Job Description:

As part of the Global Innovation Process Model we need to find new ways to accelerate deployment of our ‘Accelerate the Winners’ & New Innovations.  To enable this we need to ensure we maximize scale/pace to unlock supply for affiliate markets and have the right infrastructure, processes and decision making protocols for world class deployment.

This role is the guardian of affiliate project pipeline for execution support focusing on product, process & packaging needs when product is sourced from a Market different than the Region where it'll sell. In order to deliver our agreed affiliate activity pipeline in the most effective and efficient way a role is required to handle this complexity.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree

5+ years of experience in R&D

Experience in Product, Process or Packaging

Proven ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment

Risk Assessment and Root Cause Analysis expertise

Up to 20% travel

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree Food Science or science related technical field

Global working experience

Proven ability to transfer technical knowledge and skills

Project Management experience and expertise

What will be your key responsibilities?

Will provide required R&D product, process & packaging inputs to ensure scope of the project in good quality and proper guidance for markets

Is expected to support the overall technical project pipeline and alignment with Make Market activities to ensure a cohesive implementation for all R&D deliverables for the affiliate portfolio for Dry, Wet and Treats Petfood

Will Co-lead with the Make Market all the R&D activities (product, process and pack) In the execution of the Affiliate projects

Is responsible for supporting the requesting market in the registration processes as well as collecting Information for claims substantiation.

Is responsible for the input into the viability & feasibility assessment with the Global R&D team for deployment markets.

Will Inform and manage complexity in Make Market providing technical solutions of packaging and processes as well as any Co-Pack solutions, co-man solutions, affiliate adaptations, etc

Is responsible to run Feasibility Risk Assessment in the Make Market before projects are approved to guarantee a clear resource allocation when projects are brought for approval at the Make Market.

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.

Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Mars does not sponsor visas for this role.

This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.

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.