Job Description

Demand Planning Manager – Mars Wrigley

The Demand Manager is responsible for the management of the National Sales forecasting process for the Confection business. This includes:

• Focus both short-term (next 12 weeks) and long-term (YE+1 & YE+2) time horizons
• Responsibility for period end demand related reporting and inputs into S&OP process.
• Lead period Key Account Review meetings, partnering with Sales and Finance..
• Identify areas of Risk and Opportunity to the demand forecast
• Lead S&OP Step 2 (DMR) for the Confection Business.

What are we looking for?

• University Degree (preferably Business) and fin. Designation preferred (inc. MBA)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills (mathematical aptitude and information filtering)
• Strong computer skills (Excel modelling, Power Point presentations) & ability to understand and adapt to in-house finance/forecast systems
• Business Planning
• Demand Forecasting experience preferred

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Develop a forecast based upon the review and analysis of market conditions, sales and marketing programs and other quantifiable activities. Formally present analysis supporting the forecast and/or recommended changes
• Translate the Sales Team and Marketing Team activity sets into an operational sales forecast by sku, by customer and by period.
• Creating a robust bottom up build of account level forecast (in Volume) to YE.
• Create a robust top down forecast at market Level for YE+1 & YE+2
• Support the supply team in Daily Home team meetings.
• Decision maker on product allocation by customer if conflicts exist.
• Lead / Participate in Root Cause Analysis wrt service issues, specifically where forecast is a contributor.
• Validate the periodized product forecast on a weekly basis with specific emphasis on the “12-week forecast” agreed to at the Account Review Meeting.
• Measure and drive improvements in Sales forecast accuracy (SFA) and the Demand Planning Process.
• Special Projects as required
• On the job training and development
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned

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.