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Manage purchasing categories for MRO and maintenance services at a regional level, focusing on strategy, implementation, and operational execution to maximize value and protect the business. | Bachelor's degree, 5-7 years commercial or purchasing experience with direct and indirect buying, managing $20-50M spend, strong project and stakeholder management, financial acumen, and willingness to travel. | Job Description: The Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager at Mars, you will manage purchasing categories for indirect services for the MRO, IFM and Maintenance Services at a regional level across the Americas, primarily focusing on strategy design, implementation and operational execution to deliver long-term competitive advantage by maximizing value for money and protecting the business. What are we looking for? Minimum: • Bachelor's degree • 5-7 years' experience of commercial or purchasing experience with both direct & indirect buying • Managing $20 -50 million plus in annual spend • Strong project management experience within supplier/customer management • Financial Acumen within supply • Stakeholder Management • 15% travel, local & regional Preferred: • Managing $50 million plus in annual spend • Knowledge of maintenance services is a plus • 10 plus years of commercial or purchasing experience with both direct & indirect buying What will be your key responsibilities? • Participate in and ensure team knowledge transfer • Ensures compliance with proper procedures, policies, systems, and controls • Purchase indirect services by securing price, capacity & service levels in line with commitments to the business and as per the sourcing strategies by applying a wide range of sourcing tools (e.g., negotiation, e-procurement, strategic collaboration, the total cost of ownership, tenders/RFP’s, etc.)." • Implement a supply-based strategy. Assess and develop suppliers to meet business needs and opportunities. • Ensure effective risk management of the supply base through robust contracts and monitoring of financial and other KPIs. Implement corrective actions as appropriate. Manage all related commercial, financial & ethical aspects of projects. • Establish & maintain relationships with Finance managers/directors, department managers/directors (plant manager, marketing director, sales director, supply chain director, etc.), and their teams to understand their needs and facilitate the appropriate challenge level. • Provide market and financial insights and inputs to the internal sourcing planning process. • Recommend and implement best practices for areas of responsibility. Provide input to and execute at a local level Global & Regional Mars Strategic Sourcing Methodology (MSSM) and other major work streams. • Participate in external forums and associations. • Lead and contribute to global/regional projects, as required. • Participate & lead, when required, engagement programs. • Actively Participate actively to cross-segment team meetings, as well as any global and/or specific subcategory team meetings. • Regularly maintain & update relevant KPIs (related to in-scope investments, e.g., savings, payment terms, etc.) • Responsible for providing support, training, and guidance to junior and, or new team members. Provide support as needed to individual buyers in complex negotiations and critical issues (e.g., disputes that threaten continuity of supply, termination of significant suppliers, suppliers causing late delivery of projects). • Acts as the liaison between the sites, business units, and sourcing managers to communicate changing business needs (e.g., specification, volume changes, etc.). • Execute supplier performance reviews regularly. • Develop & implement a continuous improvement action plan. Monitors change and adjust the plan as needed to sustain performance results. • Identifies and manages supplier collaboration initiatives (e.g., supplier owned inventory, forecast management, electronic invoicing, operational process streamlining, etc.) • Manage all related commercial, financial & ethical situations. • Identifies opportunities and roadblocks to regional strategies and determines the next best local approach as needed. • Work in collaboration with other buying operation managers • Influences internal stakeholders to align with global & regional buying strategy. 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. Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site. #on-site #LI-MP1 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
Lead purchasing categories and supplier strategies for MRO and maintenance services to maximize value and manage risk. | Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years commercial or purchasing experience managing $20-50M spend, strong project management and financial skills, and ability to travel. | Job Description: The Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager at Mars, you will manage purchasing categories for indirect services for the MRO, IFM and Maintenance Services at a regional level across the Americas, primarily focusing on strategy design, implementation and operational execution to deliver long-term competitive advantage by maximizing value for money and protecting the business. What are we looking for? Minimum: Bachelor's degree 5-7 years' experience of commercial or purchasing experience with both direct & indirect buying Managing $20 -50 million plus in annual spend Strong project management experience within supplier/customer management Financial Acumen within supply Stakeholder Management 15% travel, local & regional Preferred: Managing $50 million plus in annual spend Knowledge of maintenance services is a plus 10 plus years of commercial or purchasing experience with both direct & indirect buying What will be your key responsibilities? Participate in and ensure team knowledge transfer Ensures compliance with proper procedures, policies, systems, and controls Purchase indirect services by securing price, capacity & service levels in line with commitments to the business and as per the sourcing strategies by applying a wide range of sourcing tools (e.g., negotiation, e-procurement, strategic collaboration, the total cost of ownership, tenders/RFP’s, etc.)