Execution Planner

The Execution Planner plays an interconnected role with various functions of the business consuming and sharing information back and forth and down the value chain to execute in the 0-4 week (S&OE) timeframe for their item set.

The Execution Planner is responsible for short-term, exception management decisions related to product transfers, order management requests, raw/ packaging material shortages and in rare instances changing the frozen production schedule.

What are we looking for?

• B.S. or BA in supply chain management, science and/or engineering
• 1-3 years of supply chain experience for a global or multi-plant consumer packaged goods company
• Experience with ERP and Advanced Planning Systems (preferably JDA, E2open or RapidResponse)
• Experience in working internationally in a fast paced, reputable global consumer product company organized in a matrix structure

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• Proficient in program management, production execution, material procurement and financial impact analysis
• Ability to create and foster a healthy and mutually beneficial relationship with critical partners
• Demonstrated ability to influence areas not under direct control to achieve objectives and effectively communicate challenging goals and objectives
• Creative problem solving skills with the ability to identify risks and anticipate risks in order to develop mitigation plans
• Demonstrate ability to be consistently reliable, proactive and available to triage supply disruptions and effectively manage time around critical priorities
• Excellent understanding of key contractual arrangements and strong enforcement of operating agreement with key supply partners

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Make short-term, exception management decisions to optimize service, cost and cash
• Lead weekly S&OE feeder meetings and process
• Develop daily deployment plan
• Manage service/ NQC exceptions and risks
• Execute short-term plan by holding weekly MPS meetings with manufacturing sites
• Coordinate needed transfers with logistics team
• Manage raw and packaging material exceptions with suppliers
• Manage obsolescence and aging analysis / tracking
• Develop service communications for the wider business
• Coordinate order management requests with the customer supply chain team
• Coordinate with needed cross-functional partner teams as related to Seasonal and Display fixed quantity processes
• Coordinate with needed cross-functional partner teams as related to Turn, Affiliate, and Innovation processes
• Participate continuous improvement projects and problem solving cards, as it relates to service, cost and cash issues

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded 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.