Supply Planner

Mars; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company in Runcorn is seeking a Supply Planner to optimize inbound supply from European factories. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years' experience in supply chain management, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with planning tools like FuturMaster and SAP. You will play a crucial role in ensuring product availability and addressing supply risks. Competitive salary and benefits package included.

Benefits

Best-in-class learning and development support

Industry competitive salary and benefits package

Access to in-house Mars University

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years supply chain experience (Planning, Inventory Management).
• Experience with planning systems such as FuturMaster or SAP required.
• Strong analytical skills and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply exceptions to protect stock availability.
• Place replenishment orders to maintain inventory levels.
• Collaborate with teams to expedite supply and resolve shortages.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Data systems proficiency

Tools

FuturMaster

SAP

Power BI

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.

What we are looking for (Qualifications)

• Minimum 2 years supply chain experience (Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Inventory Management etc.).
• Previous experience of planning systems such as FuturMaster, SAP.
• Excellent analytical skills coupled 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, 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.

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 such as Banfield Pet Hospitals, BluePearl, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA and Pet Partners. 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.