CEE Demand Planner

Kyiv - Ukraine

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Demand Planner in a Pet cluster will have accountability for the overall quality of the demand plan for their portfolio and/or market. Demand Planner will have solid functional knowledge and be accountable for the relevant Demand performance metrics as well as adherence to standard work processes. A Demand Planner will receive input from both Sales and Marketing resources as well as Supply Planning teams to bring the best business intelligence to bear on the demand plan and to highlight any potential risks.

What are we looking for

Educated to a minimum of degree level
Language skills: Fluent in English (excellent written and oral skills)
Supply chain knowledge and experience in demand planning processes would be an advantage
Digitally savvy and strong learning agility with process and systems experience with Mars existing systems landscape would be an advantage
Ability to communicate comfortably with Senior Leadership at a Market/Cluster level

What will be your key responsibilities

Owns the consensus forecast in periods for the full horizon (up to 39 periods) making full use of all available statistical forecasting tools as well as business intelligence input
Provide required information to build into the DMR
Own relevant Performance Demand KPI with some accountability for presenting results and developing action plans within the cluster demand planning team
Utilise standard work processes for building blocks and idenfication of Risks & Opportunities including clear rules-of-engagement on Scenario Planning process
Assess trends risks and opportunities together with Sales Marketing and Finance
Monitor forecast consumption versus forecast and work with Supply Planning team to respond to forecast evolution during the cycle
Escalate short-term forecast issues (unplanned demand) to Supply Planning team
Execute with accuracy the forecast changes for Innovation / Renovation activities in the clusters ensuring that system profile matches targeted launch and discontinuation plans
Generate and update system forecast for new products and discontinuations to enable strong customer service during the change with focussed intent of mitigating against market NQC
Participate and leverage learnings from Demand Planning College content
Support Continuous Improvement ideas and activities as required

What can you expect from Mars

Work with diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles
Join a purpose driven company where were striving to build the world we want tomorrow today
A strong focus on 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

Job Description:Demand Planner in a Pet cluster will have accountability for the overall quality of the demand plan for their portfolio and/or market. Demand Planner will have solid functional knowledge and be accountable for the relevant Demand performance metrics as well as adherence to standard w...

Job Description:

What are we looking for

Educated to a minimum of degree level
Language skills: Fluent in English (excellent written and oral skills)
Supply chain knowledge and experience in demand planning processes would be an advantage
Digitally savvy and strong learning agility with process and systems experience with Mars existing systems landscape would be an advantage
Ability to communicate comfortably with Senior Leadership at a Market/Cluster level

What will be your key responsibilities

Owns the consensus forecast in periods for the full horizon (up to 39 periods) making full use of all available statistical forecasting tools as well as business intelligence input
Provide required information to build into the DMR
Own relevant Performance Demand KPI with some accountability for presenting results and developing action plans within the cluster demand planning team
Utilise standard work processes for building blocks and idenfication of Risks & Opportunities including clear rules-of-engagement on Scenario Planning process
Assess trends risks and opportunities together with Sales Marketing and Finance
Monitor forecast consumption versus forecast and work with Supply Planning team to respond to forecast evolution during the cycle
Escalate short-term forecast issues (unplanned demand) to Supply Planning team
Execute with accuracy the forecast changes for Innovation / Renovation activities in the clusters ensuring that system profile matches targeted launch and discontinuation plans
Generate and update system forecast for new products and discontinuations to enable strong customer service during the change with focussed intent of mitigating against market NQC
Participate and leverage learnings from Demand Planning College content
Support Continuous Improvement ideas and activities as required

What can you expect from Mars

Work with diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles
Join a purpose driven company where were striving to build the world we want tomorrow today
A strong focus on 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