Job Description:

The Network Capacity Planner is a leading role in the integrated, intelligent and agile Mars Wrigley supply chain organization, focusing on the S&OP+ horizon. The Network Capacity Planner is accountable for the Long-Term Capacity management and Regional FG Inventory Performance within the network. The planner is responsible for balancing demand and supply through the creation of the consensus supply plan as well as proactively creating and analyzing different scenarios in real time against a defined scorecard including NSV and volume.

You could position the role as a mix between industrial engineering and supply chain planning. It includes topics such as: 1) setting-up a strategy to balance utilization across production lines that can make the same product, 2) making a plan how to manage next year summer’s labor restrictions, 3) calculating the right production frequency by balancing market and factory costs, 4) escalate mid-term risks for the production lines to senior leadership and liaise with industrial engineers, sites and finance for solutions, 5) participate in projects to apply new digital capabilities in network planning.

The above topics should give an idea about the scope of the role.  Short term (0-3 months) planning tasks are not in the role, they are covered by the Network Production Planner.

What are we looking for?

BSc or BA in supply chain management, science and/or engineering. Master or advanced degree (sciences or business) preferred5-8 years of supply chain management and planning experience for a global or multi-plant CPG/FMCG companyExperience with ERP and Advanced Planning Systems (APS) (preferably E2Open or Kinaxis Rapid Response)Good understanding of manufacturing and logistics processesAbility to present complex analysis in understandable forms to business stakeholdersUnderstanding of Lean / Six Sigma / root cause analysis, e.g., 5 why’sAbility to listen to others and link to others’ ideasAttention to detail and a passion for data accuracyStrong communication skills with excellent knowledge of English (Fluent in English)Strong analytical skills

What will be your key responsibilities?

Own the assessment of supply mid-term capacity vs demand (4-36 months horizon), flagging any exceptions, driving solutions and decision making to close the gap. Engages Industrial engineering if capacity gaps require escalationEnsure sufficient capacity within the network, including inputs into Warehouse and Transportation capacity planning process owned by respective functionsOwn, set and manage replenishment strategy and define associated network parameters for each product within their portfolio (inc. semi-finished) across all nodes in the network in line with the inventory policy. Conduct regular parameters auditsReview the net result of the parameter driven plan and create the consensus supply plan, balancing FG inventory and capacity with the objective to meet demand on-time and in fullEnsure production & logistics performance (e.g., lead times, planning rates) are challenged and correctly reflected in the planning system to meet inventory targetsInitiate scenario planning and course corrects in collaboration with market collaboration leads, Industrial engineering and activity management considering all constraints (e.g., expiry, allocation, source switches, etc..) to optimize the plan on service, cash and costsExecute allocations in case of supply constraint (affecting more than one market) in collaboration with the Network Production Planner (0-3 months) for mid-term capacity issuesOwn definition and updates of FG inventory targets and inventory policyMonitor service level and inventory exceptions to ensure that the parameters are correctly set to hit all pre-defined targetsReview supply and inventory performance metrics, inventory outlook projection, identify gaps vs targets & improvement opportunities and liaise with relevant stakeholders to execute improvement action plans. Drive supply network improvements in cash, cost and customer service resultsOwn FG inventory health analysis, root causing and drive decisions about Non-Performing Inventory within the networkProvide relevant inputs on FG inventory parameters and inventory levels for activity management / seasonal activities / new product launches from network planning point of viewPartner with Commercial and IE teams to provide insights on solving constraints in SCMR processProvide relevant information and report for the (local) S&OP+ meetings regarding supply vs demand (capacity) sufficiency and FG inventory performanceDrive Continuous Improvement (CI)I via daily/weekly/monthly work processesOwn personal capability growth to meet expected levels as defined for this roleProvide back-up (vacation, training, illness, etc.) for other Network Capacity Planners

What can you expect from Mars?

Work with over 140,000 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.

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.