Logistics Specialist Lead

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Franklin, TN, USA
In-Office
Junior
Food
The Role
Coordinate and manage supplier and subcontractor activities for distribution and transportation operations. Use data management and TMS/routing systems to deliver operational outcomes, provide first-line supervisory support for transactional areas, manage client interactions, and coach colleagues while following established contract and operational protocols.
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Job Description:

Logistics Specialist/Lead

LOGISTICS B4-II  

Franklin, TN

We’re looking for an individual contributor with recognized skills in a specialized role in the field of Distribution/Transportation. 

What are we looking for?  

Minimum

  • Bachelor's Degree OR

  • 2 years of relevant experience in Transportation, Logistics, or Supply Chain​

  • Excellent Verbal Communication ​

  • Ability to builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives 

Preferred

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Transportation, Logistics, or Supply Chain

  • 1-5 years experience in Transportation, Logistics, or Supply Chain; carrier facing

  • Knowledge of transportation Management system applications, routing and dispatch software

What will be your key responsibilities?  

  • Use data management systems to access specific information as and when required. 

  • Carry out a range of supplier management activities, either to support others or to fulfill the requirements of the role.

  • Deliver required outcomes by coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers and acting as a primary point of contact for them while working within an established contract management plan.

  • Help manage clients by carrying out standard activities and providing support to others.

  • Provide operational support services and sometimes act as first-line supervisor of a transactional operations area. Involves using existing systems and protocols.

  • Develop personal capabilities using existing formal and informal training opportunities, while also coaching others as required. 

What can you expect from Mars?  

  • Work with over 130,000 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.  

  • Best-in-class 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.  

Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 2 years relevant experience in Transportation, Logistics, or Supply Chain
  • Excellent verbal communication
  • Ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively with others
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Transportation, Logistics, or Supply Chain
  • 1-5 years experience in Transportation, Logistics, or Supply Chain; carrier facing
  • Knowledge of Transportation Management System applications, routing and dispatch software

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Mc Lean, VA
41,866 Employees
Year Founded: 1911

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.

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