Supply Chain Manager (FTC 9 months)

Job Description

Supply Chain Manager at Drinks & Treats (maternity-cover, fixed-term role until the end of 2026)

Location: Slough, UK

Job Description

As a Supply Chain Manager at Drinks & Treats, you will be responsible for setting up and managing our operational ways of working and supply delivery to meet demand requirements. This will be achieved through the management of co-manufacturers, distributors & hauliers as well as Mars factories.

The role is integral to the delivery of our UK plan and, as such, plays a significant role in Drinks & Treats' total business results. As an operationally independent unit within Mars Snacking, this role provides a unique opportunity for cross-functional working and building business breadth.

This role sits within Drinks & Treats, which is an operationally independent, entrepreneurial Unit within Mars Snacking. We operate with Strategic Co-manufacturing and Distributor partners to bring quality products to market with speed and agility. We actively seek to test new opportunities.

We are a demand-led organization that values speed to market, cross-functional working, quick decision-making, and breadth of thinking. The roles in the organization are, by their nature, broader and more flexible in scope.

Whilst we operate independently, Drinks & Treats are strategically connected to the Regional business, offering complementary technologies and bringing our brands into the wider snacking categories.

What will be your responsibilities?

Leadership

• Responsible for the supply chain performance and fit for the future across several different categories
• Operational responsibility for our Strategic UK Distributor partner
• Develop strong relationships with a broad range of stakeholders (Internal and external) to ensure we are the customer and supplier of choice
• Line Management of 3 x professional Supply Planning contractors

Performance & Delivery

• Responsible for the delivery of all supply metrics in your areas– CSL, OTIF, NQCs, Period End accuracy
• Ensure clarity and understanding of the demand forecasts, providing factual challenge as required.
• Provide clarity on supply performance, risks, opportunities and resource requirements to deliver the operating plan.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and leverage opportunities to enable growth and create efficiencies within the team and supply chains, through process, structural or digital improvements.

What are we looking for?

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• 5 years of leadership experience in FMCG Supply Chain (S&OP) planning
• Experience of working with 3rd party co-manufacturers, ideally from start-up through operational running and review
• Exceptional problem- solving skills
• A results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving measurable outcomes
• Knowledge of Import/Export requirements is an advantage
• Experience of working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment is an advantage
• Excellent communication skills with good knowledge of written and spoken English
• Minimum of three days per week in the office, occasional travel to co-manufacturer sites in the UK and EU.
• Individual Contributor Role: This role does not involve direct management but requires significant collaboration across teams.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose-driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.

Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here.

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