Execution Planner

**Job Description:**Job Description**Supply Planner T****1****-II****Hackettstown, NJ**The Execution Planner plays an interconnected role with various functions of the business consuming and sharing information back and forth down the value chain within the S&OE timeframe for their item set. Responsible for near-term decisions related to product transfers, production prioritizations, order management requests, raw/packaging material shortages, age/freshness management, and managing the frozen production schedule. The Execution Planner also drives continuous improvement initiatives raised through S&OE meeting structure by utilizing exception management, performance trends and problem-solving skills.Minimum* B.S. or BA in supply chain management, science and/or engineering* 1-3 years of supply chain experience for a global or multi-plant consumer packaged goods company* Experience with ERP and Advanced Planning Systems (preferably JDA, E2open or RapidResponse)* Experience in working internationally in a fast paced, reputable global consumer product company organized in a matrix structure* Demonstrated ability to influence areas not under direct control to achieve objectives and effectively communicate challenging goals and objectives* Demonstrate ability to be consistently reliable, proactive and available to triage supply disruptions and effectively manage time around critical priorities * Up to 20% travelPreferred* Proficient in program management, production execution, material procurement and financial impact analysis**What will*** Make short-term, exception management decisions to optimize service, cost and cash* Lead weekly S&OE feeder meetings and process* Drive/support continuous improvement projects and problem-solving cards, as it relates to service, cost and cash issues* Leverage cognitive automation Rebalancing tool to manage current inventories across 6 warehouse network* Develop/execute action plans to mitigate customer service and NQC risks* Execute short-term plan by facilitating weekly MPS meetings with manufacturing sites* Proactively manage obsolescence and aging through analysis, tracking and freshness waivers* Provide weekly service risks and expected recovery communications for the wider business* Coordinate order management requests with the customer supply chain team* Coordinate with needed cross-functional partner teams as related to Seasonal and Display fixed quantity processes* Coordinate with needed cross-functional partner teams as related to Turn, Affiliate, and Innovation processes* 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.* 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.Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting#LI-Hybrid#LI-AS2 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06