A mutually rewarding experience.

Work. Realize your ambitions. And realize there’s more to being in business than just making a profit. That’s the Mars philosophy. And the opportunity we offer every one of our Associates. An opportunity to take what you do and make it mean more for you, for those around you and for the planet.  What you get here is challenging, interesting work. You get the tools you need to do a great job and you get to have the best possible people on your side to help you do it. And at the same time as getting to find ways to do business better today than we did it yesterday and driving a great career, you also get to build a more enlightened business and drive sustainability.

Because it’s never just about a single person, a single project or a single brand. It’s about how you can grab everything that’s within your reach here and use it to pursue mutual, long-term gain. It’s about having ideas. And ideals. Being prepared to risk failure because the promise of success means we’ll all be a little better off. It’s that mix of integrity and ambition that makes Mars such a special place to work. And why working here is always about more than just a job.

About Mars, Incorporated 

Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN’S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.

 

Job Purpose/Overview:

The Supply Chain Analyst (Contractor) will be responsible for supporting the Supply Chain team with the execution of the Market Distribution Plan. This will involve analysis of available inventory, calculating available to promise, communication with customers, order processing and reporting.

 

This position is for a six-month contract. The shift assignment will be fixed 8 hour day shifts M-F.

 

Key Responsibilities:

•    Inventory Analysis
•    Calculation of Available to Promise (ATP)
•    Calculation of recommended order quantities for VMI customers
•    Entering orders in Navision
•    Reporting on Market & Royal Canin Inventory Positions
The role requires strong analytical skills, ability to on the fly & MS Excel knowledge. Knowledge of ERP systems is a plus.
 

Context and Scope:

This role operates in close collaboration with the Market Planning and CPFR (Customer Planning Forecasting and Replenishment), Customers and Finance.  
Market Planning:
•    Scanning daily inventory availability 
•    Calculation of Available to Promise
•    Allocation of volume by customer
CPFR:
•    Communicating with customers on order and availability information
•    Calculating recommended orders for VMI customers
•    Entering orders in Navision
•    Reconciliation of pipeline inventory
•    Creating custom reports as needed

Other:
Adhere to applicable Quality and Food Safety Policies and Quality Management System requirements to ensure compliance to MARS standards.
Demonstrate a quality culture in actions, words and spirit
Other duties as assigned
 
Key Lateral Responsibilities:
Supply Chain (Operations, Customer Care, Commercial)
Supply, R&D, S&F, Quality
Sales & Marketing
Activity Management and executional functions 
 

Education & Professional Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree (or close to graduation)

 

Knowledge & Experience:

Excel and spreadsheet skills
ERP knowledge/ skills are a plus
 

 

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.