Material Planning Key User

Job Description:Material Planning Key UserThe Material Planning Key User will be responsible for capability enhancement of Material Planners executing the regional Raw & Packaging Material planning processes. As a passionate and skilled professional bringing in-depth expert functional knowledge and best practices, they will focus on developing and deploying material planning training content while actively coaching associates on best-in-class processes to maintain material supply sufficiency and cost/cash optimization over the short-term planning horizon.What are we looking for?Bachelors degree required, Supply Chain preferred3+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning (Materials preferred)Experience working in CPG or FMPG preferredExperience with SAP requiredExperience with Advanced Planning Systems preferredWhat will be your key responsibilities?Capability enhancement for material supply continuity and sufficiency to manufacturing sites:Understands with Expert proficiency and can share / teach best-in-class material planning processes, capabilities, and technology execution stepsLead hands-on training & support throughout material planning capability-building via execution of essential foundations and target operating modelConsult on operational aspects of how we bring to life a best-in-class material planning target operating model of the futureDeliver validated work processes, training documentation, and tech solutions for the material planning target operating modelConsult on capability upskilling program design and sufficiencyActive coaching on process & systems usageEscalation point for Material Planners to support on how processes & systems are to be used day-to-day operationServe as initial point of contact for end users encountering system issues related to material planningActively support and in some cases operate the full desks in coverage of Material PlannersWhat can you expect from Mars?Work with over 140,000 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.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.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.