Job Description:
Mars: Where your Tomorrow Starts Today!
Mars is a family-owned business that has been making products for people and their pets for more than 100 years. We’re behind some of the best loved brands in the world including MARS®, SNICKERS®, EXTRA®, ECLIPSE®, PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, DOLMIO®, BEN’S ORIGINAL ® MASTERFOODS ® and ROYAL CANIN® we are dedicated to making a positive impact on people and the planet.
Join us in building a sustainable future where people, communities, and the planet can truly thrive.
About the role: This role will be working for our Mars Food Nutrition segment, where we bring people together through flavour.
Role Title: Direct to Site Scheduler
Location: Wyong NSW
Reporting to: Factory Logistics Manager
What you’ll do:
- Plan and coordinate the delivery of raw and packaging materials to align with production schedules and prevent downtime.
- Monitor the inbound pipeline to hit inventory targets, proactively mitigate supply risks, and optimize freight and material costs.
- Act as the key system user, maintaining accurate SAP data (materials, planning parameters, and supplier info).
- Place purchase orders, manage forecasts, validate supplier invoices, and resolve discrepancies with the Accounts team.
- Build strong relationships with vendors to drive performance, support integration initiatives, and ensure reliable supply.
- Work cross-functionally with warehouse, quality, commercial, and production teams while driving continuous improvement to boost efficiency.
Your unique ingredients:
- Experience in a complex Supply Planning function, ideally in a similar FMCG or manufacturing.
- Experience with ERP purchasing systems preferred, or exposure to similar inventory and procurement management systems.
- Analytical Detail-Oriented.
- Collaborative Communicator.
Why you’ll love working for Mars:
- Purpose: Help craft beloved brands with a legacy of over 100 years of local manufacturing making products that people and pets will love all while helping to build a more sustainable future.
- People: A culture that values your contributions, fosters leadership, and recognises the impact you make. Your work truly matters here.
- Development: Shape your career with personalised development and real opportunities to grow from day one.
- Enjoy a team and business environment that is invested in helping you manage and grow your energy for work and life.
- Stay active and energised with an onsite gym and walking track
- Convenient onsite parking for a hassle-free commute
Mars is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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.
We know everyone’s needs are different, and we’re committed to making our application process accessible and supportive for all candidates. If you require any adjustments along the way, simply let us know in your application form. We’ll work with you to understand what will help you feel comfortable and supported.
