Market Supply Planner

Passion for pets? Have a furry friend who you'd like to spend every day with…even when you're in the office? Mars Pet Nutrition Australia is seeking an experience Market Supply Planner. 

You will oversee co-packing production planning and import supply planning, where you will plan, control and optimise product availability to meet our customers' needs. 

You will enable us to deliver our strategy by enabling volume growth and service deliver at optimal costs and cash, whilst leveraging strong stakeholder relationships across both Supply & Demand functions and with external Supplier Stakeholders. 

Please note: This is a 12-month fixed term contract, for a maternity cover.

What are we looking for? 

• Bachelors degree in commerce, supply chain, systems, science or other related disciplines is preferred. 
• Solid experience in a Supply Chain role, including experience in supply planning, inventory management or similar position
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and root cause analysis
• Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Office Suite and strong experience in Production Planning systems
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience building strong cross-functional stakeholder relationships
• FMCG experience is preferred, but not essential

What will be your key responsibilities?

• You'll be responsible for the development, planning, execution, control and monitoring of supply chain activities
• You'll plan and control production schedules and coordinate with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials
• You'll identify processes to find opportunities and make recommendations to optimise inventory levels, increase supply chain flexibility, preventative measures to reduce scrap/understock
• Leverage both Demand and Supply perspectives to resolve any imbalances between demand and supply, balancing conflicts within agreed rules or escalating when needed
• Provide key support in the communication and information flow between Mars Pet Nutrition Australia and the Source Units/Suppliers
• Reconcile supply and manufacturing capacity with the market's demand to deliver the best Customer Service at optimal cost and stock holdings. Use technical understanding to foresee potential risks and mitigate them effectively. 

What can you expect from Mars? 

• Genuine career progression with a focus on you and your career goals. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University
• Global health and wellbeing program to support flexibility and work-life balance
• Opportunity to make a difference with our volunteer and ambassador programs
• Be part of a company that is contributing to making the work a better place today and every day through our sustainable generation plan
• A culture that offers collaboration, leadership and rewards you for the role you play within Mars
• At Mars Petcare, have a real impact on creating a better world for pets, a world where they're healthy, happy and welcome. This includes in our office! 

What we stand for: 

Mars is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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.  

About Us: 

Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We have been making products for people (and the pets that people love- we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses) for more than 100 years. We’re behind some of the best loved brands in the world including MARS®, SNICKERS®, EXTRA®, ECLIPSE®, PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, DOLMIO®, UNCLE BEN’S® and MASTERFOODS ® ROYAL CANIN®. We are committed to a sustainable tomorrow through our sustainable in a generation plan that addresses a healthy planet, thriving people and a nourishing wellbeing. Together, our 125,000+ Employees are inspired to take action every day towards the world we want tomorrow.