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top 3 scores:
94%

Location flexibility

91%

Hours flexibility

90%

Autonomy

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Job Description

Job Description:

As a Supply Chain Manager at Drinks and Treats, you will be responsible for setting up and managing operational ways of working and supply delivery to meet demand requirements. This will be achieved through the management of co-manufacturers, co-packers, distributors & haulers, as well as various Mars factories. The role operates across multiple markets.

The diversity of this role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop business breadth and strategic thinking in a demand-driven environment.

Salary: £56,000 - £70,000, annual bonus, benefits

What are we looking for?

  • Strong experience in FMCG Supply Chain (S&OP) planning or related functions.

  • Experience of working with 3rd party co-manufacturers, ideally from start-up through operational running and review.

  • Exceptional problem-solving skills.

  • A drive to make things happen, a results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving measurable outcomes.

  • Knowledge of import/export requirements is an advantage.

  • Minimum of two days per week in the office, occasional travel to co-manufacturer sites in the UK and EU.

  • Individual Contributor Role: This role does not involve direct management but requires significant collaboration across teams.

What will be your key responsibilities?

  • Responsible for the supply chains across several different categories.

  • Managing supply vs demand to ensure that capacity is available to deliver against CSL & OTIF targets now and in the future.

  • Set up new supply chains as necessary, agreeing & managing operational ways of working with 3rd party co-manufacturers, distributors, haulers, and warehouses.

  • Ensure period-end procedures are followed and full stock reconciliation is achieved.

  • Provide Segment Heads and the Head of Operations with regular updates on supply performance, risks, Opportunities & resource gaps to deliver the operating plan.

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’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 a company bonus.

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Open to compressed hours
Sabbaticals
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
24 days annual leave + bank holidays
“Pawternity” leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Bank holiday swaps

We asked employees of Mars UK what it's like to work there, and this is what they told us.

Location flexibility
94%
Employees are very happy with their working location freedom
Hours flexibility
91%
Employees are very happy with the flexibility in the hours they work
Benefits
84%
Employees are very happy with the benefits their company offers
Work-life balance
80%
Employees feel that they can switch off quite easily from work
Role modelling
81%
Employees feel that flexible working is part of the culture
Autonomy
90%
Employees feel they have complete autonomy over getting their work done

Additional employee ratings
(these do not contribute to the FlexScore®)

Diversity
75%
Employees feel that the diversity is good and there are continued efforts to improve it
Inclusion
78%
Employees feel that the culture supports equity and inclusivity well
Culture
86%
Employees feel like it is a really great environment to work in
Mission
84%
Employees feel very excited about and aligned with the company mission
Salary
70%
Employees feel that their salary is good and matches the value they bring

Working at Mars UK

Company employees

4,000 In the UK

Gender diversity (male:female)

57:43

Currently Hiring Countries

Brazil

France

Ireland

Spain

United Kingdom

United States

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Awards & Achievements

1st – Large companies

1st – Large companies

Flexa100 2024
Consumer Goods

Consumer Goods

Industry awards 2023
3rd – Large companies

3rd – Large companies

Flexa100 2023
Retail & Ecommerce

Retail & Ecommerce

Industry awards 2022