Job Description

Job Description:

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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 over 80 production facilities globally, our beloved snacks – spanning confectionary, salty, cereal, noodles and frozen foods categories – are enjoyed in more than 180 countries around the world.

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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.

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What You'll Do:

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Own the Forecast

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- Using insights from customer plans, market data, inventory & shipment data, generate an optimized forecast comprising baseline and promo volumes.
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- Share actionable insights when reviewing the forecast, document and report reasons for forecast changes, and highlight associated risks and opportunities
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- Ensure seasonality and key initiatives are accurately reflected
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- 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.
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Turn Data into Insight

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- Bring clarity to forecast vs budget and long-term plans
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- Act as the go-to expert, confidently telling the story behind the numbers
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Partner & Influence





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- Collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Supply and customers
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- Build trust, challenge constructively and drive better outcomes
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- Be the voice of the factory for relevant technologies in Activity and Customer forums.
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- 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.
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Drive Improvement

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- Simplify processes and focus on what really matters
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- Use systems and data to work smarter and plan by exception
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- Step in where needed and contribute beyond your role
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What You'll Bring

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- Experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Sales or Marketing operations (FMCG preferred)
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- Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills
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- Ability to translate data into insight and action
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- Confidence to influence and challenge stakeholders
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- Strong communication skills — you can tell the story behind the numbers
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- A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
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Why Mars?

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- Real ownership and impact from day one
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- Cooperative, high-performing team environment
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- Flexible hybrid working
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- A culture that values curiosity, courage and continuous improvement
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Internal applicants: Please note that this role has been graded as a T2 opportunity, be sure to discuss your application with your line manager

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prior to applying including obtaining their endorsement.

📌 Demand Planner - Bars & Sharepacks (Victoria)
🏢 Mars UK
📍 Victoria