A mutually rewarding experience.

Work. Realize your ambitions. And realize there’s more to being in business than just making a profit. That’s the Mars philosophy. And the opportunity we offer every one of our Associates. An opportunity to take what you do and make it mean more for you, for those around you and for the planet.  What you get here is challenging, interesting work. You get the tools you need to do a great job and you get to have the best possible people on your side to help you do it. And at the same time as getting to find ways to do business better today than we did it yesterday and driving a great career, you also get to build a more enlightened business and drive sustainability.

Because it’s never just about a single person, a single project or a single brand. It’s about how you can grab everything that’s within your reach here and use it to pursue mutual, long-term gain. It’s about having ideas. And ideals. Being prepared to risk failure because the promise of success means we’ll all be a little better off. It’s that mix of integrity and ambition that makes Mars such a special place to work. And why working here is always about more than just a job.

About Mars, Incorporated 

Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN’S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.

 

Customer Logistics Manager - Export

Caribbean & Central America

Reporting to the Supply Chain head of the unit, this position’s primary responsibility is ensuring the successful delivery of goods to international distributors in accordance with unit goals, strategies, standards and company policies and procedures. Developing and maintaining a customer centricity approach, working through direct and indirect reports with external and internal business partners. 

 

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent in International Business, Logistics, Supply Chain & Leadership roles.
• => 5 years of work-related experience.
• Advanced English (oral and written),
• Proficient skills: Office 365, SAP
• Solid organization and planning skills & Results oriented.
• Previous leadership experience preferred

 

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Member of the Supply Chain LT responsible for developing and delivering the business objectives and strategies.
• Ensure carrier compliance with company policies or procedures for product transit or delivery.
• Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, or frequency.
• Analyze all logistics aspects to determine the most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting goods.
• Monitor product import or export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.
• Providing support and collaborate with other functional teams.
• Respond to enquiries and concerns from internal and external customers.
• Focus on service levels, team productivity, sales initiatives, supply chain efficiencies, as well as strategic goals.
• Facilitates, optimizes and leads others to work across geographies and cultures.
• Manages and proactively leads conflict resolution and is escalation contact for internal and external partners across all levels of leadership.
• Manage relationships with key Customers, Sales, and Supply Chain leaders through multiple avenues of communication, including on site Customer Visits and presentations.
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements.
• Direct comprehensive logistical and reverse logistical function for the Customer Logistics Export team, optimizing and coordinating full order cycle.

 

What can you expect from Mars?

• Our unique culture guided by our Five Principles has made us one of the Great places to work in Central America & Caribbean
•  We are an international family business.
• Our associates build their careers by working with our incredible brands and people, being proud of their work today that will ensure a better tomorrow.

 

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.