Supply Planner: Optimize Inventory & Demand Alignment

Mars; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance discounts

Wellness benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Nature's Bakery, part of the Mars family, is seeking a Supply Planner to balance supply and demand, optimize inventory, and support cost-effective operations. You will develop and execute supply plans, collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and demand teams, and drive data-driven decisions.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in a related field and 2–5+ years in supply planning, with strong analytical skills and ERP/MRP experience (SAP, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, Oracle).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field.
• 2–5+ years in supply planning or related roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supply plans based on demand forecasts and capacity.
• Monitor inventory to balance availability and obsolescence.
• Coordinate with procurement, manufacturing, logistics to manage flow.
• Analyze supply chain metrics like forecast accuracy and turns.
• Support S&OP processes with scenario analysis.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to execute planning activities.
• Identify risks to supply continuity and mitigation plans.
• Manage replenishment planning and inventory optimization.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field

Tools

SAP

Blue Yonder

Kinaxis RapidResponse

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Nature's Bakery, part of the Mars family, is seeking a Supply Planner to balance supply and demand, optimize inventory, and support cost-effective operations. You will develop and execute supply plans, collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and demand teams, and drive data-driven decisions.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in a related field and 2–5+ years in supply planning, with strong analytical skills and ERP/MRP experience (SAP, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, Oracle).