The position will take the leadership to execute the in-bound supply chain strategy including in-bound supply chain continuity, service and quality while maximizing value and leveraging supplier relationships to support business growth.

What are we looking for?

Minimum:  Bachelor's Degree required in Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics or related field

Minimum:  3 year experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, and Project Management in a progressive and dynamic environment

Experiences with continuous improvement and supply chain optimization programs; and supplier relationship management including managing supplier scorecards/performance models

Knowledge of manufacturing, operations and financial data analysis

Preferred:  3-5 years related experiences

Lean / Six Sigma project execution experience

What will be your key responsibilities?

Execute the In-bound Supply Chain Strategy to achieve a world class in-bound supply chain

Utilize the Lean / Six Sigma Process to analyze, develop and execute the operational strategy to ensure sustainable direct materials supply to meet the business needs  

Work closely with Strategic Sourcing and R&D and Supply divisions to identify, develop, and maximize the cost reduction opportunities through developing a cost savings productivity pipeline cost savings

Partners closely with Strategic Sourcing Managers to align on the category sourcing strategy. Develop operational execution plan for these strategies, including, but not limited to, qualification of new material and new suppliers, measure and manage supplier performance, inventory planning and adherence and the company’s sustainability objectives

Lead the risk mitigation plan for the inbound supply chain to ensure competitive and continuous supply including issue resolution

Responsible for the support of all new product launches, line extensions, and execution of continuous improvement programs as it relates to direct materials working closely with key business stakeholders (ie: Strategic Sourcing, Quality, R&D, Supply, Finance, Marketing and Sales)

Work closely with Supplier Quality Assurance to ensure the suppliers meet the quality standard and mitigate potential supplier quality and food safety issues.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded 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.

About Mars:
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5â„¢, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitalsâ„¢, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCAâ„¢ and Pet Partnersâ„¢. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Disclaimer:
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.​​​​​​​

Note to Search Firms/Agencies:
Mars, Incorporated and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Mars) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Mars and the requisition is position-specific.  Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Mars will be deemed the sole property of Mars and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Mars.