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Developing category strategies, analyzing market data, and providing actionable insights to drive category growth. | Requires 5+ years in category management, strong data analytics skills, and experience with retail measurement tools like Nielsen IQ and 84.51. | Job Description: The Category Leadership Manager is responsible for driving category management principles through the application of strong data analytics to develop value-added category solution initiatives and profitable business building strategies. This position will develop and employ category and space management best practices and deliver superior consumer and shopper insights in support of our category strategies. This position is responsible for providing category trends and taking insights into action to drive business results and category growth. What would be your key responsibilities? Work closely with Mars category and sales associates on the Kroger, Harris Teeter, and Meijer to develop the strategies and tactics for the Rice & Beans category, and other categories as assigned. Studies and analyses may include, but are not limited to, the use of 84.51, Nielsen IQ Discover Retail Measurement and Panel On Demand, purchase and basket studies, new item evaluation, and pricing studies. Each approach requires detailed approach for organizing and completing such analysis specific to the account based on needs and opportunities. Gain and increase category advisorship responsibilities through customer collaboration and superior category insights. Become an expert in Rice category leadership principles and retailer category objectives to work closely with the customer to influence strategic execution and decision making on Mars categories. Lead category strategy plans, assortment analysis, planogram design, analytics and reporting on advised category. Drives analysis of shopper, category and customer information and data in order to develop compelling and profitable business building recommendations to our customers. Prepare and deliver category reviews and presentations, including market and industry trends, retailer performance, competitive insights, assortment recommendations, pricing and promotion effectiveness, and category reviews. Deliver accurate reporting to retailers highlighting actionable business analytics. Provide expert level knowledge of industry, channel, and category. Collaborate with Category and Consumer Market Insights teams and apply learnings to identify sales growth opportunities to deliver effective business solutions which incorporate consumer segmentation, relevant research, brand positioning and category trends and assist in leading efforts to improve the Team's fact-based selling and storytelling skills with an emphasis on the integration of data analysis. What are we looking for? Ability to travel up to 25% of the time Bachelor’s degree 5+ years of Category Management and Space Management experience, Category Advisor experience preferred Strong working knowledge of 84.51, Nielsen IQ Discover Retail Measurement & Panel On Demand Working knowledge of BlueYonder/JDA Space Planning; experience with Kantar Rich Mix is helpful Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Word) Strong planning, project and time management skills to ensure adherence to aggressive timelines Demonstrated ability to convey information using written and oral communication tools that compel merchant decision making and action Possession of a driver’s license and a clean driving record What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles. Join a purpose driven company, where we are 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. This role is eligible for a company vehicle. #LI-KS1 #LI-Remote The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the below range, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, if eligible, including variable pay & general allowances (depending on the position and employee’s work schedule). Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans then in effect, and depending on the position offered and the employee’s work schedule (i.e., part-time schedule), eligible employees are automatically enrolled in a 401(k) plan, as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents, and may be eligible to take up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Employees will also receive the following paid-time off (which may be prorated based on start date and the employee’s work schedule): 120 hours of vacation per year, paid sick time for eligible Associates of 100% pay continuation for a maximum of 40 hours per calendar year, and 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year that include both fixed and flexible holidays. USD 108,160.00 - USD 148,720.00 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®, 5™, 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 Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Lead and develop global digital and social media strategies to enhance corporate reputation and trust for Mars. | Requires over 10 years of experience in digital marketing, global digital strategy, and managing teams and agencies, with proficiency in paid media, search, and digital content. | Job Description: As the Global Digital and Social Media Communications Director, you will lead digital communications that engage and immerse audiences in our Mars purpose to connect and inspire people to help build the world we want tomorrow. As a Global External Communications team member, you are responsible for the vision, strategy, development, and implementation of digital communications across the Mars brand external digital ecosystem to increase Mars corporate reputation and Associate trust. This includes the Mars website strategy globally and across markets; strategy for digital, social campaigns and content for Mars corporate social media channels; paid media, advertising and paid search strategy. You lead a team with an Associate, several contractors, a cross-functional global product team for mars.com and multiple agencies. You partner with Mars business units, key reputation markets, Corporate Affairs colleagues, and functional teams (e.g., Sustainability, Inclusion & Diversity, Employer Brand, Marketing) to shape Mars digital storytelling. Additionally, you are a key team member supporting