Lead demand planning and the Sales forecast for Mars Snacking. Align Sales and Supply, publish periodic forecasts with adjustments, drive forecast accuracy, manage supply constraints, lead forecast communications and SFA improvements, and follow quality and food safety policies.
Job Description:
The Demand Planning Manager role plays a key role within our Customer Experience Team, responsible for leading our Mars Snacking Demand plan and Sales Forecast of record for our Snacking organization. They are the key liaison between our Sales teams & Supply - leading all relevant meetings and ensuring the highest quality forecast is delivered.
As our customer Demand Manager, they are responsible to ensure timely input of information to drive forecast accuracy improvements. This role requires strong technical skills as it leads all steps to publish our forecast each period including necessary adjustments. Once plans are created working with Supply on any constraints or helping provide a view to our demand requirements within the organization.
What are we looking for?
- University or College degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in Sales, Supply Chain, or Data Analysis, with a strong focus on utilizing data to drive business decisions.
- Proven Demand Planning experience is required, including forecasting, inventory management, or collaborative planning.
- Experience within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry is preferred (nice-to-have).
- Hold detailed reviews with our Sales team to ensure alignment by account to our annual forecast.
- Support 0-12 & DMR steps.
- Lead all Sales Communications around our Forecast Calls
- Lead SFA improvements and areas of opportunity to improve our Demand function.
- Critical role in Supply and Demand planning meetings
- Managing Forecast outlook with supply production capabilities, communicate constraints and challenges effectively
- Responsible for following all Quality and Food Safety Policies and applicable procedures.
- Work with 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.
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The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between the below range CAD 108,661.00 - CAD 142,617.00. Please note: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. AI is used as a supporting tool in our recruitment process.Mars Ontario, CAN Office
57 Holland Drive , Canada, L7E 5S4
Mars Guelph, Ontario, CAN Office
100 Beiber Rd., Guelph, Canada, N0B 2J0
Mars Newmarket, Ontario, CAN Office
285 Harry Walker Parkway N , Newmarket, Canada, L3Y 7B3
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