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Co Manufacturing Operations Manager- Franklin, TN
Mars
Co-Manufacturing
Ops Manager – Franklin, TN
The
role is leading the strategy execution support and supply chain management of
co-manufacturing activities for Mars Pet Nutrition NA. The role is critical
in supporting our external manufacturing supply chain in
order to support Mars Pet Nutrition NA growth and innovation agenda,
ensuring flawless execution of co-packing activities. This role will also
focus on driving value creation and security of supply for Mars.
What are we
looking for?
- Bachelor’s degree is required
with emphasis in supply chain/economics/business
- 3+ years commercial (procurement)
and/or supply chain experience
- Food Industry experience
preferred
- Computer skills advanced to use
data input and retrieval systems, spreadsheets, word processors and
formulation applications are required.
What would be
your key responsibilities?
- Support forecasting activities
between Planning team and Suppliers/Co-Manufacturers.
- Support invoice and PO
resolution.
- Work through issues with Co-Man
production bottlenecks or material shortages.
- Act as the liaison between the
Sourcing Managers, Suppliers, and Supply Chain Operations Associates
with regards to forecasts, volumes, and product movements.
- Problem solve and manage Supplier
Quality issues from the Operations perspective.
- Drive and leverage supplier’s
capabilities to reduce Mars TCO in the supply chain.
- Define and execute Inventory
reduction opportunities across the entire Co-Manufacturer network.
- Negotiate and contract one off
purchases as needed for business continuity.
- Identifying continuous
improvement opportunities to deliver savings back to business &
challenge current processes deliver a more efficient supply-chain.
- Work closely and collaboratively
on the day-to-day issue management with the Supply and Quality &
Food Safety teams. The job holder needs to influence development of
these activities and identify continuous improvement opportunities to
deliver savings back to business.
- Demonstrate a quality culture in
actions, words, and spirit.
- Work closely and collaboratively
on the day-to-day issue management with the entire Supply Chain team
including EMQA.
- The job holder needs to influence
development of these activities and identify continuous improvement
opportunities to deliver savings back to business.
What
can you expect from Mars?
- The opportunity to learn, develop
and take charge of your own career.
- An industry competitive
compensation package including generous benefits
- Commitment to our Purpose and our
Five Principles.
- An environment where all
Associates feel valued, supported and
comfortable being themselves at work.
- The opportunity to work cross
functionally, add value and impact a better world for generations to
come.
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