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Role Description

The Material Planner is responsible for the operational Purchase to Pay process, ensuring the availability of a defined raw or packaging material category for all European/Russian MW factories or co packers while controlling the inventory value of those products to prevent obsolescence and conserve cash.

Job Description

The Material Planner will achieve this by managing the supply chain parameter set based on segmentation characteristics to derive the appropriate replenishment strategy and inventory policy for their portfolio, both in system and in collaboration with suppliers and commercial. They will collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders to drive improvements and solve exceptions (e.g., with Commercial, SQA, Suppliers, Warehouses, Schedulers, Logistics, QFS, Finance and others). Reviewing MRP results and managing exceptions in Kinaxis and SAP, they have accountability for managing supply disruptions driven by internal or external sources and propose and execute alternative solutions through crisis management and scenario planning (such as purchasing from an alternative supplier or alternative recipes).

Key Responsibilities

• Owns, sets, and manages replenishment strategy and associated system parameters for each material within the category across all nodes in the network (10 factories in EU) in line with the inventory policy for short, mid and long‑term purchasing. Recommends and aligns changes with internal and external stakeholders.
• Reviews SAP and Kinaxis MRP projections and creates Purchase Orders balancing cash and service, following through for robust supply and 100% order confirmation within the planning horizon. Manages VMI supplier performance through regular reviews and good relations; shares forecast / significant changes with suppliers and commercial.
• Accountable for housekeeping in both planning systems to ensure high data quality in material planning.
• Receives and manages invoice exceptions with relevant parties.
• Manages material shortages / supply crisis as escalation owner and facilitates crisis team meetings.
• Accountability for incident tracking (all levels) and RCA for critical issues across stakeholders.
• Assures efficient connection with stakeholders via signature processes like COMOS, SMOS, CMOS.
• Supports the change in our supplier landscape, processes and strategies to drive mid/long‑term improvements in line with our business strategy.
• Manages demurrage and obsolescence mitigation for their category, avoiding NQC and initiating disposal / returns.
• Manages execution of compensation activities (material replacement etc.) by the suppliers.
• Evaluates supplier performance and provides relevant information during commercial supplier reviews or to management teams.
• Manages Relay workflows and POR steps and supports new initiatives and qualification processes for suppliers in close collaboration with COPs and local logistics / SAPMs.
• Maintains and builds strong relationships with external suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Reads SCMR and SCGM outputs and feeds or participates in the MOS structure, driving fact‑based value‑adding conversations.
• Collaborates with Schedulers, Execution Planners to solve material constraints and with the Supply Network Planner/Commercial, evaluating alternate strategies to solve non‑capacity material issues.

Experience / Background

Education and Professional

• BSc or BA in supply chain management, or any other business or engineering related degree.
• Internships in relevant areas.
• 2+ years logistics, planning or procurement experience for a CPG or retail company.

Knowledge / Experience

• Logistics & Supply Chain.
• Deep understanding of E2E planning process, SAP ERP, MRP. Experience with an Advanced Planning System (APS) would be an advantage.
• Understanding of Lean / Six Sigma / root cause analysis, e.g., 5 why’s.
• Ability to listen to others and link to others ideas.
• Attention to detail and a passion for data accuracy.
• Fluent in English (EU), additional EU CIS languages (such as Russian, French, Dutch or Polish) would be an advantage.
• Negotiating skills would be an advantage.

What Mars can offer to You?

• Stable employment based on an employment contract, without a trial period.
• Competitive salary, supplemented by a business and holiday bonus.
• Shift and night bonuses based on the number of night hours worked per month.
• A clear salary increase system covering all employees.
• Opportunities for professional development and promotion within the company.
• A package of additional benefits, including:
• Retirement plan.
• Life insurance (basic insurance premium) financed by the company.
• Private medical care for you and your family.
• Multisport card on preferential terms.
• Subsidized meals in the canteen (75% discount on all meals).
• A positive and well‑coordinated team of colleagues focused on knowledge and a common goal.
• Employee Support Program.
• Training to prepare for the position offered.
• Schedule established in advance.
• Highest occupational safety standards.
• Free parking.
• Financial bonus for recommending a new employee through the Employee Referral Program.
• Opportunity to purchase company products at preferential prices.
• 2 days of volunteering during working hours.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Engineering

Industries

Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Services, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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