Job Description:
Bruck an der Leitha (30 min from Vienna)
Mars is one of the world’s largest family-owned consumer goods companies, home to iconic brands like Royal Canin®, Pedigree®, Whiskas®, M&M’s®, and Ben’s Original®. With over 170,000 Associates worldwide, we’re driven by a clear purpose: to create a better world for people and pets. Our decisions are guided by The Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom.
At our Royal Canin® site in Bruck an der Leitha (just 30 minutes from Vienna), more than 350 dedicated Associates work every day to produce tailored nutrition that supports the health and wellbeing of dogs and cats - in Austria and around the globe.
Make an impact at MarsAs a Supply Chain Manager, you are responsible for the entire flow of materials and goods, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and first-class customer service. At the heart of our operations, you'll work with the Plant Manager and cross-functional teams to make performance visible, set priorities and drive impactful improvements. You will challenge the status quo and translate strategy into measurable results. Furthermore, you will actively shape critical investment projects and, as a member of the Site Leadership Team, secure the performance and future viability of the entire site.
What will be your key responsibilities?You own the end-to-end supply chain flow (inbound → production → outbound) and make it run seamlessly.
You ensure outstanding customer service while constantly improving cost and stock efficiency.
You partner closely with the Plant Manager to drive operational excellence, safety and execution on site.
You translate KPIs into clear priorities and use data to actively drive focus and performance.
You connect the dots between Operations, Commercial and Customers to ensure flawless planning and execution.
You lead and grow the Supply Chain team, building engagement, capability and accountability.
You take charge of order management performance, eliminating inefficiencies, fines and penalties.
You proactively drive continuous improvement and digitalization initiatives that move the site forward.
You lead Supply Chain projects end-to-end – from idea to execution and measurable results.
You manage key external partners and drive high performance standards.
You represent the site in regional Supply Chain forums and actively shape the broader Supply Chain agenda.
You support key site priorities such as sustainability, compliance and quality excellence.
You actively promote smarter ways of working, driving standardization, innovation and reduction of obsolete stock.
You hold a Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Business or a related field.
You bring 7+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics or Operations roles and have already stepped into people leadership.
You are fluent in English and speak German (German is optional but advantageous), allowing you to collaborate effectively with local and international stakeholders
You are passionate about customers and stakeholders and know how to build strong partnerships.
You are highly data-driven and use KPIs to steer performance and drive decisions.
You don’t just spot problems – you take ownership and drive solutions.
You thrive in collaboration, move easily across functions and regions, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
You are able to navigate complexity, prioritize effectively and stay focused even when multiple topics compete for attention.
You communicate clearly and confidently across all levels and functions
You have a pragmatic, hands-on mindset combined with a structured and solution-oriented way of working
You are comfortable driving change and continuously improving ways of working rather than maintaining the status quo.
A visible and impactful role as part of the Site Leadership Team, contributing directly to business and operational decisions
A culture of support, flexibility, and inclusion – where your voice matters
Dive into world-class learning from day one, including access to Mars University
Fuel your day with healthy, freshly cooked meals at our onsite restaurant
Flexible working models – plus our dog-friendly office
A gross annual base salary starting at € 90.000,00 (full-time), plus company bonus - higher depending on experience
A benefits package including a company pension plan
Take advantage of global career opportunities within Mar
Enjoy an Associate Assistance Program for mental health & coaching
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Business or related field
- 7+ years experience in Supply Chain, Logistics or Operations roles
- Proven people leadership / team management experience
- Fluent in English
- German language skills (optional, advantageous)
- Strong data-driven mindset and experience using KPIs to steer performance
- Experience driving continuous improvement and digitalization initiatives
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.








