Mars

Demand Planner

Mars

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Aimargues • France

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About the role

  • Co-develop the business plan with Sales and Marketing teams
  • Engage with Sales and Marketing to understand drivers behind demand forecasts
  • Coordinate cross-functionally to reconcile significant variances and update forecast models to reflect revised Sales and Marketing assumptions
  • Use a collaborative, consensus-driven approach with Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain to ensure forecasts use current and accurate information
  • Challenge inputs when necessary
  • Align product launches and promotions with Sales and Marketing teams
  • Develop scenario simulations with demand stakeholders to test assumptions and propose alternative plan variants for approval
  • Update the demand planning tool to reflect DMR discussions and approved forecasts
  • Capture risks and opportunities related to forecasts
  • Measure and analyze Demand Planning KPIs (e.g., SFA and bias) to identify gaps and recommend corrective actions
  • Own and maintain demand planning tools (FuturMaster, Excel, Power BI)
  • Define and maintain FuturMaster master data
  • Cleanse historical sales peaks and troughs to reflect future sales trends using statistical methods
  • Capture demand drivers, build statistical forecasting models and evaluate forecast accuracy
  • Anticipate potential medium-term events and manage required changes to system parameters (e.g., route-to-market changes, regulatory changes, portfolio evolution)
  • Maintain a 24-month forecasting horizon using the latest available assumptions
  • Serve as a key user of planning tools
  • Drive continuous improvement of processes and KPIs
  • Safeguard service levels in coordination with supply teams
  • Identify and resolve discrepancies or issues that impact supply planning
  • Monitor out-of-stock situations and proactively address risks from demand-supply imbalances
  • Collaborate with logistics and manufacturing to provide visibility on demand activities

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Demand Planning/Forecasting, ideally within FMCG
  • Familiarity with S&OP processes
  • Fluent in French and English
  • Experience with FuturMaster or similar demand planning software
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills with advanced Excel and Power BI capabilities
  • Proven ability to deliver effective presentations using qualitative and quantitative data to influence leadership and support decision-making
Benefits
  • Strong focus on learning and development from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University
  • Competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
demand planningforecastingstatistical forecasting modelsquantitative analysisdata analysispresentation skillsS&OP processesKPI measurementrisk managementsupply chain management
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvinginfluencingcontinuous improvementcross-functional coordinationanalytical thinkingadaptabilityleadershipconsensus-building
Certifications
Master’s degree in BusinessMaster’s degree in EngineeringMaster’s degree in Supply Chain