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 Purpose/Overview:

•    The Storeroom Coordinator’s primary responsibilities consist of managing the maintenance storeroom to ensure all the parts that should be there are present and accounted for. They will also be responsible for receiving all non-production related shipments into the building, receiving them in our ERP system and notifying individuals of their arrival and location. The Storeroom Coordinator will also be the back-up for the Purchasing Coordinator.

 

Key Responsibilities:
•    Implement and manage the MSE Storeroom Management System
•    Receives orders into the factory to ensure all goods have been properly received per the purchase order
•    Completes the receiving portion of all POs generated from the Purchasing Coordinator
•    Responsible for the management of 5S and cleanliness of the storeroom and receiving area
•    Diligently works to understand deficiencies in the storeroom and actions against them to close gaps
•    Completes the cycle counts and reports on the results and actions to close the gaps
•    Train as a back-up to the Purchasing Coordinator
•    Orders for parts that fall under the minimum quantity level identified in the CMMS
•    Kits parts that are requested for jobs requested by planners
•    Other duties as assigned
Complexity of Work:
•    Must learn to operate material handling equipment
•    Adherence to site safety regulations including wearing required personal protective equipment such as steel toed safety shoes and other PPE’s as required 
•    Self-motivated with ability to work in a positive team-oriented environment with limited supervision
•    Must have the ability to comprehend and accurately process paperwork in accordance with policies and procedures
•    Familiarity with Microsoft office products, general computer skills desired
•    Flexibility/adaptability coupled with good multi-tasking skills
What is expected of you and others at this level
•    Maintains appropriate licenses, training, and certifications
•    Adheres to all quality guidelines
•    Works under moderate degree of supervision
•    Ability to work overtime as needed
•    Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
•    Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
•    Ability to work quickly and efficiently
•    Ability to communicate effectively with other associates
Physical Requirements:
•    Typical physical demands require full body motion including the ability to perform work while bending, and stooping
•    Typically required lifting and carrying parts and/or equipment weighing 25-80lbs.
 

Context and Scope

•    MSE Storeroom Management is the playbook and the storeroom should function as a service organization. The Storeroom Coordinator should be working with the Technical Team to identify opportunities to make the storeroom better supply parts and resources to increase efficiency of the Technical Team.

 

Education & Professional Qualifications

•    High School Diploma or GED required
•    Microsoft Office proficient

 

Knowledge & Experience

•    1 – 2 years related experience preferred

 

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.