Here at Mars Food Australia we have an exciting opportunity for a Vendor Replenishment Planner to join our well established and collaborative Supply Chain team. This role will be based out of our Melbourne Head Office (hybrid working) as well as the Coles Customer head office in Melbourne.

As the VRP for Coles you will gain a rare insight into the customer supply chain and cover the entire Mars Food portfolio into the customers Nationwide DC's in such a way as to maximise availability, predictability, service and efficiency whilst minimising cost.

What are we looking for?

• A natural flair and passion for building strong relationships
• Strong customer focus with the ability to balance business needs for both Mars and Coles
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft systems and experience in Enterprise Planning software is essential

Success in this role will be underpinned by strong internal stakeholder management, supplier and customer relationships and exceptional problem-solving skills. Help drive a collaborative and mutual relationships between Mars and the customer through professional engagement and interactions.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Partner with Coles and Mars to ensure that orders and replenishment are supplied in full in line with targets and if not, work with relevant MFA Sales and Supply associates to understand root causes (and provide Coles with DIFOT projections as necessary)
• Complete daily ordering requirements as per Coles' system demand, in line with Mars' truck utilisation and pallet configuration agreements
• Partner with logistics teams to complete time sensitive daily operational reports each morning (including unsupplied cartons, delivery misses)
• Work closely with the Coles National Account Managers on event planning throughout the year
• Monitor stock age profile and warehouse turns to minimise write off and optimise DC ranging where appropriate
• Manage range review deletions and new lines minimising waste and maximising speed to market
• Assist with the alignment of all aspects of the Forecast between MFA and the Customer. ie. NPD Deletions.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Genuine career progression with a focus on you and your career goals. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University
• Global health and wellbeing program to support flexibility and work-life balance
• Opportunity to make a difference with our volunteer and ambassador programs
• Be part of a company that is contributing to making the world a better place today and every day through our sustainable generation plan
• A culture that offers collaboration, leadership and rewards you for the role you play within Mars.
• At Mars Food, work in an environment that contributes to people eating a healthy, tasty, affordable, convenient and sustainably sourced meals.

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.