Senior Specialist Design to Value (2 roles)

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Senior Specialist - Design to Value (2 roles)

The Design to Value (Dtv) team exists to drive enterprise-wide value creation by developing and executing an integrated cross-functional Design to Value (DtV) capability. The objective to deliver value through sustained productivity simplification and harmonization across raw materials packaging recipes and processes.

The Senior Specialist is a core member of the Design to Value (DtV) team within Mars Snacking Global R&D. This role exists to deliver value creation by providing consulting-style support to DtV initiatives including product tear downs benchmarking data analysis insight and narrative development and operational support.

This role will leverage experience working across a breadth of change project types in a CPG and/or Operations (R&D/Supply/Procurement) context and strong project management and analytical skills to drive program delivery support cross-functional teams and enable Mars to internalize capabilities traditionally sourced externally.

What are we looking for

Bachelors degree in business Engineering Science or related field
Minimum 5years of experience in consulting operations or project management within CPG manufacturing or related industries.
Experience with product tear downs benchmarking and value diagnostics.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Experience supporting cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities.
Familiarity with productivity simplification and value creation initiatives.
Experience in a client-facing or internal consulting role is preferred

What will be your key responsibilities

Working closey with the Analytics Lead to support analysis to identify dig sites for DtV program opportunities (Regionally and Globally).
Identify gaps in knowledge and data and develop plans to fill these from a variety of internal and external resources.
Conduct product tear downs and diagnostics to identify value creation opportunities across raw materials packaging recipes and processes.
Benchmark internal and external practices synthesizing insights to inform DtV program design and execution.
Develop compelling narratives and presentations to communicate findings recommendations and value cases to stakeholders.
Support the PMO and Director Lead in program management governance and delivery of DtV initiatives.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and regional/global SMEs to gather data share learnings and drive networked improvement.
Contribute to the codification of best practices and the development of internal consulting playbooks.
Assist in tracking and reporting on KPIs (savings growth sustainability simplification project conversion).
Provide operational support for DtV projects ensuring pace quality and alignment with business objectives.
Upskill team members and stakeholders in DtV tools and approaches.

What can you expect from Mars

Work with diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company where were 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.

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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 total compensation package for this position will include variable pay medical and dental benefits participation in 401k plan and paid time off 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 101120.00 - USD 139040.00

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Job Description:Senior Specialist - Design to Value (2 roles)The Design to Value (Dtv) team exists to drive enterprise-wide value creation by developing and executing an integrated cross-functional Design to Value (DtV) capability. The objective to deliver value through sustained productivity simpli...