The CPFR (Collaborative Planning Forecasting & Replenishment) Analyst is a critical support role to ensure on-shelf in-stock excellence of Mars products, thereby providing our consumers with the ultimate enjoyment of our products. The CPFR Analyst is the primary point of contact for the retailer replenishment team at top customers. This role is critical to developing a high-quality relationship with our customer and plays a vital internal role supporting sales growth and driving operational efficiencies while working collaboratively with the Customer, Sales, Demand and Supply Planning. The success of the CPFR Analyst is measured by on-shelf availability (in-stocks), customer case fill, improvements to the multi-Enterprise demand signal (MDS) operational forecast, and Forecast value add (FVA) in partnership with End-to-End Planning teams, the internal Customer Supply chain team, and the customer.
What are we looking for? Minimum
Bachelor degree, preferably in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or related field.
Knowledge/Experience: 1-3 years of business experience in supply and/or supply chain operations including customer facing experience.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel skills
Understanding of systems, including SAP or similar and Data Reporting (Tableau, SAP, Power BI, BW, etc.)
Ability to travel (up to 20%) as required
Preferred
Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or related field.
3-5 years of business experience n supply and/or supply chain operations including customer facing experience.
Advanced technical skills: (SAP, Microsoft Excel, Tableau, Smartsheet, Power BI, etc.)
What will be your key responsibilities?
Develops strong collaborative relationships at all levels of the customer's supply chain, as well as with Mars Sales, Demand and Supply Planning and Customer Supply chain teams.
Improves retailer demand signal & Mars Multi-Enterprise demand signal (MDS) operational forecast:
Analyze retailer data for item master & location changes and ensures appropriate changes made in data
Analyze retailer POS data for +/- vs. forecast and history for changes
Responsible for improving and supporting retailer event planning and execution in collaboration with Demand & Supply planning. Events include new items, new stores, discontinuations, promotions, displays, etc.
Owns and manages customer specific Service as Measured by Customer (SAMBC) metrics and provides proactive communication and action plans to mitigate service risk.
Track Customer Forecast Accuracy/Bias and communicate to stakeholders and influence changes with customer based on actual demand / supply.
Track Item/Category seasonal profiles and collaborate with customer
Track Events forecasted / non forecasted & actual performance
Develops analysis and scorecards for communication to the customer and key cross-functional teams to improve overall supply chain compliance and effectiveness. Leads collaboration meetings with internal/external customers in order to identify opportunities to maximize profit and minimize costs.
Demonstrates action-oriented problem-solving mindset utilizing the voice of the customer through operating reviews including CPFR Weekly Operating Review (WOR)
Works collaboratively with cross functional teams to identify and analyze root cause and ensure resolution plans are executed as agreed to drive supply chain excellence & improved KPIs.
Leads customer impact analysis and resolution during periods of supply constraints.
What can you expect from Mars?
Work with over 130,000 like-minded 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.
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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.
