Global Food and Nutrition Logistics Lead

Global Food and Nutrition Logistics Lead

The Global Food & Nutrition Logistics lead will own the creation and deployment of the Global End-to-End logistics strategy & value creation plan in partnership with teams across the globe.

The role will combine extensive logistics functional expertise with a strategic mindset & hands on implementation approach to achieve stretch efficiency and sustainability goals. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain professional with high learning agility to work with new and mature businesses whilst gaining exposure to a wide-ranging stakeholder base.

The successful candidate will be passionate about driving sustainable change in logistics and end-to-end supply chain optimization. With a high level of stand-alone and personal drive they will be able to handle a broad agenda, bringing authority, credibility and a highly collaborative approach in partnership with all levels in the organization. They will also possess strong executive communication skills and an engaging style for successful partnership with senior functional & business stakeholders.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum B.A degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or Equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in Supply Chain Leadership.
• Operational & Strategic leadership experience in Transportation & Warehousing
• Extensive Logistics functional knowledge in North America, European & Global shipping logistics (preference for Food & FMCG)
• Knowledge and experience of supply network design & optimization
• Knowledge of evolving Logistics sustainability best practices in line with industry developments
• Ability to act as an internal continuous improvement consultant to supply chain operations with diverse maturity levels
• Passion for coaching & developing
• Strong track record of driving results and influencing cross-functional teams with & without direct authority.
• Ability to travel regionally & globally as required (<25%)

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Co-create the Global Food Logistics Strategy & Deployment plan, including sustainability roadmap, in partnership with the regions & businesses.
• Drive the evolution of Logistics performance across all performance metrics together with the regions & businesses
• Build Logistics functional competence across the segment in collaboration with the cross-segment communities of expertise
• Partner with Procurement function on strategic and operational initiatives to deliver performance optimization
• Consult and lead strategic projects related to distribution supply network design as required
• Consult and lead on specific improvement projects as required

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.