Network Production Planner

Job Description

Segment: Mars Snacking

Contract type: full-time, 12-month contract with the potential for extension

Help create the perfect snack moment for millions of consumers around the world.

At Mars Snacking, we're building a supply chain that is integrated, intelligent, and agile. Behind iconic brands such as M&M'S®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MALTESERS® and EXTRA® is a network of passionate associates working together to ensure the right products are available at the right time, every time.

We're looking for a Network Production Planner who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys solving complex supply chain challenges. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring short-term product availability across our supply network while balancing customer service, freshness, inventory, and cost objectives.

Context

As a Network Production Planner, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining feasible short-term production plans across our network within the 0-12 week Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) horizon.

You will act as a key connector between markets, factories, suppliers, external manufacturers, and logistics partners, proactively managing exceptions, identifying root causes, and driving solutions that improve service and performance across the end-to-end supply chain.

This is an exciting opportunity for a supply chain professional who combines strong analytical capabilities with a collaborative mindset and a passion for continuous improvement.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Maintain accurate production plans within planning systems and communicate them effectively to Factory Schedulers.
• Own short-term finished goods availability for your portfolio across multiple markets, including semi-finished products.
• Manage product deployment across the supply network based on market demand and available inventory.
• Identify and resolve demand-supply imbalances within the 0-12 week planning horizon.
• Lead root cause analysis and drive corrective and preventive actions to address supply chain exceptions.
• Evaluate material-related constraints and collaborate closely with Material Planners to understand impacts on finished goods availability.
• Escalate capacity and material supply risks through the appropriate S&OE and CMOS governance processes.
• Develop and evaluate alternative production scenarios considering demand changes, inventory levels, material availability, shelf life, and network constraints.
• Monitor service level and inventory performance, ensuring optimal replenishment throughout the distribution network.
• Identify opportunities to rebalance inventory across warehouses and locations to maximize customer service and minimize waste.
• Support decision-making around non-performing inventory and inventory optimization initiatives.
• Drive actions related to seasonal peaks, promotional activities, and new product launches.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to improve customer service, inventory, cash flow, and operational costs.
• Lead supply-related Case Fill Rate root cause analysis and preventive action planning.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of production, product, and supply network master data.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Provide planning support and coverage for fellow Network Production Planners when required.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations, Science, Business, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Customer Service, Logistics, or Operations.
• Experience within a global FMCG, Consumer Goods, or Manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of Lean / Six Sigma / root cause analysis, e.g., 5 why’s
• Experience working with ERP systems and Advanced Planning Systems (APS), preferably Kinaxis RapidResponse or E2Open.
• Proficiency in English is required and Dutch language skills are strongly preferred.

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.
• A strong focus on 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.