the over-arching Mars external communications strategy, collaborating with media relations, sustainability communications, crisis and the Mars brand team to deliver against the Mars Global reputation objectives. As needed, you help equip senior leaders (MLT) with their thought leadership activities on social media, where appropriate, and help protect the organization from crisis/reputation risks across digital channels. What are we looking for? • 10+ years of experience in integrated marketing, digital communications, and corporate reputation communications at agencies or a global multi-national organization (preferred) • Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (e.g., Communications, Journalism, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, etc.) is preferred • Global experience in digital communications across multiple markets for corporate and / or consumer facing brands • Proficiency in corporate and digital communications and a good understanding of latest trends, digital platforms and marketing techniques • Strong business acumen and experience driving digital and social media campaigns in a fast-paced, global environment • Proven track record implementing paid social, paid search, and SEM strategies. • Understanding and experience in delivering integrated communications. • Experience in crisis and issues management, especially in digital and social media. • Expertise in establishing strategic measurement frameworks and leveraging insights to optimize and improve future communications. • Strong critical thinking, writing, editing, and budget management skills. • Demonstrated organizational agility and delivery in a complex matrixed business. • Track record of transforming media and digital capabilities. • Experience working with senior leaders to drive transformational communications. • History of managing and motivating teams, including agency partners. • Positive team player attitude with motivation skills. What will be your key responsibilities? • Lead and develop digital ecosystem, channel, content and audience strategy for Mars corporate global channels (web + social + paid + search + audience strategy). Ensures the digital and social communications strategy and narrative that supports the Mars global reputation and trust-building strategies. • Lead a Corporate Affairs digital and social media team responsible for developing and executing digital, social media and paid storytelling activities to build and protect Mars corporate reputation. Team includes direct reports, contractors, a cross-functional team within Digital Technologies and multiple agencies. • Define and implement a mars.com digital product vision that aligns with business objectives. Includes the strategy and implementation for 34+ country websites. • Create collaborative partnerships across the business. Partner closely with Corporate Affairs colleagues in business units, markets and functional teams (e.g., global sustainability, global employer branding, global DE&I) to develop digital storytelling strategies that help further the Mars brand narrative. • Lead digital content and paid strategy for global reputation-building integrated campaigns that include integration with earned media and internal communications teams. • A key external team member supporting managing crisis and issues from a digital perspective, including potential geopolitical issues. May require monitoring, tracking and impact assessments on digital channels where applicable and providing recommendations on appropriate response/narrative and approach. • Lead the Mars global consumer care agency to track and monitor consumer contacts on Mars Global social media, reporting and the approach to engage/not engage. • Manage and measure work. Lead the Mars global digital communication measurement strategy, including research that will inform digital communications (e.g., brand lift studies and audience segmentation). Track and glean insights to help shape our overall External Communications reputation-building work. What can you expect from Mars? Work with diverse 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. A strong focus on 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.

Lead global digital and social media strategy to enhance corporate reputation and trust, managing teams, agencies, and digital content across markets. | Over 10 years in digital marketing, global campaign experience, proficiency in paid social/search, crisis management in digital channels, and leadership skills. | Job Description: As the Global Digital and Social Media Communications Director, you will lead digital communications that engage and immerse audiences in our Mars purpose to connect and inspire people to help build the world we want tomorrow. As a Global External Communications team member, you are responsible for the vision, strategy, development, and implementation of digital communications across the Mars brand external digital ecosystem to increase Mars corporate reputation and Associate trust. This includes the Mars website strategy globally and across markets; strategy for digital, social campaigns and content for Mars corporate social media channels; paid media, advertising and paid search strategy. You lead a team with an Associate, several contractors, a cross-functional global product team for mars.com and multiple agencies. You partner with Mars business units, key reputation markets, Corporate Affairs colleagues, and functional teams (e.g., Sustainability, Inclusion & Diversity, Employer Brand, Marketing) to shape Mars digital storytelling. Additionally, you are a key team member supporting the over-arching Mars external communications strategy, collaborating with media relations, sustainability communications, crisis and the Mars brand team to deliver against the Mars Global reputation objectives. As needed, you help equip senior leaders (MLT) with their thought leadership activities on social media, where appropriate, and help protect the organization from crisis/reputation risks across digital channels. What are we looking for? • 10+ years of experience in integrated marketing, digital communications, and corporate reputation communications at agencies or a global multi-national organization (preferred) • Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (e.g., Communications, Journalism, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, etc.) is