Production Scheduling Planner
Posted 11 hours 4 minutes ago by ENGINEERINGUK
Location: Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Salary: £36,700-£41,300 dependent on experience
Hours: 37.5 hours, Mon - Fri
Contract: Fixed term contract - 12 Months
Job Description:Here at Mars, we have an exciting opportunity for a Production Scheduling Planner to join our team. The role involves managing stock levels, optimizing line utilization, ensuring consistent production performance, and fulfilling customer orders. This includes managing physical stock, conversions, and packaging elements.
What are we looking for?- Supply Chain experience in manufacturing, including inventory management or materials planning
- Experience with performance metrics such as Volume Compliance, OTIF, etc.
- Project Management experience
- Knowledge of planning systems
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- SAP, Mapp, or other supply planning applications (desirable)
- FMCG experience (desirable)
- Ensure adequate stock levels for customer orders
- Build and maintain customer relationships, solve inventory issues, and provide analytical data
- Manage inventory reporting
- Track KPI performance and identify improvements
- Work with over 130,000 diverse associates guided by The Five Principles
- Purpose-driven company committed to building a better tomorrow
- Learning and development support, including Mars University
- Competitive salary and benefits, including bonus
About Mars: Mars is a family-owned business with over $35 billion in sales, producing well-loved brands like M&M's, SNICKERS, TWIX, and more. We also care for pets through various nutrition and health businesses. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in over 80 countries.
Mars is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities.