Job Description:
The role as part of the cPLM team will map the E2E processes that Involve product lifecycle management (ranging from process for raw materials specifications, suppliers collaboration, generation of formulas, pack specifications, labelling , finished goods specs etc) and design and adapt processes and WoW to match the global template design processes and systems and deliver the expected efficiencies. Furthermore It will map out any organizational changes needed to deliver the expected efficiencies.
Beyond design, the role will partner with key stakeholders and deployment teams across all transversal functions (R&D,VCO and Demand) and regions to successfully this role will define the necessary organizational changes needed and be the driver for change management to deploy the "to be" end state, considering the change journey for associates, interdependencies, and sequencing with the other elements of EOS and value delivery.
This job will ensure the full integration of the Core-PLM into core business processes within their remit to ensure all
relevant business processes are accountable for delivering ESG value, facilitating business transformation, and
embedding non-financial data where applicable to drive Core-PLM goals and imperatives.
Education & Professional Qualifications
- University degree
Knowledge / Experience
- Deep experience in current E2E processes used in R&D, Activity Management, Spec Management, Innovation, In Royal Canin corresponding systems.
- Minimum 5years of experience in either R&D/SQA/Activity Management (Ideally 7+) candidates who have had experience In more than one of the functions will be definitely be preferred
- Experience and comfort working in a matrixed organization, ideally in a large
- multi-national setting
- Adept at Influencing, collaborating, and managing conflicting
- needs across diverse stakeholders.
What will be your key responsibilities?
PLAN CREATION - Working in partnership with the Idea to Market PLM team and different functions across RC, build and sequence a fully integrated E2E process plan for Idea to Market by designing/deploying the signature elements (L5 process, digital core/data, organization, mindsets, and behaviors).
Represent Royal Canin in the Core-PLM transformation project forums where E2E process is discussed . Collaborate with the corporate team and the other segments to ensure we design an industry leading process and system landscape that benefits all segments while achieving the Pet Care and Royal Canin vision.
- Design (with the corporate team) the process evolution, future WoW and OD needed to deliver the transformation benefits expected from cPLM
- Design for and consider change journey for key stakeholder groups to drive engagement.
- Develop and deploy robust, objective metrics to consistently measure reality vs intent on experience.
- Identify process elements and big bets critical to delivering on “experience promise” for associates.
- Align with Idea to Market PLM team (scope leads product, pack and orchestration) and peers across the EOS team (DT partners) to ensure delivery of the program
- Align on ways of working (within and outside EOS) to secure optimum business benefit.
- Accountability for Future Back Process Design & deployment to L5, with accompanying digital core design,
- Partnering DT to ensure digital core design, data hierarchy and integration, leveraging agile WoW.
- Own process and digital core connectivity between the relevant L2 processes to the remainder of Core-PLM
- On behalf of Core-PLM, lead the Interface with other mega processes.
- Engage and align with Core-PLM team and In particular co-created and collaborate with the other scope leads to ensure that there Is a seemless transition from systems and process to enhance the user experience
- Engage and align with E2E BPO from other segments and others functions.
- Value Creation -Deliver the identified value creation opportunities for Core-PLM and support the realization of other opportunities.
- Manages complex stakeholder management peers from the other EOS functions
- Mentors junior associates
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.
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Skills Required
- University degree
- At least 5 years of experience in R&D, SQA, or Activity Management
- Deep experience with end-to-end processes in R&D, Activity Management, Specification Management, or Innovation
- Experience with corresponding Product Lifecycle Management systems
- Experience working in a matrixed organization
- Ability to influence, collaborate, and manage conflicting needs across diverse stakeholders
- Seven or more years of experience
- Experience across more than one relevant function
- Experience in a large multinational organization
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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What We Do
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.
