Supply Planner

Supply Planner

Slough
dependent on experience

Company performance bonus & Exceptional Benefits

Hybrid working - Slough office- Mon-Fri - 37.5 Hours per week

The Role

The Supply Planner is responsible for the operational purchase to pay process ensuring the availability of a defined packaging material category for a European MW factory or set of co packers while controlling the inventory value and preventing obsolescence.

This is achieved by managing the replenishment strategy and inventory policy for their portfolio in collaboration with suppliers and commercial; You will collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders to drive improvements and solve exceptions.

Accountability for managing supply disruption driven by internal or external source and propose/execute alternative solutions though crisis management and scenario planning

Whats in it for you

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Private healthcare equal parental leave
• Generous pension (up to 9% contribution)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Annual leave starting at 24 days rising to 32 with service

What Were Looking For

• Proven experience in logistics and supply chain management demonstrating a strong operational background.
• In-depth knowledge of end-to-end (E2E) planning processes including expertise with SAP ERP and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
• Solid understanding of Lean methodologies Six Sigma principles and root cause analysis techniques such as the 5 Whys.
• Excellent active listening skills with the ability to connect and build upon others ideas collaboratively.
• Proficient in English with excellent communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail coupled with a strong commitment to data accuracy and integrity

Key Responsibilities

• Develops implements and manages replenishment strategies and system parameters for all packaging materials at the manufacturing site ensuring alignment with inventory policies for both short- and mid-term purchasing needs.
• Proactively recommends and coordinates changes with internal and external stakeholders to optimize supply chain processes.
• Analyzes SAP and Kinaxis MRP projections to create purchase orders effectively balancing cash flow and service levels.
• Oversees Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) supplier performance through regular reviews fostering strong relationships and communicating forecasts or significant changes with suppliers and commercial teams.
• Ensures data integrity and high-quality housekeeping in planning systems maintaining accurate material planning information.
• Incident tracking and conducting root cause analysis (RCA) for critical issues collaborating across stakeholder groups to drive resolution.
• Partners with schedulers and production planners to resolve material constraints and works with Supply Network Planners and Commercial teams to evaluate alternative strategies for non-capacity material challenges.

What You Can Expect from Mars

• Work alongside 130000 Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles
• Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping the world we want tomorrow
• Access world-class training & development from day one
• Join a company with an industry-leading salary and benefits package