Supply Planner

Mars; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food company is seeking a Supply Planner to enhance supply chain execution and ensure product availability. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in supply chain roles, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with tools like SAP and Power BI. Join a diverse team focused on driving efficiency in an innovative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus company performance bonus

Best-in-class learning and development support

Access to in-house Mars University

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years supply chain experience in roles like Supply Planning or Demand Planning.
• Strong analytical skills with a mindset for continuous improvement.
• Ability to build strong cross-department relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply exceptions to protect stock availability.
• Place replenishment orders from factories to meet service targets.
• Collaborate with teams for timely sell-through of stock.

Skills

Supply Chain Experience

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Data Systems and Analytics Tools

Tools

FuturMaster

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Overview

• Castle Cary
• Competitive salary plus company performance bonus
• Hours: Mon-Fri
• Permanent

Job Purpose

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.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum 2 years supply chain experience (Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Inventory Management etc.)
• Previous experience of planning systems such as (e.g. 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 would be your key 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 wholesalers locations, placing replenishment orders as needed to avoid both stock-outs and overstock.

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.