Global Food and Nutrition Logistics Lead

Job Description:

Global Food and Nutrition Logistics Lead

The Global Food & Nutrition Logistics lead will own the creation and deployment of the Global End-to-End logistics strategy & value creation plan in partnership with teams across the globe.

The role will combine extensive logistics functional expertise with a strategic mindset & hands on implementation approach to achieve stretch efficiency and sustainability goals. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain professional with high learning agility to work with new and mature businesses whilst gaining exposure to a wide-ranging stakeholder base.

The successful candidate will be passionate about driving sustainable change in logistics and end-to-end supplychain optimization. With a high level of stand-alone and personal drive they will be able to handle a broad agenda bringing authority credibility and a highly collaborative approach in partnership with all levels in the organization. They will also possess strong executive communication skills and an engaging style for successfulpartnership with senior functional & business stakeholders.

What are we looking for

• Minimum B.A degree in Supply Chain Engineering Business or Equivalent.

• Minimum of 10 years experience in Supply Chain Leadership.

• Operational & Strategic leadership experience in Transportation & Warehousing

• Extensive Logistics functional knowledge in North America European & Global shipping logistics (preference for Food & FMCG)

• Knowledge and experience of supply network design & optimization

• Knowledge of evolving Logistics sustainability best practices in line with industry developments

• Ability to act as an internal continuous improvement consultant to supply chain operations with diverse maturity levels

• Passion for coaching & developing

• Strong track record of driving results and influencing cross-functional teams with & without direct authority.

• Ability to travel regionally & globally as required (<25%)

What will be your key responsibilities

• Co-create the Global Food Logistics Strategy & Deployment plan including sustainability roadmap in partnership with the regions & businesses.

• Drive the evolution of Logistics performance across all performance metrics together with the regions & businesses

• Build Logistics functional competence across the segment in collaboration with the cross-segment communities of expertise

• Partner with Procurement function on strategic and operational initiatives to deliver performance optimization

• Consult and lead strategic projects related to distribution supply network design as required

• Consult and lead on specific improvement projects as required

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.