Integrated Supply Planner - Woolworths

Here at Mars Pet Nutrition Australia (MPNA) we have a brilliant opportunity for an Integrated Supply Planner (ISP) to join our well established and collaborative Supply Chain team. This role will be based out of the Woolworths Office (hybrid working) in Sydney.

As the ISP for Woolworths you will gain a rare insight into the customer supply chain and cover the entire MPNA portfolio into the customers Nationwide DCs in such a way as to maximise availability, predictability, service, and efficiency whilst minimising cost.  

What would be your key responsibilities? 

• Partner with Woolworths and Mars to ensure that orders and replenishment are supplied in full in line with targets and if not, work with relevant MPNA Sales and Supply associates to understand root causes (and provide Woolworths with OBSL service projections as necessary).

• Complete daily ordering requirements as per Woolworths’ system demand, in line with Mars’ truck utilisation and pallet configuration agreements.

• Partner with logistics teams to complete time sensitive daily operational reports each morning (including unsupplied cartons, delivery misses).

• Work closely with the Woolworths National Account Managers on event planning throughout the year.

• Monitor stock age profile and warehouse turns to minimise write off and optimise DC ranging where appropriate.

• Manage range review deletions and new lines minimising waste and maximising speed to market.

• Assist with the alignment of all aspects of the Forecast between MPNA and the Customer i.e., NPD, Deletions.

What are we looking for?

• Candidates with a natural flair and passion for building strong relationships.

• Strong customer focus with the ability to balance business needs for both Mars and Woolworths.

• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft systems and experience in Enterprise Planning software is essential.

• Awarded #4 (over 1000 employees category) in the 2020 Best Places to Work study by Great Place to Work Australia.

• NZ – Certified as a great workplace by the Great Place to Work® Institute.

• Genuine focus on your development with access to world class training.

• Global health and wellbeing program to support work-life balance.

• Opportunity to make a difference with our volunteer and ambassador programs.

About us:

What do MARS®, SNICKERS®, EXTRA®, ECLIPSE®, PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, DOLMIO®, MASTERFOODS ® and ROYAL CANIN® have in common? They’re all made by Mars. We’re a family-owned, principle led business that’s been making products for people (and the pets they love) for more than 100 years. Together, our 125,000+ Associates around the world are empowered to take action every day towards the world we want tomorrow. Because we know, the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today.

For more information visit careers.mars.com

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.  

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.