Materials Planning Manager

Mars, Incorporated; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Paid short-term disability

Paid life insurance

Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts

Wellness Benefits and Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Mars Incorporated in Salt Lake City, Utah, is seeking a Materials Planning Manager to ensure steady availability of raw and packaging materials for factory operations while balancing inventory, freshness, and working capital.

The role coordinates replenishment and inbound flows with Commercial, Supply Planning, Production Planning, and Logistics partners, serving as the system custodian for planning data and policies and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supply chain experience for a global or multi-plant consumer packaged goods company.
• Experience with forecasting, inventory management, or collaborative planning.
• Experience with ERP and Advanced Planning Systems (preferably SAP).
• Up to 20% travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure uninterrupted availability of Raw Materials and Packaging Materials to support factory operations while balancing inventory, freshness, warehouse capacity, and working capital objectives.
• Manage material replenishment and inbound material flow in collaboration with Commercial, Supply Planning, Production Planning, Logistics, and suppliers.
• Act as the custodian of material planning parameters, inventory policies, and material master data ensuring compliance with Safety, Quality, and Food Safety standards.
• Maintain planning master data and system parameters to ensure planning reliability.
• Act as system owner for planning systems and drive continuous improvement.
• Support traceability, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness in material planning.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Forecasting

Inventory management

Collaborative planning

ERP systems

Education

BS/BA in supply chain management, science and/or engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Job Description:

SUMMARY

The Materials Planning Manager is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted availability of Raw Materials and/or Packaging Materials to support factory operations while balancing inventory, freshness, warehouse capacity, and working capital objectives.

The role manages material replenishment, supplier coordination, and inbound material flow by working closely with Commercial, Regional Planning, Production Planning, Logistics, suppliers, and logistics partners to secure production continuity.

The role acts as the key custodian of material planning parameters, inventory policies, and material master data while ensuring compliance with Safety, Quality, and Food Safety standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• The Materials Planning Manager is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted availability of Raw Materials and/or Packaging Materials to support factory operations while balancing inventory, freshness, warehouse capacity, and working capital objectives.
• The role manages material replenishment, supplier coordination, and inbound material flow by working closely with Commercial, Supply Planning, Production Planning, Logistics, suppliers, and logistics partners to secure production continuity.
• The role acts as the key custodian of material planning parameters, inventory policies, and material master data while ensuring compliance with Safety, Quality, and Food Safety standards.
• Manage inventory in line with service level, freshness, warehouse capacity, and working capital targets.
• Proactively follow up on delays, shortages, or quality issues and support recovery actions to minimize impact.
• Maintain accurate planning master data and system parameters to ensure planning reliability.
• Act as a system owner for planning systems, contributing to correct usage and continuous improvement.
• Ensure material planning activities support traceability, compliance, and operational readiness.
• Identify and escape risks related to safety, quality, or regulatory requirements.
• Participate in site initiatives to support overall factory performance.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• B.S. or BA in supply chain management, science and/or engineering. Master or advanced degree (sciences or business) preferred.
• 5+ years of supply chain experience for a global or multi-plant consumer packaged goods company.
• Proven Materials Planning/Procurement experience is required, including forecasting, inventory management, or collaborative planning.
• Experience with ERP and Advanced Planning Systems (preferably SAP).
• Up to 20% travel is required.

The Good Stuff - Benefits

Our team members' physical and mental health is important to a thriving workplace. That's why we offer the following benefits to full-time employees:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with a company match that veston day 1 of eligibility
• Paid vacation
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay (11 days)
• Paid short-term disability
• Paid life insurance
• Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts
• Wellness Benefits and Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program