Pet Nutrition Europe Demand Planning Functional Lead

Based at any Pet Nutrition Factory or Office Site in Europe.

The Pet Nutrition Europe Demand Planning Functional Lead is a pivotal transformation role. In this position, you will establish, standardise, and deploy our target operating model for demand planning processes across the region. You will collaborate with global teams and cross-functional stakeholders to design future ways of working and drive the change with our Associates to achieve sustained adoption.

What will be your key responsibilities?

· Process & Operating Model Design: Define, document, and align standardised Target Operating Model (TOM) processes for Demand Planning across Europe (including L1–L5 processes, ways of working, SIPOC & RACI frameworks, system work instructions, and KPIs).

· Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure end-to-end integration, alignment on regional ways of working, and the delivery of best-in-class process design.

· Change Management: Embed robust change management principles throughout the transformation program to secure broad stakeholder buy-in, minimise disruption, and accelerate organisational adoption.

· Capability & Training: Define the functional learning journey and deliver targeted training programs for Associates and leadership to build long-term planning proficiency

· Stakeholder Engagement: Proactively engage, update, and manage stakeholders across all levels of the regional organization to maintain alignment and buy-in.

· Technology & Analytics Integration: Translate business needs into clear functional requirements for technology and analytics tools. This includes managing interim solutions to bridge legacy planning systems and shaping future system harmonisation roadmaps.

· Strategic Roadmapping: Provide strategic guidance on the technology implementation roadmap, prioritizing developments based on business impact and readiness.

What are we looking for?

• Supply chain leadership experience, with deep expertise in end-to-end planning processes within the FMCG sector.

• Functional Expertise: Operational experience in Demand Planning, S&OE, and S&OP.

• Systems Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of planning systems; hands-on experience with Kinaxis RapidResponse and Blue Yonder

• Demand planning: highly desired, alongside a proven track record of managing system transitions.

• Change Leadership: Proven track record of delivering planning transformations, establishing best practices, driving successful adoption, and building regional capabilities.

• Stakeholder management: Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams across multiple levels and geographies.

• Communication: Ability to communicate comfortably and build trust with senior stakeholders, generating organizational enthusiasm behind transformation.

• Language: Fluent in English with excellent written and oral communication skills.

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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