Job Description:Job Opportunity: Supply Planning Manager Location: Castle Cary (Preferred), Slough, Paddington, Waltham
Job Type: Permanent
Reports to: S&OP+ & Planning Lead Travel: Castle Cary every 2 weeks (If not based locally) and Copenhagen once per quarter.

Are you ready to take ownership of supply planning and lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment? We are seeking a capable and confident Supply Planning Manager to join our team and drive operational excellence within our supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of 5 Supply Planners located across the UK and our Nordic hub in Copenhagen.
• Own the Supply Plan: Take full ownership of the end-to-end supply plan for our 700+ products, managing the flow of finished goods from our European factories to ensure optimal availability for our customers.
• Drive the S&OP+ Process: Facilitate the monthly Supply Review (SMR) as a key leader in our S&OP+ process. You will collaborate across functions to manage constraints, communicate risks, and ensure business alignment.
• Build strong relationships with top customers and internal stakeholders, including Supply Chain Directors, Logistics Managers, Customer Service Managers, Sales Teams, and Marketing Teams.
• Champion Improvement: Challenge the status quo by driving continuous improvement in our planning processes and systems, leveraging tools like Futur Master and Power BI to make us more efficient and effective.

About you

• An Experienced Leader: You have a proven track record of managing and developing a team within a fast-paced supply chain environment.
• Proactive Problem-Solver: You are a creative and analytical thinker who can solve challenges and drive change.
• Functional Expertise: You have deep functional knowledge of supply planning and are skilled at influencing cross-functional teams.
• A Natural Collaborator: You are a team player with excellent communication skills, capable of building strong relationships.
• Technical Skills: Experienced user of core Supply & Demand planning system e.g. (Futur Master, SAP, OMP). Excellent Microsoft Office & Excel experience.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
• Mindset: Self-starter who can hit the ground running without extensive hand-holding.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with 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 a company bonus.

Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here.