Supply Chain Manager (FTC 9 months)

Slough - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Supply Chain Manager at Drinks & Treats (maternity-cover fixed-term role until the end of 2026)

Location: Slough UK

Job Description

As a Supply Chain Manager at Drinks & Treats you will be responsible for setting up and managing our operational ways of working and supply delivery to meet demand requirements. This will be achieved through the management of co-manufacturers distributors & hauliers as well as Mars factories.

The role is integral to the delivery of our UK plan and as such plays a significant role in Drinks & Treats total business results. As an operationally independent unit within Mars Snacking this role provides a unique opportunity for cross-functional working and building business breadth.

This role sits within Drinks & Treats which is an operationally independent entrepreneurial Unit within Mars operate with Strategic Co-manufacturing and Distributor partners to bring quality products to market with speed and agility. We actively seek to test new opportunities.

We are a demand-led organization that values speed to market cross-functional working quick decision-making and breadth of thinking. The roles in the organization are by their nature broader and more flexible in scope.

Whilst we operate independently Drinks & Treats are strategically connected to the Regional business offering complementary technologies and bringing our brands into the wider snacking categories.

What will be your responsibilities

Leadership

Responsible for the supply chain performance and fit for the future across several different categories
Operational responsibility for our Strategic UK Distributor partner
Develop strong relationships with a broad range of stakeholders (Internal and external) to ensure we are the customer and supplier of choice
Line Management of 3 x professional Supply Planning contractors

Performance & Delivery

Responsible for the delivery of all supply metrics in your areas CSL OTIF NQCs Period End accuracy
Ensure clarity and understanding of the demand forecasts providing factual challenge as required.
Provide clarity on supply performance risks opportunities and resource requirements to deliver the operating plan.

Continuous Improvement

Identify and leverage opportunities to enable growth and create efficiencies within the team and supply chains through process structural or digital improvements.

What are we looking for

Educated to degree level or equivalent
5 years of leadership experience in FMCG Supply Chain (S&OP) planning
Experience of working with 3rd party co-manufacturers ideally from start-up through operational running and review
Exceptional problem- solving skills
A results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving measurable outcomes
Knowledge of Import/Export requirements is an advantage
Experience of working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment is an advantage
Excellent communication skills with good knowledge of written and spoken English
Minimum of three 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 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 a company bonus.

Mars is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities long-term health conditions or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here.

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Job Description:Supply Chain Manager at Drinks & Treats (maternity-cover fixed-term role until the end of 2026)Location: Slough UKJob DescriptionAs a Supply Chain Manager at Drinks & Treats you will be responsible for setting up and managing our operational ways of working and supply delivery to mee...