Mars · 6 hours ago
Sr CPFR Analyst
Mars is a purpose-driven company striving to build a better world. The Senior CPFR Analyst is responsible for utilizing advanced planning and forecasting techniques to enhance inventory management and drive sales for Mars Petcare at Walmart, while collaborating with various teams to improve overall supply chain processes.
ConfectioneryConsumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Primary point of contact for Walmart Replenishment Team regarding Inventory Planning, Forecast and Replenishment functions
Develops strong collaborative relationships with Walmart Replenishment team and Mars Sales, Operations, Demand and Supply Planning teams
Lead the investigation and understanding of end-to-end Supply Chain processes with Walmart and identify continuous improvement and value creation opportunities
Leverage Walmart’s Retail Link/Scintilla data and Mars internal data to prepare and present recommendations that improve Instock, drive sales, forecast accuracy and right-size inventory
Use POS history, POS forecast, Inventory DOS targets, and Store/DC Inventory position to anticipate Mars monthly shipment volume
Collaborate with Sales and Planning to integrate these insights into the business plan
Owns and reports customer specific service metrics and provides proactive communication and action plans to mitigate service risk
Recognized as the senior analyst for the CPFR team, leading critical projects and contributing expertise to strengthen overall team performance. Embraces and lives the Mars culture by leading with The Five Principles
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, business, or other related fields
2-3 years of prior supply chain experience at a CPG company
Thorough understanding of CPFR processes and supply chain product flow
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and drive alignment without formal authority
Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, compelling narratives
Excellent analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
Strong technical proficiency (Retail Link, MS Excel, SAP)
Benefits
Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
Company bonus
Company
Mars
Mars is a manufacturer of pet food, confectionery, and other food products.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-03-04Debt Financing
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