Global Food and Nutrition Logistics Lead
Mars
Chicago, IL
Business Management / Project / Planning, Manufacturing / Production
Job Description:
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 & WarehousingExtensive Logistics functional knowledge in North America, European & Global shipping logistics (preference for Food & FMCG)Knowledge and experience of supply network design & optimizationKnowledge of evolving Logistics sustainability best practices in line with industry developmentsAbility to act as an internal continuous improvement consultant to supply chain operations with diverse maturity levelsPassion 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 (
What will be your key responsibilities?
The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 0.00 - USD 0.00
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 & WarehousingExtensive Logistics functional knowledge in North America, European & Global shipping logistics (preference for Food & FMCG)Knowledge and experience of supply network design & optimizationKnowledge of evolving Logistics sustainability best practices in line with industry developmentsAbility to act as an internal continuous improvement consultant to supply chain operations with diverse maturity levelsPassion 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 (
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
- 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.
The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 0.00 - USD 0.00