The Role

 

We are looking for a talented and qualified Logistics Manager to join our Supply team. In this position, you will be responsible for all supply chain management duties including selecting carriers, researching shipping methods, assessing budgets, and organising storage.

 

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong attention to detail in order to oversee daily operations and 3PL logistics employees. In addition to having excellent organizational skills, you should also possess in-depth knowledge of logistics and inventory systems.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a team of two associates (Inventory & Planning Analyst and Data Information Analyst)
• Lead and challenge the design, management and continuous improvement of the MARS end-to-end storage and route to market solution ensuring a fit for purpose (current & future) optimised and efficient warehousing & distribution model that achieves budgeted and operational/service goals
• Ensure all service partners; warehousing, freight (Domestic & Blue Water-GOT), customs agents and freight forwarders achieve cost effective and efficient storage and delivery of our products in full and on time to all customers within agreed timeframes
• Manage all costs related to service providers
• Drive and actively support the Business Planning process (S&OP+) through development of Logistics related initiatives negotiated and aligned with customers

 

 

Our successful candidate will have:

• Solid understanding of logistics and Warehouse Management System software
• Outstanding analytical, problem solving and organizational abilities
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of the FMCG industry
• Suitable tertiary education preferred
• Experience in transport and logistics is preferable

 

 

What we will bring:

• An attractive total rewards package, including variable pay component.
• Training and development through our own Mars University
• Flexible working options
• An energetic, open plan workplace

 

What we will bring:

• An attractive total rewards package, including variable pay component.
• Training and development through our own Mars University
• Flexible working options
• An energetic, open plan workplace

 

About us:

What do MARS®, SNICKERS®, EXTRA®, ECLIPSE®, PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, DOLMIO®, MASTERFOODS ® and ROYAL CANIN® have in common? They’re all made by Mars. We’re a family-owned, principle led business that’s been making products for people (and the pets they love) for more than 100 years. Together, our 125,000+ Associates around the world are empowered to take action every day towards the world we want tomorrow. Because we know, the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today.

 

For more information visit careers.mars.com 

 

Mars Australia & New Zealand is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. As we prefer to manage all sourcing directly, introductions via agency will not be accepted.