Job Description:
Manage third-party logistics (3PL) providers and suppliers across Factory-to-Warehouse (FTW) and Factory-to-Customer (FTC) transport, warehousing, parcels, pallets, and consumables within the Nordics. Ensure services, products, and costs are delivered in line with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and contracts.
Act as the primary operational escalation point and lead monthly performance reviews with key logistics partners to maintain high service standards.
Ensure logistics supplier compliance with Mars Distribution Quality Management (DQM) and External Manufacturing Quality Management (EMQM) standards.
Oversee and enforce robust stock control and inventory management practices across all 3PL supplier warehouses and stock locations.
Establish, monitor, and manage comprehensive logistics SLAs and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. Including reporting tools to monitor activity and performance.
Lead strategic Route-to-Market (RTM) analysis to fully align logistics capabilities with broader business, commercial, segment strategies and driving sustainability solutions.
Identify, lead, and deliver on business unit Logistics Do it Best (DiB) and cost-saving initiatives to optimize logistics conversion costs and drive value.
Optimize and streamline the logistics network to drive operational efficiencies, reduce lead times, and elevate customer service standards.
Lead the seamless implementation and compliance monitoring of all key external regulatory and statutory mandates within the logistics network.
Build and maintain highly collaborative, strategic relationships with the European Supply Chain Team to align on regional initiatives, leverage scale, and share best practices.
Serve as the primary technical expert and go-to point of contact for the business unit on all logistics operations.
Provide active involvement and technical logistics support to all segments during promotional events and sales campaigns to ensure seamless product availability and execution.
Influence, align, and deliver on departmental and segment-specific business plans to support overall organizational growth.
Cascade global and group logistics targets and strategies across the business unit while actively sharing best practices within the broader Logistics Manager Community.
Conduct regular on-site audits and visits to regional external warehouses, co-packing facilities, and logistics hubs to ensure operational compliance with Mars Quality, Safety (HSE), and DQM/EMQM standards.
Note: Active, hands-on field involvement is required. Regular regional travel (up to 20%) is an essential requirement of this role to maintain partner relationships and audit facility standards across the Nordic countries. A Full Driving Licence is required.
What do we look for:Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent operational experience).
5+ years of experience in transportation coordination, logistics planning, 3PL management, or warehouse operations roles, preferably within the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) or food manufacturing industry.
Systems Literacy: High proficiency in ERP systems (preferably SAP) and transport management software (TMS). Advanced skills in MS Excel and data analysis tools (such as Power BI) are highly valued.
Problem-Solving: Strong critical thinking and root-cause analysis skills, with a track record of making rapid, logical decisions under pressure when dealing with supply chain disruptions.
Communication & Influencing: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to effectively negotiate with external transport providers, influence senior cross-functional stakeholders, and align commercial expectations.
Resilience & Adaptability: Ability to stay organized, manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously, and navigate complex operational environments with a positive, solutions-oriented mindset.
Prioritisation & Time Management: Proven ability to manage competing demands, prioritize critical tasks, and coordinate complex schedules in a fast-paced supply chain environment.
Results-Focused & Accountable: Driven to achieve and exceed key performance indicators (KPIs), with a strong sense of ownership and a proactive commitment to delivering high-quality operational outcomes.
Pensions
Attractive financial conditions with Business Bonus.
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.
Support in career building through personalized development plan.
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 over 140,000 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
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, engineering, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent operational experience
- At least 5 years of experience in transportation coordination, logistics planning, 3PL management, or warehouse operations
- High proficiency in ERP systems, preferably SAP
- Experience with transport management software
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience with data analysis tools such as Power BI
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-influencing skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex schedules in a fast-paced supply chain environment
- Full driving licence
- Willingness to travel regionally up to 20%
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.
Mars Insights
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.