." Implement a supply-based strategy. Assess and develop suppliers to meet business needs and opportunities. Ensure effective risk management of the supply base through robust contracts and monitoring of financial and other KPIs. Implement corrective actions as appropriate. Manage all related commercial, financial & ethical aspects of projects. Establish & maintain relationships with Finance managers/directors, department managers/directors (plant manager, marketing director, sales director, supply chain director, etc.), and their teams to understand their needs and facilitate the appropriate challenge level. Provide market and financial insights and inputs to the internal sourcing planning process. Recommend and implement best practices for areas of responsibility. Provide input to and execute at a local level Global & Regional Mars Strategic Sourcing Methodology (MSSM) and other major work streams. Participate in external forums and associations. Lead and contribute to global/regional projects, as required. Participate & lead, when required, engagement programs. Actively Participate actively to cross-segment team meetings, as well as any global and/or specific subcategory team meetings. Regularly maintain & update relevant KPIs (related to in-scope investments, e.g., savings, payment terms, etc.) Responsible for providing support, training, and guidance to junior and, or new team members. Provide support as needed to individual buyers in complex negotiations and critical issues (e.g., disputes that threaten continuity of supply, termination of significant suppliers, suppliers causing late delivery of projects). Acts as the liaison between the sites, business units, and sourcing managers to communicate changing business needs (e.g., specification, volume changes, etc.). Execute supplier performance reviews regularly. Develop & implement a continuous improvement action plan. Monitors change and adjust the plan as needed to sustain performance results. Identifies and manages supplier collaboration initiatives (e.g., supplier owned inventory, forecast management, electronic invoicing, operational process streamlining, etc.) Manage all related commercial, financial & ethical situations. Identifies opportunities and roadblocks to regional strategies and determines the next best local approach as needed. Work in collaboration with other buying operation managers Influences internal stakeholders to align with global & regional buying strategy. 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. Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site. #on-site #LI-MP1 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 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 a commercial operations team to execute procurement and supply chain strategies for North American production sites. | Requires 8+ years procurement and supply chain experience, 3+ years leadership, and expertise in supply chain technologies and strategies. | Job Description: Commercial Operations Associate Director - North America The Commercial Operations Team is the key interface between Procurement and key business stakeholders such as Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Finance. The primary role of the Commercial Operations Associate Director is to lead the Operations team in the development and execution of procurement operational strategy for all raw and packaging materials for Royal Canin in support of 5 production sites within North America. This role is responsible for inbound supply chain strategy development and execution, supplier performance improvement, inventory management & systems support. This role will build, develop and lead an efficient and engaged Commercial team and support the current and further RC supply challenges in line with our 2030 vision; Lead Commercial Operations team ensuring consistent deployment of practice, policies and projects; Develop and execute Inbound Supply Chain strategies; Develop the Commercial Operations function to make it a strong contributor to success and Co-develop the Target Operating Model with Planning and Manufacturing for the future. What are we looking for? • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in business, economics, supply chain, logistics or related discipline. Master's degree preferred. • Minimum 8 years of Procurement and General Supply Chain experience in a progressive environment • Minimum 3 years' experience leading diverse teams, in multiple locations a plus • In depth understanding of SRM programs, continuous improvement programs, risk mitigation strategies; procure-to-pay technologies; MRP, and root cause of demand, price, inventory, and BOM variances. • Experience in Commodity markets and/or materials sourcing. • Understands complexities of the materials pipeline and influence changes in specifications of quality, physical receipt, and financial transactions to reduce costs and inventories • Demonstrated strong crisis management and conflict resolution skills What will be your key responsibilities? Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team: Inspire, engage, and grow a team by fostering a culture of excellence, building capabilities, and creating succession plans to ensure sustained operational and financial success. Drive Strategic Alignment and Execution: Translate regional sourcing and supply strategies into clear commercial operations priorities and targets. Collaborate Across Functions and Stakeholders: Build strong partnerships with internal teams - including Sourcing, Regulatory, Trade Compliance, Planning, Manufacturing, and Commercial communities—to enable seamless strategy execution and continuous improvement. Ensure Reliable Supply and Service to Factories: Oversee supplier and factory operations to guarantee timely, high-quality delivery of direct materials, packaging, and raw materials that meet business needs efficiently and responsively. Manage Performance and Cost Optimization: Establish and monitor KPIs, proactively address performance gaps, and lead cross-functional initiatives to reduce material costs and deliver measurable savings. Optimize Inbound Supply Chain and Inventory Management: Develop and implement innovative inbound supply chain strategies, inventory optimization, and supplier-owned inventory to reduce costs and lead times. Champion Process Excellence and Data Integrity: Co-develop and implement future Target Operating Model with Regional Planning and Manufacturing. Foster Supplier Relationships and Innovation: Serve as the primary contact for suppliers and internal teams on operational matters. Collaborate with strategic suppliers to drive continuous improvement, technology adoption, and competitive advantage. Ensure Governance, Compliance, and Risk Management: Maintain adherence to governance standards, regulatory requirements, and quality controls by partnering with relevant teams to ensure compliant, timely delivery of materials. 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. #LI-BM1
Manage purchasing categories for indirect services focusing on strategy design, implementation, and operational execution to maximize value and protect the business. | Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years commercial or purchasing experience managing $20-50M spend, strong project and stakeholder management skills, and financial acumen. | Job Description: The Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager at Mars, you will manage purchasing categories for indirect services for the MRO, IFM and Maintenance Services at a regional level across the Americas, primarily focusing on strategy design, implementation and operational execution to deliver long-term competitive advantage by maximizing value for money and protecting the business. What are we looking for? Minimum: • Bachelor's degree • 5-7 years' experience of commercial or purchasing experience with both direct & indirect buying • Managing $20 -50 million plus in annual spend • Strong project management experience within supplier/customer management • Financial Acumen within supply • Stakeholder Management • 15% travel, local & regional Preferred: • Managing $50 million plus in annual spend • Knowledge of maintenance services is a plus • 10 plus years of commercial or purchasing experience with both direct & indirect buying What will be your key responsibilities? • Participate in and ensure team knowledge transfer • Ensures compliance with proper procedures, policies, systems, and controls • Purchase indirect services by securing price, capacity & service levels in line with commitments to the business and as per the sourcing strategies by applying a wide range of sourcing tools (e.g., negotiation, e-procurement, strategic collaboration, the total cost of ownership, tenders/RFP’s, etc.)." • Implement a supply-based strategy. Assess and develop suppliers to meet business needs and opportunities. • Ensure effective risk management of the supply base through robust contracts and monitoring of financial and other KPIs. Implement corrective actions as appropriate. Manage all related commercial, financial & ethical aspects of projects. • Establish & maintain relationships with Finance managers/directors, department managers/directors (plant manager, marketing director, sales director, supply chain director, etc.), and their teams to understand their needs and facilitate the appropriate challenge level. • Provide market and financial insights and inputs to the internal sourcing planning process. • Recommend and implement best practices for areas of responsibility. Provide input to and execute at a local level Global & Regional Mars Strategic Sourcing Methodology (MSSM) and other major work streams. • Participate in external forums and associations. • Lead and contribute to global/regional projects, as required. • Participate & lead, when required, engagement programs. • Actively Participate actively to cross-segment team meetings, as well as any global and/or specific subcategory team meetings. • Regularly maintain & update relevant KPIs (related to in-scope investments, e.g., savings, payment terms, etc.) • Responsible for providing support, training, and guidance to junior and, or new team members. Provide support as needed to individual buyers in complex negotiations and critical issues (e.g., disputes that threaten continuity of supply, termination of significant suppliers, suppliers causing late delivery of projects). • Acts as the liaison between the sites, business units, and sourcing managers to communicate changing business needs (e.g., specification, volume changes, etc.). • Execute supplier performance reviews regularly. • Develop & implement a continuous improvement action plan. Monitors change and adjust the plan as needed to sustain performance results. • Identifies and manages supplier collaboration initiatives (e.g., supplier owned inventory, forecast management, electronic invoicing, operational process streamlining, etc.) • Manage all related commercial, financial & ethical situations. • Identifies opportunities and roadblocks to regional strategies and determines the next best local approach as needed. • Work in collaboration with other buying operation managers • Influences internal stakeholders to align with global & regional buying strategy. 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. Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site. #on-site #LI-MP1
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
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