Job Description:
Mars Snacking has an ambition to more than triple its DCom business over the coming years and igniting growth through Supply Chain is one of the strategic opportunities we will capitalize on to help us achieve this goal.
The role of the European Regional DCom Supply Chain Manager is responsible for developing, piloting, and scaling New Fulfilment Model capabilities, accelerating our growth with top DCom customers and through our Mars Unattended Retail - MUR business (e.g. Vending and unattended micro-markets).
What are the top priorities for this role?
Perfect availability for DCom and Mars Unattended Retail, Profitable cold chain and System enablement.
What will be your key responsibilities?
- Supporting development of key digital supply chain capabilities, teaming with global and local markets to determine key intervention areas to address.
- Developing disruptive and viable network roadmaps with cross-functional partners (Packaging/Industrial Engineering/IT/D&A). Translating digital needs into actionable and tangible E2E supply chain workstreams in close partnership with the key markets.
- Conducting proofs of concept with new capabilities, customers and emerging external partners, creating repeatable models and documenting in Playbooks to benefit the wider business.
- Creating and leading global functional communities of practice with regional and market digital supply chain managers, building new capability and supporting a shift of mindset and behaviors.
What do we require for this role?
- Robust and successful experience within supply chain.
- Strong track record of customer facing success and business acumen in working with teams to identify problems to solve, ideating on the art of the possible, and bringing possibilities to life.
- A deep knowledge and experience in general and DCom supply chain operations and proven track record of working with and managing a complex supply chain/business transformation.
- Experience in relationships with digital commerce customers such as Amazon.
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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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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