Material Planning Lead

3 weeks ago


Slough, Slough, United Kingdom Mars (New) Full time

We are seeking an experienced Material Planning Lead to join our team at Mars (New). This key role will support the Material Planning team and lead the team on a continuous improvement journey. With a strong focus on commercial, supplier quality assurance, suppliers, warehouses, schedulers, logistics, quality & food safety, finance, and other stakeholders, this individual will be responsible for process & system improvements as a system super user or project manager in close collaboration with the Centre of Excellence and Supply Chain Development.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in supply chain management or a related field, along with several years of experience in material planning, inventory management, or supply chain roles. Logistics & Supply Chain experience with ERP systems like SAP or Kinaxis is required, and knowledge of Advanced Planning Systems (APS) would be an advantage.

This position requires a strong understanding of Lean / Six Sigma and root cause analysis, as well as affinity for state-of-the-art digital solutions. The successful candidate will have attention to detail and a passion for data accuracy, with fluency in English and additional European languages (such as French, Dutch, or Polish) being advantageous.

As a first-level support and initiator of system-related changes or functional expert for team-specific tools/solutions, serving as a first point of contact for users experiencing system-related issues, the Material Planning Lead will assist in defining, monitoring, and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) for the team. They will train new and existing users on system functionalities, workflow, and updates, input into a range of projects as a key stakeholder representing material planning, and facilitate key team meetings including performance reviews, training, and upskilling.

This role will drive key initiatives in improving and harmonizing working methods, both within process definition and testing, and support change in our supplier landscape, processes, and strategies to drive mid/long-term improvements in line with our business strategy. As a coordinator of continuous improvement within the team, they will collaborate with multiple stakeholders within planning to ensure material planning processes are fit for purpose to deliver business goals.

Salary Range: The estimated annual salary for this role is between $85,000 and $110,000, depending on experience and qualifications.



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