This position has complete, end to end ownership and responsibility for the logistics organization at the site including inbound raws & packs, warehousing, OB logistics, yard management, and transportation.  Position requires excellent team building & management, working closely with supply leadership, scheduling, demand planning, commercial, RDC network, transportation providers, and other corporate functions to support network logistics goals and provide excellent service internally and to end customers.

What are we looking for?

• 3+ years managing people
• Strong knowledge of SAP, JDA or Red Prairie WMS ,ISO, Quality Management Systems, Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate, influence, negotiate, motivate and lead a team.
• Ability to lead multiple teams across different areas of operation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effectively communicate and influence at all levels of the organization including the reporting and presentation of data
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Nexus)
• Ability to transfer procedures and training experiences to others
• Flexibility to adapt to regularly changing priorities and quality issues
• Ability to handle sensitive information

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Develop and implement Supply Chain Strategies in line with the OGSM.
• Identify and eliminate “supply chain” constraints to ensure maximum service levels are obtained.
• Coach and develop leaders and team members to successful results, including identifying training and development needs.
• Lead the execution of cultural changes and activities needed to support the FMOS process.
• Maintain contingency plans for time sensitive operations (unscheduled absentees, customer issues, system malfunctions, inventory exceptions, supplier quality exceptions, fleet equipment issues, etc.).
• Develops and maintain root-cause/corrective action procedures including trend analysis resulting in driving process improvements
• Liaison with internal and external partners to manage costs and maximize on time service metrics within the region.

What can you expect from Mars?

• An industry competitive salary and great benefits package.
• 401(k) match
• If you are passionate, a great problem solver, resilient and have a high drive for results, then we want to hear from you!

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.