Supply Chain Project Manager at Mars, Incorporated in Saint Charles, Missouri

Job Description:

Job Description:

Supply Chain Project Manager:
The SC Project Manager has overall responsibility for facilitating the planning and execution of product and launch projects in terms of launch execution and post launch evaluation. The SC Project Manager will partner with Commercial, Activity Management, Marketing or Sales, (the Activity Champion - whomever is leading the activity), to facilitate and manage the scoping, planning, and timing of any given project. The role is responsible for leading project teams to successfully plan, execute projects and minimize write offs. This will allow for focus on execution, improved visibility to risks and issues, and will help to establish a culture of discipline and excellence in execution.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree in Business or closely related scientific or technical disciplines would be required


• 5+ years of business experience, including 2+ year of Project Management experience or related work (preferably in supply chain or related area)


• Experience across multiple business functions desired


• Ability to flex style in a multicultural environment


• Proven ability to work in a team environment and on high performing teams


• Strong communication, listening, and influencing skills

What will be your key responsibilities?

SC Project Management:

• Facilitate the cross-functional team to define the Critical Success Factors,


• conduct the Risk Assessment and determine write off scenarios for all activities and develop project timelines.


• Responsible for Post Development Brief and managing the project through post launch.


• Understand the business process and use it to plan and deliver the project to the highest levels.


• Ensure compliance of activity process among cross-functional team members.


• Manage the activity until a level of stability is achieved with in-store activity.


• Coordinate with Business Partners and the Activity Champions to ensure Post-Launch Review is completed in timely manner and learnings are incorporated into subsequent projects.


• Propose changes to the process and/or system for purposes of improvement.

Building Effective Teams:

• Set up and chair project team meetings, resolve cross-functional issues, and manage the communication flow between all functions and levels within the organization.


• Keep team members motivated to achieve commitments. Update team members on progress of the activity and ensure inputs from all functions are on time and as required.


• Assist in the implementation of reduced lead-times.


• Identify critical decisions and ensure full sign-on to agreed solutions.


• Ensure that the project plan is developed, and all members of the Project Team sign on to and deliver it.


• Present activity, status, progress, measurements, and issues to local factory, commercial, Activity Managers, and brand leader as required.


• Recommend when to proceed or to stop the project.

Project Governance:

This role governs adherence of projects to the RC Activity Management gate process. This includes making clear and visible all deliverables required at each stage and ensuring that project plans in place at each gate passing will deliver the Critical Success Factors agreed for the project. Commitment to Quality: Demonstrate a quality culture in actions, words, and spirit.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 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.

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.