Job Description:
Mars Snacking is a global leader in snacking, backed by over a century of innovation and iconic brand-building.
Powered by more than 50,000 Associates and over80 production facilities globally, our beloved snacks – spanning confectionary, salty, cereal, noodlesand frozen foods categories –are enjoyed in more than180 countries around the world.
We are currently seeking a Demand Planner to be based in our Melbourne office to join our high performing Demand Planning team.
This is a highly collaborative role, with heavy reliance on planning systems and analytics (BI).
Working closely with Sales, Supply Planning, Customer Service, Logistics, and Strategic Demand teams this is a truly cross functional role.
What You'll Do:
Own the Forecast
Using insights from customer plans, market data, inventory & shipment data, generate an optimized forecast comprising baseline and promo volumes.
Share actionable insights when reviewing the forecast, document and report reasons for forecast changes, and highlight associated risks and opportunities
Ensure seasonality and key initiatives are accurately reflected
Collaborating with Supply Planners to ensure that the demand forecast translates correctly into production requirements, so that products are delivered in full & on time to meet customer needs.
Turn Data into Insight
Bring clarity to forecast vs budget and long-term plans
Act as the go-to expert, confidently telling the story behind the numbers
Partner & Influence
Collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Supply and customers




Build trust, challenge constructively and drive better outcomes
Be the voice of the factory for relevant technologies in Activity and Customer forums.
Monitor the short term (0-6 week) demand signal, confirming any material order plan movements with customer teams, & escalating to Supply Planning to assess the impact / supportability.
Drive Improvement
Simplify processes and focus on what really matters
Use systems and data to work smarter and plan by exception
Step in where needed and contribute beyond your role
What You'll Bring
Experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Sales or Marketing operations (FMCG preferred)
Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills
Ability to translate data into insight and action
Confidence to influence and challenge stakeholders
Strong communication skills — you can tell the story behind the numbers
A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
Why Mars?
At Mars, you'll work on some of the world's most loved brands while being part of a business that truly lives its
Five Principles
.
Real ownership and impact from day one
Collaborative, high-performing team environment
Adaptable hybrid working
A culture that values curiosity, courage and continuous improvement
Internal applicants:
Please note that this role has been graded as a
T2
opportunity, be sure to discuss your application with your line manager
prior to applying including obtaining their endorsement.
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