preferred • Global experience in digital communications across multiple markets for corporate and / or consumer facing brands • Proficiency in corporate and digital communications and a good understanding of latest trends, digital platforms and marketing techniques • Strong business acumen and experience driving digital and social media campaigns in a fast-paced, global environment • Proven track record implementing paid social, paid search, and SEM strategies. • Understanding and experience in delivering integrated communications. • Experience in crisis and issues management, especially in digital and social media. • Expertise in establishing strategic measurement frameworks and leveraging insights to optimize and improve future communications. • Strong critical thinking, writing, editing, and budget management skills. • Demonstrated organizational agility and delivery in a complex matrixed business. • Track record of transforming media and digital capabilities. • Experience working with senior leaders to drive transformational communications. • History of managing and motivating teams, including agency partners. • Positive team player attitude with motivation skills. What will be your key responsibilities? • Lead and develop digital ecosystem, channel, content and audience strategy for Mars corporate global channels (web + social + paid + search + audience strategy). Ensures the digital and social communications strategy and narrative that supports the Mars global reputation and trust-building strategies. • Lead a Corporate Affairs digital and social media team responsible for developing and executing digital, social media and paid storytelling activities to build and protect Mars corporate reputation. Team includes direct reports, contractors, a cross-functional team within Digital Technologies and multiple agencies. • Define and implement a mars.com digital product vision that aligns with business objectives. Includes the strategy and implementation for 34+ country websites. • Create collaborative partnerships across the business. Partner closely with Corporate Affairs colleagues in business units, markets and functional teams (e.g., global sustainability, global employer branding, global DE&I) to develop digital storytelling strategies that help further the Mars brand narrative. • Lead digital content and paid strategy for global reputation-building integrated campaigns that include integration with earned media and internal communications teams. • A key external team member supporting managing crisis and issues from a digital perspective, including potential geopolitical issues. May require monitoring, tracking and impact assessments on digital channels where applicable and providing recommendations on appropriate response/narrative and approach. • Lead the Mars global consumer care agency to track and monitor consumer contacts on Mars Global social media, reporting and the approach to engage/not engage. • Manage and measure work. Lead the Mars global digital communication measurement strategy, including research that will inform digital communications (e.g., brand lift studies and audience segmentation). Track and glean insights to help shape our overall External Communications reputation-building work. What can you expect from Mars? Work with diverse 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. A strong focus on 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.

Localization of global category strategy and development of go-to-market strategies for snacking products. | Requires extensive experience in key account management, category development, and strategic partnership, with a focus on innovation and cross-functional collaboration. | Job Description: This role has accountability & responsibility for localizing global Gum & Mints Category Strategy to North America; and, developing and executing RESPAWN snacking (Gum, Mints, Snacks, Gummies etc.) and New Gum Innovation go-to-market strategy. What are we looking for? • Bachelor degree in business/sales or MBA • 9+ years experience in Key account management, Category development and/or field sales • Entrepreneurial and agile mindset, and ability to connect dots cross functional, external partners, global and; ability shape broader strategy and still operate regionally with speed • Experience in scaling innovation/business model development/P&L is beneficial for the role. • Ability/Intent to manage and influence senior stakeholders across the organization, both global and regional • Ability to set a shared vision/goal and rally the team towards it • Excellent communication and networking skills What will be your key responsibilities? Localizing Global Gum & Mints Category Strategy to North America • PPA Strategy Support NA: Help in leading PPA support for 2028+ stick count reduction • Category Strategy: Partnering with NA Category and NA Marketing to create a category strategy inclusive of new functional innovation. • Channel Level Strategy: working with NA Customer Marketing to ensure category principles are integrated by channel • Owning and adapting transaction zone strategy to fit the new vision for gum and mints Developing and Executing RESPAWN and New Gum Innovation Go-To-Market Strategy • Develop and test & learn channel strategy, trade architecture, promotional guidelines and % of TE available to trade the brand and merchandising guidelines (location, space share, layout, flow etc.) to support scaling • Work directly with select retailers, in conjunction with MW sales leads, to scale RESPAWN snacking portfolio, following "skate ramp" model and influence team significantly in driving new G&M and Respawn innovation. • Develop scaling strategy across the portfolio of products for Respawn including snacking (gum, mints, snacks, gummies etc.) and provide the team with customer requirements and shape business models in the areas of margin, profit pools, category management and pricing. • For snacking portfolio of Respawn: creating a portfolio approach in partnership with larger Mars snacking team from a customer, channel and shelf perspective • Play a significant role in building, sharing and influencing key regional (SVPs, GM) and global leadership (CGO) of snacking around vision, strategy, results and resourcing required. • Performance Tracking: Innovation for Respawn and Other Core Gum