VAS Supply Chain Project Manager

Job Description:

VAS Supply Chain Project Manager

Hackettstown, NJ, Chicago, IL, and Battle Creek, MI

We want you to join our Supply Chain Display Management team as a VAS Supply Chain Project Manager! You will collaborate with various teams to ensure our promotion events are delivered on time and in full. With your proactive, motivated, and team-oriented attitude, you will be a great fit for our team. The Project Manager owns the project pipeline and commercialization process for new displays and special projects.

What are we looking for?

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s Degree of Marketing or Business
• 6 year's experience in Project Management, managing product commercialization, packaging project pipelines, or value-added services (VAS) within a supply chain environment.
• 4 years of experience leading complex retail customization projects, including repacks, stickering, quality containment initiatives, and promotional displays.
• Previous experience managing promotional events projects for Value Added Services (VAS) Co-pack locations
• Proven experience with cost-tracking, managing project labor pricing, and maintaining contract pricing structures.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, SharePoint and Microsoft Office suite) and project management tools, alongside a solid understanding of retail packaging compliance standards.
• Proven track record representing business interests in external manufacturing reviews, sourcing evaluations, and quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with key suppliers.
• Ability to perform analytical functions to resolve issues and identify opportunity areas
• Ability to work cross functionally within Kellanova and with external manufacturing companies
• Strong track record of managing site-specific production scheduling and rapidly resolving operational bottlenecks in high-velocity warehouse environments.
• Advance proficiency in supplier relationship management
• Ability to work in an environment which sometimes includes multiple and conflicting priorities
• Ability to travel 10-15% to the VAS site locations you will be supporting.
  
  

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Own project pipeline and commercialization process for new displays and special projects.
• Manage Packaging Work Requests (PWRs) and Display Work Requests (DWRs).
• Coordinate approval and execution of new display projects.
• Develop and communicate production instructions to 3PLs.
• Manage project labor pricing and contract pricing maintenance.
• Lead special projects such as repacks, stickering, and quality initiatives.
• Represent VAS in external manufacturing and sourcing reviews.
• Support site-specific planning activities.

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.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

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