Job Description

Job Description:

Position Title: Associate Commercial Manager – Category Lead

Reports To: Senior Commercial Manager

Segment: Mars Petcare

Location: Franklin, TN (BRN) - Hybrid

Level of Role

Individual Contributor

Number of Reports

No direct reports

Purpose of Role

The role is responsible for developing and executing supply chain strategies primarily for the delivery of material to the Mars Petcare N.A. sites and third party facilities by partnering with the Strategic Sourcing Managers at Mars Petcare N.A. Secondary responsibilities include the oversight of material supply chains with regards to process adherence and improvement. The position is accountable for exploring opportunities to recommend and execute supply chain optimization strategies. The role operates in a pet friendly, open office environment supporting natural pet nutrition.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 3 + years of relevant business experience in logistics, purchasing, research and development, vendor assurance, or related field.
• Experience in Raw Materials or Packaging materials logistics and/or sourcing.
• Travel Required - up to 20%

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Co creates strategy w/Sourcing and lead Commercial execution
• Lead Supplier Performance Management program with suppliers of assigned category.
• Track and communicate metrics internally and externally (On time, in full, contract adherence, etc..)
• Provide visibility of forecast to suppliers to ensure proper capacity planning and material availability to execute the short and midterm production plan.
• Leads Spot market purchases to close short term supply gaps
• Manage and develop the logistics pipeline for material to Mars Petcare N.A. sites, co-manufacturers, and third-party facilities.
• Interface between Sourcing Managers –suppliers and supply chain operations
• Manage operational Quality & Supplier issues. Own the supplier logistics relationship for material, including communication of material requirements and management of supplier performance.
• Drive and leverage supplier’s capabilities to reduce Mars TCO in the supply chain.
• Deliver Growth Innovation- New Product Launches, Supplier Performance, and Speed to Market of assigned category.
• Total Delivered Cost Reduction
• Working Capital/Cash Management Strategies
• Demonstrate a quality culture in actions, words and spirit.

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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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.