Mars, Incorporated
Execution Planner
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Job Description
- Req#: R88056
B.S. or BA in supply chain management, science and/or engineering
2 + years of supply chain experience for a global or multi-plant consumer packaged goods company
Experience with ERP and Advanced Planning Systems (preferably JDA, E2open or RapidResponse)
Experience in working internationally in a fast paced, reputable global consumer product company organized in a matrix structure
Up to 20% travel is required
Make short-term, exception management decisions to optimize service, cost and cash
Lead weekly S&OE feeder meetings and process
Drive/support continuous improvement projects and problem-solving cards, as it relates to service, cost and cash issues
Leverage cognitive automation Rebalancing tool to manage current inventories across 6 warehouse network
Develop/execute action plans to mitigate customer service and NQC risks
Execute short-term plan by facilitating weekly MPS meetings with manufacturing sites
Proactively manage obsolescence and aging through analysis, tracking and freshness waivers
Provide weekly service risks and expected recovery communications for the wider business
Coordinate order management requests with the customer supply chain team
Coordinate with needed cross-functional partner teams as related to Seasonal and Display fixed quantity processes
Coordinate with needed cross-functional partner teams as related to Turn, Affiliate, and Innovation processes
Work with over 130,000 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.
Job Description:
Execution Planner
Hackettstown, NJ
*No relocation assistance available
The Execution Planner plays an interconnected role with various functions of the business consuming and sharing information back and forth down the value chain within the S&OE timeframe for their item set.
The Execution Planner is responsible for near-term decisions related to product transfers, production prioritizations, order management requests, raw/packaging material shortages, age/freshness management, and managing the frozen production schedule.
The Execution Planner drives continuous improvement initiatives raised through S&OE meeting structure by utilizing exception management, performance trends and problem-solving skills.
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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.
About the company
Mars, Incorporated is an American multinational manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products and a provider of animal care services, with US$33 billion in annual sales in 2015.