Material Planner EUR

Job Description

Material Planner EUR

Slough -Hybrid

Competitive + performance related company bonus

Permanent

The Material Planner is responsible for the operational Purchase to Pay process ensuring the availability of a defined raw or packaging material category for all European/Russian MW factories or co packers while controlling the inventory value of those products preventing obsolescence and conserve cash.

They will achieve this by managing the supply chain parameter set based on segmentation characteristics to derive the appropriate replenishment strategy and inventory policy for their portfolio both in system or/and in collaboration with suppliers and commercial; They will collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders to drive improvements and solve exceptions e.g., with Commercial, SQA, Suppliers, Warehouses, Schedulers, Logistics, QFS, Finance and others.

Reviewing MRP results and managing exceptions in Kinaxis and SAP. Accountability for managing supply disruption driven by internal or external source and propose/execute alternative solutions though crisis management and scenario planning (such as the purchase to an alternative supplier or alternative recipes).

What are we looking for?

• Logistics & Supply Chain.
• Deep understanding of E2E planning process, SAP ERP, MRP. Experience with an Advanced Planning Systems (APS) would be an advantage
• Understanding of Lean / Six Sigma / root cause analysis, e.g., 5 why's
• Ability to listen to others and link to others' ideas
• Attention to detail and a passion for data accuracy
• Fluent in English (EU), additional EU CIS languages (such as Russian, French, Dutch or Polish) would be an advantage
• Negotiating skills would be an advantage
  
  

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Owns, sets and manages replenishment strategy and associated system parameters for each packaging material within the manufacturing site in line with the inventory policy for short, mid and long-term purchasing. Recommend and align changes with internal and external stakeholders
• Reviews SAP and Kinaxis MRP projection and creates Purchase Orders balancing cash and service and follows through for robust supply and 100% order confirmation within planning horizon. Managing VMI supplier performance through regular reviews and good relation; Shares forecast / significant changes with suppliers and commercial
• Accountable for housekeeping in both planning systems to ensure high data quality in material planning.
• Receives and manages invoice exceptions with relevant parties
• Manages material shortages / supply crisis as escalation owner and facilitates crisis team meetings.
• Accountability for incident tracking (all levels) and RCA for critical issues across stakeholders
• Assures efficient connection with stakeholders via signature processes like COMOS, SMOS, CMOS
• Manages Relay workflows and POR steps and supports new initiatives and qualification processes for suppliers in close collaboration with COPs and local logistics / SAPMs
• Collaborates with Schedulers & Production Planners to solve material constraints and with the Supply Network Planner/Commercial, evaluates alternate strategies to solve non capacity material issues
  
  

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 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.
• [Insert any additional market/role specific benefits that the candidate might be interested in]
  
  

Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.