Royal Canin
EU HR Manager Supply Chain F/M/X
Aimargues, Francia
Everything we do is driven by our passion for pets. Across every role and every location around the world, our teams are united by a shared purpose: creating A Better World For Pets. As a truly pet-centric company, we put pets at the heart of everything—from the products we create to the care and expertise we bring to our work. Whether you’re in R&D, manufacturing, customer care, or any of the corporate functions, your contributions make a direct impact on the health of pets everywhere. We’re also deeply committed to the growth and development of our associates, offering opportunities to learn, innovate, and make a difference every day.
- Job Type: varies
- Level: mid-level
- Travel: varies
- Average Salary: $63K-$96K
Success Profile
What makes a successful EU HR Manager Supply Chain F/M/X at Royal Canin? We look for the right mix of the following traits when speaking with you.
- Analytical
- Curious
- Efficient
- Responsible
- Results-driven
- Team player
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Purpose
Connect your passion for pets to the purpose: A Better World For Pets
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Health & Wellbeing
A comprehensive focus on your individual health & wellbeing
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Inclusion
A place where you can belong and be yourself
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Career development
Professional learning offerings, annual personal development plans, Mars University
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Attractive total rewards
Your financial wellbeing through a competitve salary and bonus plan
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Focus on sustainability
We invest in you so you can make a better world
What I love most about Royal Canin is how pet-centric we are—everything we do revolves around improving the lives of pets. It’s not just about creating high-quality products; it’s about living our purpose every day. At the same time, Royal Canin invests in us as associates, helping us grow, develop our skills, and find real meaning in our work. It’s inspiring to be part of a global team that prioritizes both pet health and personal development.
Christina Sermak-Frankowski People & Organization Director, Learning & Culture
Localisation: Aimargues (30 min from Montpellier in France)
Type of contract: Permanent (CDI)
Entity : Royal Canin
At Royal Canin, part of Mars Petcare, we share one purpose: Make a Better World for Pets. We believe that pets make our lives better, and we’re committed to improving their health through science, innovation, and care.
Join a global organization where passionate people and strong brands work together to create a positive impact—starting today.
As EU HR Manager Supply Chain, you will be a strategic talent advisor to our regional Value Chain Operations (VCO) leaders. Your mission: help them achieve their goals through their teams by shaping talent strategies, driving engagement, and building a culture that inspires people to Join, Stay, and Grow.
What are we looking for?
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Manufacturing or a related field (master degree preferred)
10+ years of experience in a similar role, including extensive partnership with senior leaders.
5+ years in a senior regional leadership role within a matrix organization, managing complex talent challenges.
Experience in a multinational CPG environment with centralized HR operations and a COE model.
Proven ability as a great line manager, skilled in building and developing high-performing teams.
Ability to make effective decisions in complex or ambiguous business environments.
Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with experience engaging executive-level audiences.
Cross-functional experience in supply chain or technical functions is advantageous.
Multi-lingual capabilities (relevant to the region/sites supported) is a plus.
The role requires 20%-30% travel.
What will be your key responsibilities?
You will lead strategies that shape our business and culture, including:
Align Talent & Business Strategy: Partner with leaders to design and implement regional talent plans.
Drive Organizational Design & Change: Ensure structures and capabilities support growth.
Shape Culture: Be a role model for Mars’ 5 Principles and foster inclusion.
Enable Talent: Lead succession planning and development reviews.
Collaborate Across Functions: Influence decisions and provide thought leadership.
Develop P&O Capability: Build and inspire a strong team and talent pipeline.
What can you expect from Mars?
Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
You will work in a multicultural environment (more than 40 nationalities) and where your dog will be welcomed by more than 100 other Associates’ dogs at the office!
You will work in a unique campus, which gathers more than 800 Associates working for: the international HQ, the French subsidiary, two laboratories, a kennel and a cattery with more than 200 cats & dogs, and finally the most important factory of the Royal Canin group
Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site.
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