Mars Inc

Operations Category Manager

Mars Inc$95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
  • Experience in Commercial, Supply Chain, or Project Management roles.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Exceptional planning and organizational abilities.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Represent commercial packaging in growth projects, collaborating with R&D and suppliers.
  • Lead and implement supply security and cash projects, managing tender processes.
  • Implement Supplier Performance Management to enhance service and efficiency.
  • Serve as the key contact for commercial operations in packaging categories/sites.
  • Conduct regular operational calls with site packaging planners.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Company bonus included.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Commercial Operations Manager
The purpose of the role is to keep our factories running smoothly, lead and support supplier enabled business growth, cash and value projects, implement commercial (procurement) strategies and drive improved service and performance through our supplier base.

What are we looking for?

Bachelors degree or Equivalent

Relevant experience working within Commercial, Supply Chain or Project Management type of roles

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent planning and organizational skills

What will be your key responsibilities?

Representing commercial (packaging) in growth (Quest) projects for your sites; collaborating with R&D packs team and connecting with suppliers to deliver new packaging solutions on time and for the best price.

Leading/implementing supply security, value leadership and cash projects for your sites including tender process implementation and associated qualification of new suppliers.

Implement Supplier Performance Management and operational excellence at your suppliers, building effective relationships and driving continuous improvement in service and efficiency through formal review meetings and informal connections

Represent commercial operations packaging as key contact for your categories/sites: Leading regular (weekly/bi-weekly) operational calls with site (inbound) packaging planners

An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

About Mars Inc

Mars, Incorporated is an American multinational manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products. It was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Mars operates in six business segments: Petcare, Chocolate, Wrigley, Food, Drinks, and Symbioscience. Some of its most popular brands include M&M's, Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, Skittles, and Pedigree. The company is known for its commitment to sustainability and has set a goal to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 67% by 2050.
Learn more about Mars Inc
Size
125,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1911

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