Initiatives (Extra +, Vibe Spark) Develop sales and marketing metrics & KPIs by account. • Create a network of partner customers which allow to quickly test value propositions in an in-store/D-com environment. • Play an active role in platform innovation pipeline development. Enable pipeline co-creation with incubator accounts, test & learn concepts & prototypes with retail shoppers. • Connect Respawn gaming platform and Gum innovation to overall unit Category vision (Snacking/Gum) • Prioritize brand building & gamer engagement by co-creating best in class marketing activations. Leverage Razer Brand Reach, In-store, digital platforms, events. Apply learnings by teaching MW system how to grow RESPAWN. What can you expect from Mars? • Work with over 130,000 diverse 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. The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the below range, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, if eligible, including variable pay & general allowances (depending on the position and employee's work schedule). Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans then in effect, and depending on the position offered and the employee's work schedule (i.e., part-time schedule), eligible employees are automatically enrolled in a 401(k) plan, as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee's eligible dependents, and may be eligible to take up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Employees will also receive the following paid-time off (which may be prorated based on start date and the employee's work schedule): 120 hours of vacation per year, paid sick time for eligible Associates of 100% pay continuation for a maximum of 40 hours per calendar year, and 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year that include both fixed and flexible holidays. USD 169,840.00 - USD 233,530.00

Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in a food manufacturing environment, including detailed cleaning of equipment and facilities, and supporting food safety standards. | High school diploma or GED, ability to work in enclosed spaces and lift 50 lbs, understanding of HACCP and food safety, and willingness to work varying shifts. | Job Description: Job: Micro Sanitation Technician Shift: Nights Location: Greenies, Kansas City Mar Petcare is looking for a Micro Sanitation Tech to join our exciting Nutro business at one of our manufacturing plants located in Kansas City, Mo. As part of our overall total compensation package, Mars Petcare offers a competitive benefits package to all associates which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and 401k match. Associates are also immediately eligible (based on hire date) up to three weeks of vacation, 11 Paid Holidays per year, Sick Pay, Maternity & Parental Leave and annual bonus earning potential, plus many other ancillary benefits not listed here. Purpose of this Role/Summary • Responsibility for maintaining a clean and sanitary production facility. • This role specializes in sanitation and pest control for the entire site to provide a clean, safe and orderly environment that exemplifies a world class manufacturing facility. Principle Accountabilities • Responsible for assisting all areas in maintaining high levels of daily cleanliness and adherence to site GMP's. • Prioritize work on a daily basis by identifying pressing issues, through communication with each operator, knowing shift production plans and awareness of area. • Promote high quality team environment through effective teamwork and self-management with a positive attitude. • Performs all assigned activities and job tasks within their area. • Understands production schedules as they relate to shutdowns. • Detailed cleaning of large areas and workspaces. • Detailed cleaning of large pieces of manufacturing equipment • Understanding of microbiological and pest control as it pertains to a food manufacturing environment. • The ability to work with all Teams at the site on Sanitation, Pest Control and Housekeeping Projects • The ability to work in enclosed spaces. • The desire to work as an interactive team in a large plant setting. • When assigned to a specific operation area, complete all duties associated with that assignment in a safe and efficient manner. • Perform sanitation duties as required by the Master Sanitation Schedule, with particular attention to lock out/tag out procedures. Complete required documentation. • Assist the plant to meet or exceed production goals. • Educate others on sanitation principles. • Receive micro training and understand the hazards of cross contamination. • Develop a detailed knowledge of the process flow of the plant. • Understand traffic, air flow and color code system. • Every associate at Mars has responsibility for the achievement of quality and food safety. • Other duties and responsibilities throughout the plant as assigned by manager. Physical Requirements • Must be capable of working at elevated heights • Must be able to lift 50 llbs repetitively. • Must not be unusually sensitive to chemicals (contact lenses not recommended). • Vision correctable to 20/20. • Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time. • Standing on a concrete floor • Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform) • Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs. • Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt and chemicals. • Forklift assignments require OSHA certification and getting on and off frequently. • Able to work with minimal supervision. Minimum Qualifications • Be 18 years of age or older. • Have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent education. • Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules. • Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language. • Able to work with minimal supervision. • Excellent written/verbal communication (English) • Computer Skills • Very Good interpersonal skills, with ability to influence, motivate and work in a team environment. • Self-motivated • Good working knowledge of HACCP & Food Safety. • Excellent working knowledge of all production equipment, site layout, sanitation tool use and preventive maintenance. • Good working knowledge of HACCP & Food Safety About Mars, Incorporated Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN’S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.

Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of manufacturing facilities, supporting pest control, and ensuring GMP adherence. | High school diploma or GED, ability to lift 50 lbs, ability to work in enclosed spaces, and understanding of HACCP and food safety. | Job Description: Job: Micro Sanitation Technician Shift: Days Location: Greenies, Kansas City Mar Petcare is looking for a Micro Sanitation Tech to join our exciting Nutro business at one of our manufacturing plants located in Kansas City, Mo. As part of our overall total compensation package, Mars Petcare offers a competitive benefits package to all associates which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and 401k match. Associates are also immediately eligible (based on hire date) up to three weeks of vacation, 11 Paid Holidays per year, Sick Pay, Maternity & Parental Leave and annual bonus earning potential, plus many other ancillary benefits not listed here. Purpose of this Role/Summary • Responsibility for maintaining a clean and sanitary production facility. • This role specializes in sanitation and pest control for the entire site to provide a clean, safe and orderly environment that exemplifies a world class manufacturing facility. Principle Accountabilities • Responsible for assisting all areas in maintaining high levels of daily cleanliness and adherence to site GMP's. • Prioritize work on a daily basis by identifying pressing issues, through communication with each operator, knowing shift production plans and awareness of area. • Promote high quality team environment through effective teamwork and self-management with a positive attitude. • Performs all assigned activities and job tasks within their area. • Understands production schedules as they relate to shutdowns. • Detailed cleaning of large areas and workspaces. • Detailed cleaning of large pieces of manufacturing equipment • Understanding of microbiological and pest control as it pertains to a food manufacturing environment. • The ability to work with all Teams at the site on Sanitation, Pest Control and Housekeeping Projects • The ability to work in enclosed spaces. • The desire to work as an interactive team in a large plant setting. • When assigned to a specific operation area, complete all duties associated with that assignment in a safe and efficient manner. • Perform sanitation duties as required by the Master Sanitation Schedule, with particular attention to lock out/tag out procedures. Complete required documentation. • Assist the plant to meet or exceed production goals. • Educate others on sanitation principles. • Receive micro training and understand the hazards of cross contamination. • Develop a detailed knowledge of the process flow of the plant. • Understand traffic, air flow and color code system. • Every associate at Mars has responsibility for the achievement of quality and food safety. • Other duties and responsibilities throughout the plant as assigned by manager. Physical Requirements • Must be capable of working at elevated heights • Must be able to lift 50 llbs repetitively. • Must not be unusually sensitive to chemicals (contact lenses not recommended). • Vision correctable to 20/20. • Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time. • Standing on a concrete floor • Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform) • Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs. • Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt and chemicals. • Forklift assignments require OSHA certification and getting on and off frequently. • Able to work with minimal supervision. Minimum Qualifications • Be 18 years of age or older. • Have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent education. • Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules. • Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language. • Able to work with minimal supervision. • Excellent written/verbal communication (English) • Computer Skills • Very Good interpersonal skills, with ability to influence, motivate and work in a team environment. • Self-motivated • Good working knowledge of HACCP & Food Safety. • Excellent working knowledge of all production equipment, site layout, sanitation tool use and preventive maintenance. • Good working knowledge of HACCP & Food Safety About Mars, Incorporated Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN’S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.

Manage and oversee consulting projects, lead teams, and deliver strategic insights to senior leadership. | Requires management consulting experience, leadership skills, and familiarity with fast-moving consumer goods, which are not evident in your background. | Job Description: The Mars In-house Consulting team is a newly established group that will tackle difficult business challenges across the entire Mars Global Snacking business. We are looking for experienced management consultants to join our team at the Sr. Manager level. Qualified individuals will play a critical role in managing project work and a team of consultants to bring forward-thinking solutions to Mars Snacking. Ideal candidates will have previously led management consulting teams at a top-tier firm and demonstrated leadership in developing people, relationships and knowledge. What are we looking for? • Bachelor or higher degrees in Engineering, Finance or MBA - MBA preferred • Track record of successfully managing complex consulting projects. Ability to manage and coach consulting teams of 2 or more consultants while also juggling diverse set of stakeholders with conflicting incentives • Strong people developer investing time in each team member to help them grow • Track record of collaboration with senior executives - must be comfortable and experienced in delivering formal presentations to senior leaders • Strong analytical skills and a high capacity for conceptual thinking. Ability to develop leading edge business models, frameworks for analysis, and long-term business strategies. Must be able to thrive in a hypothesis-based environment where inductive rather than deductive reasoning is the norm • Proven ability to manage client relationships, and build strong relationships within large multinationals as well as identifying opportunities to deepen those relationships • Well-developed business judgment. Ability to understand financial and non-financial aspects of a problem and use sound business judgment to recommend actions • Experience within fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) is a plus but not required What will be your key responsibilities? • The Sr. Manager plays the most critical role on a project team and oversees all activities to ensure the project is on track and deliverables met • You need to define the key questions that needs to be answered, develop a plan for how to tackle those questions, and execute against the plan • You are responsible for the day-to-day management of a team of consultants which includes scoping their tasks, pressure-testing work and coaching them to improve • You oversee the formulation of hypotheses for research and investigation, and guide your team on complicated analyses of Mars, competitors, and the industry • With support from your team, you will summarize your key findings and conclusions in a presentation and present it to Mars leadership What can you expect from Mars? • Work with over 130,000 diverse 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. #LI-KR2 #LI-Onsite The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment. The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 134,400.00 - USD 184,800.00

