Demand Planner - Bars & Sharepacks

**Job Description:** Mars Snacking is a global leader in snacking, backed by over a century of innovation and iconic brand-building. Powered by more than 50,000 Associates and over 80 production facilities globally, our beloved snacks – spanning confectionary, salty, cereal, noodles and frozen foods categories – are enjoyed in more than 180 countries around the world. We are currently seeking a Demand Planner to be based in our Melbourne office to join our high performing Demand Planning team. This is a highly collaborative role, with heavy reliance on planning systems and analytics (BI). Working closely with Sales, Supply Planning, Customer Service, Logistics, and Strategic Demand teams this is a truly cross functional role. **What You’ll Do:** **Own the Forecast** * Using insights from customer plans, market data, inventory & shipment data, generate an optimized forecast comprising baseline and promo volumes. * Share actionable insights when reviewing the forecast, document and report reasons for forecast changes, and highlight associated risks and opportunities * Ensure seasonality and key initiatives are accurately reflected * Collaborating with Supply Planners to ensure that the demand forecast translates correctly into production requirements, so that products are delivered in full & on time to meet customer needs. **Turn Data into Insight** * Bring clarity to forecast vs budget and long-term plans * Act as the go-to expert, confidently telling the story behind the numbers **Partner & Influence** * Collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Supply and customers * Build trust, challenge constructively and drive better outcomes * Be the voice of the factory for relevant technologies in Activity and Customer forums. * Monitor the short term (0-6 week) demand signal, confirming any material order plan movements with customer teams, & escalating to Supply Planning to assess the impact / supportability.   **Drive Improvement** * Simplify processes and focus on what really matters * Use systems and data to work smarter and plan by exception * Step in where needed and contribute beyond your role **What You’ll Bring** * Experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Sales or Marketing operations (FMCG preferred) * Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills * Ability to translate data into insight and action * Confidence to influence and challenge stakeholders * Strong communication skills — you can tell the story behind the numbers * A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement **Why Mars?** At Mars, you’ll work on some of the world’s most loved brands while being part of a business that truly lives its **Five Principles**. * Real ownership and impact from day one * Collaborative, high-performing team environment * Flexible hybrid working * A culture that values curiosity, courage and continuous improvement **Internal applicants:**  Please note that this role has been graded as a **T2** opportunity, be sure to discuss your application with your line manager prior to applying including obtaining their endorsement.