Onsite Material Planner — Raw & Packaging Materials

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates in Franklin, TN is seeking an onsite Material Planner to manage regional raw and packaging material planning, ensuring material supply continuity and cost optimization over the short-term planning horizon. The role focuses on developing accurate plans to meet demand and support production needs.

You will create raw and packaging material POs from system requisitions, collaborate with suppliers to confirm dates in SAP, and manage inventory and KPI

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or 4+ years Supply Chain work experience.
• 1+ years of experience in Planning or related areas.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed (outside of 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM).

Responsibilities

• Create raw and pack material Purchase Orders per system-generated Purchase Requisitions.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure PO dates and information are confirmed and accurate.
• Manage system-generated exception messages to support production needs and inventory.
• Drive risk awareness and improvement through aligned escalation paths and forums.
• Own material planning KPI calculation and site-specific improvement plans.
• Maintain partnerships with manufacturing sites and pursue end-to-end planning improvements.

Skills

Planning experience

Supply chain

KPI management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates in Franklin, TN is seeking an onsite Material Planner to manage regional raw and packaging material planning, ensuring material supply continuity and cost optimization over the short-term planning horizon. The role focuses on developing accurate plans to meet demand and support production needs.

You will create raw and packaging material POs from system requisitions, collaborate with suppliers to confirm dates in SAP, and manage inventory and KPI