Supply Planning Capability Lead

Title: Supply Planning Capability Lead

Location: VEG site Veghel Netherlands

Segment: Snacking

Contract type: Permanent. Full Time. Hybrid.

Ready to Reimagine the Future of Supply Chains

Are you passionate about cutting-edge supply network planning Do you get excited by the challenge of delivering a Mars bar to a local shop from a global supply chain What if you could be at the heart of a digital revolution at a world-renowned company

Mars is strengthening its Planning Center of Excellence (CoE) the engine that powers our human-centric digital transformation. Were looking for a Supply Capability Lead to join this dynamic team and help shape the future of our supply chain in Europe.

This isnt just another planning role. Youll be a digital catalyst a change agent and a key leader driving the future of our operations.

What are we looking for

Were seeking an inspiring leader with a passion for supply chain innovation.

You have:

• BSc or BA in supply chain management science and/ or engineering. Master or advanced degree (science or business) preferred.
• 5- 8 years of supply chain management and planning experience for global or multi-plant CPG/FMCG company Knowledge/ Experience. Certification in Production and Inventory Management will be a plus.
• Excellent communication in English.

You are:

• A Digital Thinker: Youre savvy with the latest digital tools and trends and can see how they apply to real-world operations.

• A Change Catalyst: You thrive on transformation and have a knack for bringing people along on the journey.

• A Content Expert: You have a deep understanding of supply planning and are ready to think beyond the boundaries of current operations.

• A Collaborative Leader: You believe in the power of a connected transparent and agile team.

What are your responsibilities

How Youll Make a Tangible Impact. As the Supply Capability Lead youll move beyond theory and into action.

You will:

• Shape the Strategy: Co-lead the design of our end-to-end supply chain planning strategy.

• Build the Future: Define ambitious goals and create the roadmap to achieve them securing alignment with key stakeholders.

• Drive the Digital Agenda: Take charge of selecting implementing and enhancing the tools that will power our E2E collaboration.

• Innovate and Automate: Lay the groundwork for user-guided process automation (BPA) and standardize processes to create a smarter more efficient operating model.

• Monitor and Improve: Keep a pulse on daily execution to identify critical gaps and opportunities for improvement in real-time.

• Lead the Community: Establish and facilitate a community of practice bringing experts and decision-makers together to foster innovation and share best practices.

• Educate and Empower: Create and deliver learning materials to educate leaders managers and planners on new digitally connected ways of working.

If youre ready to practice your digital muscle and help us build the future we want to hear from you.

Join us and be part of a team that is digitally reimagining the way Mars works for the benefit of our people customers and consumers!

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