Support global strategy development, conduct competitive intelligence, and assist in strategic planning and communication. | Requires 2+ years in global corporate strategy or consulting, with strong analytical, communication, and data visualization skills, preferably in CPG. | Job Description: The Manager of Global Strategy for Mars Snacking will support the development and deployment of our global strategies, playing a key role in supporting the long-term growth and value creation journey of the company. This highly visible position, reporting to the Director of Global Strategy and working in close coordination with the Mars Snacking Leadership Team, will be filled by a candidate with exceptional drive and energy, who has strong analytical skills, the ability to turn data into insights, and highly effective verbal and written communications skills. What are we looking for? • Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Business or related. MS/MBA is preferred. • 2+ years experience in global corporate strategy or strategy consulting at a top tier firm (with strong preference for CPG industry experience) • Strong analytical skills, including the ability to sift through large amounts of data, structure and conduct thoughtful analyses, identify insights and arrive at business recommendations • Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to synthesize and clearly communicate complex findings through focus on critical issues and actionable opportunities • Extensive experience in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel required • Experience with data analytics/visualization tools (Tableau, Alteryx) is a plus. • Ability to quickly establish rapport, credibility, trust, and respect, with peers, team members, and executives • Comfort in dealing with ambiguity • Passion for consumer goods and our brands What will be your key responsibilities? • Drive our competitive intelligence and benchmarking work. Work in close collaboration with our regional teams and conduct desk research and data analysis • Execute on internal projects across a myriad of critical business issues to help deliver on our global strategy. Work with a broad range of stakeholders to define the key questions that need to be answered, develop a plan and approach to solve, and execute against the plan to deliver results • Assist in our efforts to communicate our challenges, strengths, and performance to senior stakeholders (C-suite / Board) via thoughtful, compelling, and polished presentations • Support our 3-year strategic planning process through coordinating and pressure-testing our region, market, and category plans. Leverage future-back thinking to highlight breakthrough ideas and concepts to enable our ongoing strategy development What can you expect from Mars? • Work with over 130,000 diverse 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. #LI-KR2 #LI-Onsite The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment. The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 108,160.00 - USD 148,720.00

Manage and deliver the Data & Analytics roadmap for Value Chain Operations and Finance portfolios by collaborating with stakeholders, prioritizing backlogs, and coordinating technical teams to create business value. | 3-5 years experience in manufacturing, fulfillment, procurement, or finance operations/product management, bachelor's degree, knowledge of Agile/Lean, product analytics tools, backlog management software, and strong business-technology partnership skills. | Job Description: The Data & Analytics Associate Product Manager, North America will manage Data and Analytics roadmap delivery for the Value Chain Operations (VCO: Manufacturing, Fulfillment, and Procurement) solution portfolio and the Finance solution portfolio in the North America region. Starting with key business problems and/or future capability needs, this role will interface with market, regional, and global stakeholders, as well as functional experts, to build and deploy analytics products that create business value and advance the Royal Canin digital agenda. What are we looking for? • 3-5 years of experience in Manufacturing, Fulfillment, Procurement, or Finance operations or product management • Required: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field • Understanding of product management principles; i.e. Agile and Lean methodologies, product lifecycles, backlog management. • Proven record of facilitating teams to identify problems to solve, ideate solutions, and bringing possibilities to life • Strength in business-to-science translation, with experience growing partnerships between business and technology teams • Familiarity with product analytics tools (e.g., Mixpanel, Amplitude), and backlog management software (e.g. Azure DevOps, JIRA, Asana) • Analytics foundation – knowledgeable in both operations research and the data science domain • Highly Preferred: Practical experience in a factory environment, in logistics and inventory management, or in financial planning & analysis • Preferred: Professional certification in product management (e.g., Pragmatic Institute, AIPMM, or similar) • Experience in delivery management of analytical products, or awareness of the drivers of complexity within delivery • Fluent in English • Analytical Problem Solving • Product Management Fundamentals • Preferred: Ability to travel up to 25% This role requires a balance of: • Strategic inquiry to identify the underlying needs of VCO and Finance stakeholders and influence the organization to embrace new methods and technologies. • Technical curiosity to identify and apply art-of-the-possible with data, analytics and AI for VCO and Finance. This role must focus on “problems not tools” in an unbiased way, helping to determine when to evolve a Product’s capabilities versus driving scaling as-is. • Relationship building to partner effectively with customers and experts in Manufacturing, Fulfillment, and Procurement, and Finance, with other D&A and Digital Technology members, and with end users to ensure products deliver on adoption and sustained