Demand Planner - 12 Month Contract

About the position

Own the forecasting process across our Snacking portfolio
Mars New Zealand is home to market leading brands such as PEDIGREE® MARS®, SNICKERS®, WHISKAS®, ECLIPSE®
12 Month contract based onsite Ellerslie | Hybrid Working + free onsite parking & close to public transport
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales, we’re passionate about our people and looking to recruit our next Demand Planner.
You’ll own the forecasting process across our Snacking and Food portfolio.
This is a highly visible role where you’ll partner across Sales, Marketing and Supply to shape one aligned plan — and directly impact service, cost and performance.

Responsibilities
• Own the Forecast
• Build and align forecasts with Sales and Marketing to land one clear number
• Translate plans into actionable insights, highlighting risks and opportunities
• Ensure seasonality and key initiatives are accurately reflected
• Turn Data into Insight
• Bring clarity to forecast vs budget and long-term plans
• Act as the go-to expert, confidently telling the story behind the numbers
• Partner & Influence
• Collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Supply and customers
• Build trust, challenge constructively and drive better outcomes
• Drive Improvement
• Simplify processes and focus on what really matters
• Use systems and data to work smarter and plan by exception
• Step in where needed and contribute beyond your role

Requirements
• Experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Sales or Marketing operations (FMCG preferred)
• Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills
• Ability to translate data into insight and action
• Confidence to influence and challenge stakeholders
• Strong communication skills — you can tell the story behind the numbers
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Benefits
• Flexible hybrid working
• A culture that values curiosity, courage and continuous improvement
• free onsite parking & close to public transport