Segment Supply Chain Lead - Mars Food & Nutrition

Job Description:

The Segment Supply Chain Lead (SCL) is responsible for delivering on-shelf availability through optimized and enabled E2E Supply Chain in service of Food Canada business ambitions.

Developing, aligning, and deploying segment specific and regional Food SC strategies through effective, integrated partnerships with segment leadership, SC regional leadership teams, and Canadian SC Core Leadership teammates.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably a BA/BS in Supply chain, Business Administration or related fields.

• MBA or other graduate degree is an asset.

• 10+ years experience in varied Supply Chain roles.

• Experience with Demand and/or Supply Planning is required (experience with both Demand and Supply Planning is highly preferred).

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Lead the segment SCMR, CMOS and Sales & Operations Execution (“S&OE”) processes (including Recovery actions when needed) to orchestrate trade-off decisions with cross-functional and leadership teams to optimize SC performance and delivery of segment strategy.
• Accountable for connectivity of Canadian SCMR and S&OP escalations to Regional SCMR.
• Provide oversight and input into COGS and Indirects/controllables affecting SC cost.
• Monitor and triage operational delivery of SC fundamentals escalation to core (logistics/customer) leaders for critical resolution.
• Develop and implement platform SC strategies to deliver against key metrics with other SC functions optimize strategies and tactics while ensuring full consideration/representation of E2E SC.
• Drive WOW effectiveness with Canadian SC Core, Regional SC, plants and affiliates ties to Canadian Network.
• Monitor critical E2E SC metrics that impact business outcomes and orchestrate crisis management and/or issue resolution with appropriate SC core/regional resources.
• Review joint scorecards monthly with core Leaders to ensure predictable delivery against segment annual targets – Value Leadership, LCCs, Operational Excellence KPIs.
• Collaborate with Core Leaders towards the development of a robust VL pipeline and delivery of VL Targets.
• Enable segment growth and innovation strategies through regional supply network connectivity and Canadian cross-functional partnership.
• Collaborate with peer SC segment leads to develop and implement standard processes across regional SC and within Canada.
• Create specific strategy and project charters to be handed off to PMs or functional resources for detailed vetting and execution.
• Quarterback the SC resources and represent the E2E SC in all business meetings – S&OP and feeders.
• Ensure adequate resources to support segment objectives including SC and Innovation initiatives.

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.

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The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between the below range CAD 108,661.00 - CAD 142,617.00. Please note: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. AI is used as a supporting tool in our recruitment process.