business value. What will be your key responsibilities? • Act as a D&A contact for stakeholders across the Royal Canin North America VCO and Finance teams. Help position Royal Canin D&A as the value driver for delivering the analytical insights required to meet VCO and Finance goals. • Convert problems into a Product Vision; understand the current process, pain points, user personas, and existing tooling to synthesize Product(s) that address the business need. • Work with the Senior Product Manager(s) to manage the roadmap of highest-impact analytical product areas. • Help quality control all D&A use cases within VCO and Finance to ensure they create tangible value whilst aligning to the Royal Canin global, regional, and local strategies. • Manage a backlog of Epics that iteratively addresses the problem using the Agile framework, prioritizing them into Releases (either individually or as part of a team). • Partner with the Delivery & Data functions within D&A to scope and advocate for the resources, technologies, and data assets required to deliver each release. Ensure this is aligned to stakeholder and regional priorities. • Coordinate the activities of a squad of technical resources (associate & 3rd party) who will build and deploy Product releases. • Continually evaluate solution’s ability to solve the problem through adoption and other value creation indicators What can you expect from Mars? • Work with diverse 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. #LI-Hybrid #LI-KS1 #TBDDT The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment. The pay range shown is applicable to all locations listed within the job posting:USD 78,045.00 - USD 107,309.00

Lead and execute global data strategy and architecture for Smart Factories, managing large teams and stakeholders to deliver scalable manufacturing data solutions aligned with business goals. | 10+ years in manufacturing/CPG data, 5+ years senior data/architecture leadership, expertise in modern data stack technologies, containerization, API architecture, and experience driving data solutions across multi-business environments. | Job Description: Mars Pet Nutrition is embarking on an unprecedented Digital Transformation agenda, Digital First, that will touch every function and operating entity across our business. The Smart Factories digital transformation makes up a significant piece of the Digital First scope, with its focus on creating a true Industry 4.0 manufacturing capability in service of our mission to make A Better World for Pets. Smart Factories encompasses digital products spanning Manufacturing Control Tower, Self-Optimizing Plants, Robotics & Automation, and Connected Associates. This program will not only create and implement critical new digital products, but also drive the accelerated digitalization of our talent. As the D&A Technical Lead for Smart Factories (Global), you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the Data Strategy for Smart Factory within Pet Nutrition Division. You will collaborate with cross-functional and cross-regional teams to develop, implement, and optimize Smart Factories strategies that align with the Pet Nutrition’s transformational goals and objectives. Your expertise in manufacturing, innovation and leadership will drive our technological capabilities to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. This position is project-based with an expected end date of December 31, 2026. As we approach this date, we will collaborate with you to explore other employment opportunities within the Mars family of companies. If a suitable alternative role is not available at that time, your employment will conclude. Please consider whether you are comfortable pursuing recruitment for this role, given its project funding, and the necessity to secure your next full-time or promotional opportunity with Mars before December 31, 2026. What are we looking for? • 10+ years’ experience working in this space, with particular focus on working with Manufacturing, CPG data • At least 5 years’ experience in a senior data/architecture/leadership role with demonstrable thought leadership abilities • Experience in Architecture as a code approach. • Experience in modern data stack technologies such as: • Azure Stack \ Data Bricks \ Python (inc. Django framework) • Manufacturing data platform tools like Thingworx, Litmus is a plus • Experience in data pipeline architecture. • Knowledge of containerisation/microservices (Kubernetes/docker). • Knowledge of API architecture REST, Webhooks, SOAP. • Experience working in a multi-business unit or multi-client environment that emphasizes collaboration, efficiency and team-work. • Proven technical experience in the four key pillars of a complete data solutions offering: analytics & reporting, governance & security, architecture & technology & marketing & activation. • Experience engaging and inspiring the most senior leaders through the data solutions journey. What will be your key responsibilities? • Determine, implement and ensure adherence to global architectural and data standards and principles for Pet Nutrition Data & Analytics products across all regional markets, in conjunction with the Petcare Data Product leaders and Infrastructure teams. • Create data strategy for Manufacturing function which to be scaled to all regions. Drive design initiative to standardize, tag and enrich factory data sets, design data models for Smart factory to deliver large solutions, projects and programs; through manufacturing expertise and knowledge translate high-level business requirements into smaller practical deliverables and oversee quality of delivery via data models, seeing the whole picture and how the components combine and interact. • Direct large specialist teams to undertake the delivery of a comprehensive data-centric project and ensure governance, quality stds are followed. • Manage senior business stakeholders to secure strong engagement for the data foundation, gather data requirements and ensure that the delivery of the architecture aligns to longer-term strategic roadmaps. • Develop and manage prioritized backlog across architecture and data models. • Work as part of the program management team on large programs, governing and shaping the delivery of architecture and data; work closely with external suppliers to ensure proposed solution makes best use of tools, technology. • Keep an e2e view of all use cases being delivered across all regions and globally. • Understand Smart Factory function, its complex environment, data sources, operating model and develop accordingly develop Manufacturing data strategy. • Simplify the existing data architecture, delivering reusable services and cost saving opportunities in line with the policies and standards of the group. • Lead collaborative team working with other areas within the wider Data & Analytics function to ensure that all solutions are complete, operable, conform to business processes and meet the business needs with the agreed quality of service. • Be responsible throughout entire project lifecycles for the end-to-end solution architecture of the project and compliance with enterprise data model and logical data groups. • Provide clear, continuous, and consistent data architecture leadership at a detailed level within the solution. • Provide mentoring and coaching for engineers and technical leads. • Ensure the end-to-end solution is fit for purpose, meets the needs of business, the IT strategies and governance principles/frameworks are both pragmatic and supportive of the strategic architecture direction. • Lead and participate in the peer review and quality assurance of project architectural artifacts across the Data & Analytics function through architectural and design forums; report key architecture decisions and implications to the wider Data & Analytics Function. • Participate from time to time in the supplier selection process, evaluating usefulness and cost of products and making appropriate recommendations. • Drive project knowledge back to the enterprise data model and ensure that it evolves correctly. • Lead the design, development, implementation and maintenance of complex data systems and solutions. • Develop conceptual, logical and physical data models to support data science, data analysis and business intelligence. • Create and maintain current and target-state data architectures. • Ensure an architecture that drives improvements in data quality. • Oversee end-to-end data life cycle management activities. • Work with IT teams, product managers and data analytics teams to understand data needs to develop Smart Factory data landscape. • Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies for data management, storage and analytics. What can you expect from Mars? • Work with diverse 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. #TBDDT

Lead financial analysis and modeling to drive value creation and support decision-making in supply chain and inventory management, collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior leadership. | 7+ years of relevant finance experience, bachelor’s degree in finance or related field, strong financial modeling and data management skills, and ability to communicate complex financial information effectively. | Job Description: The Cash & Working Capital Sr. Finance Manager role in the Snacking Cash Center of Excellence (COE) team will focus on Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Value Leadership, and Value Creation. The role will support the Snacking Cash Center of Excellence (COE) in critical cash & working capital analysis, help identify and drive opportunities for incremental value creation, including tracking, analyzing and modeling current and projected business performance, and support analytical work around target setting and other relevant ad hoc business and financial analysis. The role is a key business partner with regional Supply, Supply Finance, and various other Snacking finance leadership teams to bring insight and clarity to value creation opportunities within the various markets. The role provides partnership to the segment with a focus on driving effective, data-driven decisions and long-term value creation and building effective relationships, managing process and supporting stakeholders. What are we looking for? • 7+ years of relevant experience with emphasis on supply chain finance, inventory management, and business partnering, financial planning & analysis, consulting, & corporate finance • Bachelor s degree in Finance, Business, Economics or a related field required • MBA or relevant professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is preferred (not required). • Broad understanding of different areas of the business, key drivers and performance metrics • Problem Solving – can look to a broad range of solutions and doesn’t stop at the first answer • Business Acumen – broad understanding of different areas of the business, key drivers and performance metrics • Dealing with Ambiguity – comfort with diving into ambiguous business questions to understand key issues and structure analytical path • Communication Skills – strong written, oral and visual (PPT) communication skills with a clear ability to tell a story • Standing Alone – superbly reliable with a strong sense of personal responsibility • Independent Thinking – unafraid to think outside the box and propose fresh perspectives • Team oriented, goals oriented, and flexible with proven track record in collaborating with multiple stakeholders and driving results • Comfort around higher management. • Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels. • Financial analysis and insights and modelling skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights • Excellent financial modelling and data management skills required • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences. • Attention to detail • Understanding of intermediate level of accounting and financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement) • Understanding of GAAP accounting • Strong knowledge of internal Mars accounting & systems • Mars Operational knowledge What will be your key responsibilities? • Data-Driven Decision Making: Provide insightful financial analysis and recommendations to support effective decision-making processes across the organization. • Value Creation Initiatives: Identify and drive opportunities for incremental value creation by tracking, analyzing, and modeling current and projected business performance. • Business Performance Analysis: Conduct thorough analytical work around target setting and other relevant ad hoc business and financial analyses to support strategic initiatives. • Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including Global and Regional Supply, & Supply Finance to facilitate collaboration and alignment on value creation opportunities. • Process Management: Manage financial processes and reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in delivering financial insights to stakeholders. • Financial modeling for segments regional, and business units, including scenario-based target setting • External and internal benchmarking against key KPIs • Generate analysis and preparation of materials for Board-level and leadership team presentations • Support projects and processes for ongoing improved efficiencies, general ad hoc analysis, and overall team support What can you expect from Mars? • Work with diverse 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. #LI-KR4 The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment. The pay range shown is applicable to all locations listed within the job posting:USD 117,808.00 - USD 161,984.00