External Manufacturing Analyst chez Mars

Job Description:

External Manufacturing Analyst

Hackettstown, NJ - Multiple Opportunities

External Manufacturing - B4

The External Manufacturing Analyst utilizes Mars systems (ie – SAP, Rapid Response, Sharepoint) to interpret and analyze data to maintain a healthy supply chain for the MW External Manufacturing network.  When supply chain challenges or customer service risks present themselves, this role will collaborate with SC Functional Teams (Planning, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, COM Sourcing, Buying Ops, Finance, etc) to facilitate resolution.  Partnering with the External Manufacturing Manager and Supply Planning teams (Network Planners and Execution Planners), the Analyst is the primary point of contact between Mars and 3rd party Comanufacturing and Copacking vendors and the rest of the MW Supply Chain organization. 

What are we looking for?

Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, finance, management, supply chain or related field AND/OR 3 + years in supply chain or manufacturing experience.
• 1 + years of experience in supply chain or manufacturing experience.
• High level of demonstrated computer end-user skills; i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams
• Proficiency of SAP and/or Rapid Response
• Concise communication and leadership skills
• Comfort facilitating ‘remote’ meetings and reporting results to senior management and site leaders
• Experience in material scheduling experience (scheduling/planning, procurement operations, etc.)

Preferred

• Analytical Mindset

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Review Production Plan in Rapid Response and align with Supply Planning on ‘schedule handoff’ to the site, negotiate/commit Production Schedule with site

• Manage SAP Production PO and update to reflect current schedule; monitor proper PO closure

• Proactively identify potential inbound supply issues; resolve with Supply Planning, EMM and EM site while managing customer service impacts

• Actively contribute to FMOS (Factory Mars Operating System) touch points daily.

• Monitor differences between the committed schedules and the actual production (Schedule Adherence) to identify/mitigate risks to customer service

• Manage on-site inventory in SAP by executing established inventory and financial controls (physical audits, cycle counts, System-to-System reconciliations)

• Support new item and new production location startups, provide inputs into Item Workflow process.

• Ensures timely SAP transactions by site resources: inbound material receipt, production posting, outbound shipment

• Ensure all production and raws/packs suppliers paid on-time by managing Account Payable through CORA

• Drive process enhancements, either through new systems, additional functionality, or procedure changes that will increase business effectiveness. “COGS”

• Displays a high degree of initiative and participation within the area towards meeting the area objectives.

What can you expect from Mars?

• 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.

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The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.