Demand Planner - Bars & Sharepacks

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 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.

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
• Flexible 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.