Job Description: Here at Mars Pet Nutrition, we have an exciting opportunity for a Customer Vendor Replenishment Planner to join our well-established and collaborative Supply Chain team.
This role will be based out of the Mars Melbourne Office (hybrid working) as well as the Coles Customer head office in Melbourne (Glen Iris).As the Customer Vendor Replenishment Planner for Coles, you will gain a rare insight into the customer supply chain and cover the entire Pet Nutrition portfolio into the customers Nationwide DCs in such a way as to maximise availability, predictability, service, and efficiency whilst minimising cost.
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 Coles.Strong analytical and reporting skills.Advanced knowledge of Microsoft systems and experience in Enterprise Planning software is essential.Experience in Supply Chain/customer order management; FMCG experience is preferred.Strong stakeholder management to build relationships and solve problems.What will be your key responsibilities?Partner with Coles and Mars to ensure that orders and replenishment are supplied in full in line with targets and if not, work with relevant Pet Nutrition Sales and Supply associates to understand root causes (and provide Coles with DIFOT projections as necessary).Complete daily ordering requirements as per Coles' 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 Coles 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 Pet Nutrition and the Customer i.e.
NDP, Deletions.What can you expect from Mars?Genuine career progression with a focus on you and your career goals.
Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.Global health and wellbeing program to support flexibility and work-life balance.Opportunity to make a difference with our volunteer and ambassador programs.Be part of a company that is contributing to making the world a better place today and every day through our sustainable generation plan.A culture that offers collaboration, leadership and rewards you for the role you play within Mars.At Mars Petcare, have a real impact on creating a better world for pets, a world where they're healthy, happy and welcome.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.
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