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 purpose of this role is to provide coordination, direction, and support to the warehouse and operating teams within. This role is also intended to ensure our product is handled, stored, and shipped efficiently while meeting our high-quality standards and maintaining targeted customer service levels. Oversees a team of 16-20 direct shipping-logistics.

 

Key Responsibilities

· Drive continuous improvement activities and challenge business processes that limit the site.

· Coordinate the activities in the warehouse such as: tosh loads, scrap loads, and all trailer movements.

· Responsible for ensuring inbound and outbound shipments are loaded/unloaded on time and accurately.

· Work with operations to establish performance standards, goals, and training needs for all associates.

· Responsible for warehouse sanitation, inventory accuracy, and maintenance.

· Ensure the material inbound and outbound is continuously being inventoried, audited, and stored for maximization of space and required movement

· Responsible for coordinating the needs of the warehouse with Operations and the Flow team on a continuous basis.

· Be prepared to join and facilitate conversations on logistical concerns and improvements.

· Line manager with managing shipping operators and shipping coordinators

· Serve as the back up for the Flow Manager

 

Context and Scope

· Using tools such as Navision and ITrack as part of their daily work.

· Interfacing with plant associates, distribution centers, and trucking companies.

· This role is primarily a Monday through Friday day shift role however, after hours will be required as needed to support the business.

 

Job Specifications/Qualifications

 

Education & Professional Qualification

· Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain preferred

· Associate degree and/or 5+ years of work experience in related discipline

 

Knowledge & Experience

· Knowledge of Navision and ITrack. They must also understand of how these systems interface with each other.

 

 

 

 

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.