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.

 

Job Title     Stockroom Coordinator

 

Job Purpose/Overview

 

Critical role to maintain inventory, ensure parts are available, and, ultimately, prevent downtime in the facility.  Excellent organization skills are necessary.

 

Key Responsibilities

The Stockroom Technician has three primary areas of responsibility:

 

1.           Day -to- Day operation of the Maintenance stock room and parts inventory to support site Operations & Technical activities. 

2.           Development and implementation of ongoing improvements to continuously optimize inventory and drive Key Performance Indicators (KPI) related to Stockroom Excellence

3.           Building, Grounds, Waste management and Material Handling Maintenance Vendor Management   

 

Context and Scope

•            The Stockroom Technician has primary site responsibility for ensuring there is an adequate supply of parts, effectively organized and maintained to support Production Operations and Maintenance Activities.

•            Organize and maintain the stock room

•            Receive parts (physically and in system)

•            Send parts out for rebuild

•            Set up new parts (physically and in system)

•            Remove obsolete parts (physically and in system)

•            Attend daily shift and reliability meetings to stay on top of issues and know how best to support site needs

•            Conduct audits and cycle counts on parts inventory

•            Train associates on proper use of stockroom processes

•            Maintain strong mutuality-based relationships with suppliers and contractors

•            Be available and on-call to address urgent issues and expedite parts delivery as necessary

•            Aids during plant technical emergencies. Establishes vendor contacts, searches for parts and service when necessary, arranges transportation and customs clearance as required.

•            Site “subject matter expert” for purchasing and material management software systems

•            The Stockroom Technician has responsibility for driving Continuous Improvement MSE program with respect to the Maintenance stockroom. As measured by KPIs related to Stockroom Excellence.

 

•            Analyze stockroom activity in conjunction with Site Reliability issues and identify opportunities to optimize parts inventories.

•            Take calculated intelligent risks and get necessary input from other stake holders.

•            With Commercial, negotiate favorable terms with key suppliers.

•            Identify and implement opportunities for vendors to carry parts inventory for us (Vendor Managed Inventory – VMI)

•            Identify and implement opportunities for alternative sourcing of parts (local versus oversees) with the goal of reducing cost, lead time and necessary inventory levels.

•            Develop and maintain cost tracking tools and KPI trackers for Maintenance cost centers.  Review on a weekly basis.  Raise issues as appropriate and follow-through to ensure cost reduction initiatives are effectively implemented.

 

Job Specifications/Qualifications

Education & Professional Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent;

Knowledge / Experience

5 to 10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.  Mars experience preferred. A professional phone presence and ability to interact comfortably and influence all levels of the business and outside vendors. Proficiency with the following computer systems: AMMS/Emaint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook E-Mail, Web browsers. Ability to manage fluctuating timelines and priorities, with proven project management skills. Proven organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop and implement complex systems and procedures. Strong communication skills both verbal and written. An understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and terminology preferred.  Able to operate a forklift and scissor lift. Familiar with International courier shipment protocols. I.e. waybill requirements, Commercial Invoices, Tariff regulations, etc.

 

 

 

 

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.