Job Purpose/Overview

The Supply Chain Development manager acts as the business process expert for existing and future Supply Chain processes across the North Europe cluster. He or She is responsible for deploying and implementing the market Do It Best ‘DiB’ (Cost, Service and Sustainability) programme, both from an Annual Execution Plan and long-term strategic perspective as well as driving / designing new capabilities across the end-to-end supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads development of Supply Chain performance and capabilities across the North Europe Cluster (UKI and Nordics), taking a continuous improvement mindset toward driving Quality, Service for our customers and cost effectiveness / value for our business

• Leads deployment of new technical & digital solutions across cluster (e.g. processes, systems, tools)

• Drives standardisation and harmonisation of process and reporting across cluster

• Proactively identifies gaps and opportunities to drive continuous process improvement and DiB (‘Do It Best’) programme across Cost (5% target savings YoY) and Sustainability (8% Co2 intensity reduction YoY)

• Leads continuous improvement of Cost to Serve tool and mindset. Drives adoption through the unit and projects manages CTS initiatives through to delivery

• Project manages 3PL tender process in collaboration with MGS / Mars Procurement and will lead subsequent 3PL relocations if applicable, ensuring best in class transitions with loss of service minimised

• Support the implementation of changes to RTM

• Represents the North Europe cluster in regional Supply Chain Development and Sustainability forums

• Building of standard operating procedures and assisting with training for implementation

• Acts as PMO for project delivery across Supply Chain

• Acts as Logistics Sustainability & EPR champion for unit

Job Specifications/Qualifications 

• Bachelors or Masters degree

• Fluent English

• Fluency in Scandinavian language is preferred

• Significant prior experience in market Supply Chain (logistics, distribution, warehousing, 3PL management, supply chain management) within a global / European business

• Must demonstrate successful project management experience with supply chain/logistics management.

• Strong analytical skills (use of digital tools such as Power BI is an advantage)

• Strong influencing skills to senior management

• Strong collaboration skills and effectiveness in working in a matrix organization

• LEAN concept and tools & value stream mapping

• Ability to lead and facilitate effective meetings with a mix of functions and management levels

What can you expect from Mars & Royal Canin?

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

• Pensions

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package

• Affordable workplace lunches

• Fitness allowance and free access to Gym at workplace

• A modern and pet friendly office environment.

• Comprehensive safety and well-being benefits, including life insurance, health insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.

• On-line shop with attractive discounts on our products that your family and friend are going to love.

• Possibility to participate in volunteering initiatives during working hours.

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re 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.