Job Description:
This position plays a critical role in the Value Chain Operations organization by leading key activities related to: operations performance and its impact in mid and long-term on the business; appropriate allocation and utilization of capital, and excellence in planning.
What are we looking for?
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What will be your key responsibilities?
1. Develop and implement the regional supply strategy taking into account the optimal sourcing matrix from regional sites and global RC/PN network for both dry and wet.
2. Ensure FAB/OGSM delivery with on-going performance tracking and improvement, aligned with global standards.
3. Thought partner for regional VP to shape the regional supply strategies and priorities
4. Translate the APAC supply strategy into CAB activities in support of the strategy with a 10 years horizon and manages the 3 years rolling CAB process and the spend profile for the 4 sites in the APAC region.
5. Responsible to write up of Large minors, Segment & Corporte Major Projects and coordinate the approval processes for all projects.
6. Supporting the development of site master plans across the network to build the CAB 3-5 years road map
7. Lead End-to-End digital transformation agenda: digital is playing a more and more important role in how we improve manufacturing operation efficiency, investment effectiveness, and E2E integration.
8. With the support of the regional champion, lead the deployment of Mars Supply Excellence (MSE) Program across the 4 sites in Royal Canin APAC region.
9. Develop the APAC IE/CI organization and competences in the 4 sites in synchronisation with other Regions and Global Royal Canin IE team
10. Own the operational metrics and reporting from the sites and regional to global Royal Canin and Pet Care segment for periodic/yearly reporting and benchmarks
11. Open eye on the industry trend to engage , catalyst for driving the change/new ideas among the regional VCO LT.
12. Paticipate the APAC regional (Technical leadership team) TLT work-streams including the Do-It-Best program to drive PCCs and LCCs across the entire network. Work closely with commercial to ensure COGS improvement.
13. Drive the Plant OD archtype implementation with site directors
What can you expect from Mars?
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.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
Mars Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mars and has not been reviewed or approved by Mars.
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Healthcare Strength — The benefits package is positioned as comprehensive, with broad medical coverage and additional protections like life insurance and short- and long-term disability. Mental health support is emphasized, including free mental health services and wellbeing programming under initiatives such as Mars Be Well.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is highlighted as market-leading in the U.S., with an example of 18 weeks fully paid for both parents. Additional family-related leave types such as sick time for caregiving and bereavement leave are also described as part of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are described as strong, including 401(k) matching (with a 6% match cited) and pension plans in some cases. The broader package also references retirement savings options and contributions aligned to local market practice, supporting long-term financial security.
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For more than a century, Mars, Incorporated has been driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. This idea is at the center of who we have always been as a global, family-owned business. Today, Mars is transforming, innovating and evolving in ways that affirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us. Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of confectionery, food, and petcare products and services, we employ 133,000 dedicated Associates who are all moving in the same direction: forward. With $40 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world’s best-loved brands including DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M’s®, MILKY WAY®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, ORBIT®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, SKITTLES®, WHISKAS®, COCOAVIA®, and 5™; and take care of half of the world’s pets through our pet health services AniCura, Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, Pet Partners™, and VCA™. We know we can only be truly successful if our partners and the communities in which we operate prosper as well. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our Associates to take action every day to help create a world tomorrow in which the planet, its people and pets can thrive.
