Flow Manager P1 at Mars

This role is a key-critical position in the success of the organization in providing leadership within the Factory Supply Chain and Factory Leadership Teams.  The main purpose of the role is to provide the leadership to ensure effective and efficient procurement, storage and supply of raw material and packaging for the factory to operate at its optimal efficiency rates and cost parameters.  The role is also responsible for the factory scheduling function and this requires efficient planning to improve customer service levels for local and exports markets. This role is an important lever in driving efficiency throughout the end-to-end value chain by constantly striving for continuous improvement through optimal inventory levels by measuring and improving performance within budgetary requirements and reducing waste. Leadership to the team(s) – developing and nurturing a culture of motivated, engaged, and high performing Associates by actively harnessing diversity, equity and inclusivity. This role also needs to lead, develop and manage the Flow team in line with Great Line Management (GLM).

What are we looking for?

• Inspirational People Leader - Lead the flow team to ensure associates are motivated, engaged and developed leveraging our 5Principles
• Develop functional strategy for the factory supply chain and deliver milestones for the operationalization of raw material and packaging availability, harnessing systems capabilities
• Active collaboration with the end-to-end Value Chain Operations team in determining the inventory levels for each raw material and pack and put them in place accordingly to ensure factory operations continuity and service level.
• Optimize the supply chain to reduce volatile sourcing lead times and maintain accurate stock levels of Raw Materials, Packaging by co-ordinating procurement
• Implement inventory management processes to manage inventory health and minimize stock write-offs and inventory variances – cost optimisation
• Implementation and optimization of processes, interfaces and collaborations inside the Flow department and within the VCO community to ensure an efficient and successful ways of working

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Role model by upholding and actively leading with the 5 Principles and by creating a great place to work through the creation of an engaging and productive working environment
• Responsible for the Health, Safety and well-being of Associates and Contractors working within the warehouses and Flow operations
• Support & promote Site safety and health
• Active governance and compliance champion within the business
• Improve quality metrics in support of service to factory and to the markets
• Drive optimal inventory management processes and procedures in support of factory operations at all times
• Drive the cost-leadership agenda within the Flow operations by tracking budgeted costs, productivity objectives and quality standards (supplying, planning, packaging and warehousing processes)
• Consistent application of the MARS Food Safety and Food Defense strategies
• Manage and lead
• Factory scheduling improvement initiatives
• Raw material and packaging inventory supply and holding methods
• Continuous improvement initiatives (with support of CI Team)
• Provide coaching to direct reports and manage direct team performance
• Establish program & documents for training in line with E&T Pillar direction and mandate
• Identify & report cross training needs & opportunities within the department for optimizing and synchronizing the performances in end to end operations
• Develop training materials and update SOPs in line with identified gaps and opportunities
• Active participation in Factory Leadership Team, Management meetings and E2E VCO and collaboration teams
• Participation in the factory connection points
• Provide any requested documentation to other Departments according to internal rules
• Plant Factory Supply Chain KPIs
• Collect data and provide statistics on plant activities related to Factory Supply Chain department, continuous improvement mindset

JOB SPECIFICATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree in Supply Chain & Logistics Management (MBA is a plus)
• 5 – 10 years’ experience within a similar role in a FMCG environment
• 5-10 years’ experience in Raw Material Procurement, inventory management /warehousing/Logistics/ production planning & international logistics (imported raw materials and packaging)
• 5 years’ experience in factory supply chain-related industry
• Ability to make timely, consistent and well-balanced decisions
• English: read, written, spoken (advanced)
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite
• 5+ years People Leadership Experience
• 5+ years root cause analysis & problem-solving experience
• 5+ years’ experience in Business Analysis & Financial knowledge