience focusing on supply planning, demand planning, or inventory management.
• Experience with planning systems like FuturMaster or SAP.
• Capacity to work with data systems and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply exceptions and protect stock availability using various tools.
• Place orders from European factories to meet inventory levels.
• Collaborate with teams to drive stock sell-through.
• Analyze root causes of stock shortages and coordinate corrective actions.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels at wholesaler locations.

Skills

Supply Chain Experience

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Data Systems Aptitude

Process Improvement Mindset

Tools

FuturMaster

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Overview

Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, the supply planner collaborates cross-functionally with demand teams, regional supply, and external suppliers to execute the S&OP plan while driving continuous improvement across service, cost, and efficiency. To ensure maximum product availability through effective inbound supply planning from European factories, supporting delivery of market financial targets via proactive inventory and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Proactively protect future stock availability and mitigate risks by managing supply exceptions using available tools and resources (e.g. FuturMaster, Power BI, Excel).
• Place replenishment orders from European factories to meet service targets and maintain agreed inventory levels.
• Take proactive action to expedite supply (e.g. production plan changes, transit time reduction, booking-in efficiency).
• Analyse root causes of stock shortages and coordinate corrective actions with factories, 3PLs & demand teams.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to drive timely sell-through of residual and at-risk stock.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels at wholesaler locations, placing replenishment orders as needed to avoid stock-outs and overstock.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of supply chain experience (Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Inventory Management etc.).
• Previous experience of planning systems such as FuturMaster, SAP (or similar).
• Excellent analytical skills with a continuous improvement mindset to drive efficiency and process enhancements.
• Stakeholder management experience, including the ability to build strong cross-department relationships, supported by robust interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Aptitude for working with data systems and analytics tools such as Power BI.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose-driven company striving to build the world we want tomorrow.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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, 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. 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 to take action every day toward creating the world we want tomorrow.