Mars Inc

Manager, Demand

Mars Inc$101K — $139K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 6+ years of progressive experience in a CPG organization.
  • Experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Logistics, Procurement, Manufacturing, Commercial Marketing, or Supply Chain Consulting.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience leading cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Reconcile product management plans with the latest estimates and lead demand gap reconciliation.
  • Support improvement of statistical forecast models and troubleshoot forecast errors.
  • Drive discussions on category supply gaps and lead weekly Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) process.
  • Facilitate monthly category demand reviews and resolve short-term supply and demand imbalances.
  • Connect demand and supply plans to identify risks and opportunities for better business decisions.
  • Establish standard work and drive continuous improvement initiatives in demand planning processes.
  • Coach and develop demand planners, measuring performance through standardized KPIs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align strategic and operational plans.

Benefits

  • Work with diverse and talented associates guided by core principles.
  • Belong to a purpose-driven company focused on building a better future.
  • Receive comprehensive learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University.
  • Enjoy a competitive benefits package, including company bonus, medical and dental benefits, 401k participation, and paid time off.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Manager, Demand

As Manager, Demand, you will play a critical role in shaping demand planning and integrated business planning across the Better For You portfolio. Partnering closely with leaders across Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, R&D, and SDL, you will help connect strategic and operational plans, identify risks and opportunities, and enable data-driven decisions that support sustainable growth. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative, analytical leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys influencing outcomes across a diverse portfolio of brands.
What are we looking for?
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 6+ years of progressive experience within a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) organization.
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Logistics & Distribution, Procurement, Manufacturing, Commercial Marketing/Category Strategy, or Supply Chain Consulting.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate data and insights into actionable business recommendations.
  • Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively across multiple levels of the organization.
  • Proven experience leading cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Experience coaching, developing, and driving performance within teams.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
  • Experience supporting or leading S&OP and/or Integrated Business Planning processes.
  • Experience working within a multi-brand or high-growth business environment.
What will be your key responsibilities?
  • Reconcile plan versus latest estimate for Product Management Review (PMR), consolidate category S&OP information, and lead demand gap reconciliation.
  • Support demand planning teams in improving statistical forecast models and troubleshooting forecast errors.
  • Drive category supply gap discussions and lead the weekly Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) process.
  • Facilitate monthly category demand reviews and resolve short-term supply and demand imbalances.
  • Connect demand, consumption, and supply plans to identify risks and opportunities that support informed business decisions.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and establish standard work across demand planning processes.
  • Coach and develop category demand planners while measuring performance through standardized KPIs.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, R&D, and SDL teams to align strategic and operational business plans.
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.


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.

The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 101,120.00 - USD 139,040.00

About Mars Inc

Mars, Incorporated is an American multinational manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products. It was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Mars operates in six business segments: Petcare, Chocolate, Wrigley, Food, Drinks, and Symbioscience. Some of its most popular brands include M&M's, Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, Skittles, and Pedigree. The company is known for its commitment to sustainability and has set a goal to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 67% by 2050.
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125,000 employees
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Founded
1911

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