Area Logistics Manager (Scudder)

Mars•Kansas City, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Mars Petcare is seeking a Logistics Area Manager to join our exciting pet food business at a manufacturing plant in Kansas City, MO. We focus our attention on the unique needs of cats and dogs. That obsession with detail allows us to deliver precise, effective nutrition and help them become their magnificent best. A member of the Mars Petcare leadership team, the Area Logistics Manager is a strategic level support position at a high-volume site providing multiple technologies to the Mars Petcare network and directly to customers. This position will support end-to-end ownership and responsibility for the logistics organization at the site, including inbound raws & packs, warehousing, OB logistics, yard management, and transportation. The position requires excellent team building & management, working closely with supply leadership, scheduling, demand planning, commercial, RDC network, transportation providers, and other corporate functions to support network logistics goals and provide excellent service internally and to end customers.

Requirements

BS / BA Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field preferred
5+ years’ experience in Logistics or Supply Chain Management can be substituted for education.
3+ years managing people.
Strong knowledge of SAP, JDA or Red Prairie WMS, ISO, Quality Management Systems, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Food Safety
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate, influence, negotiate, motivate, and lead a team.
Ability to lead multiple teams across different areas of operation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Effectively communicate and influence at all levels of the organization, including the reporting and presentation of data.
Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Nexus)
Ability to transfer procedures and training experiences to others.
Flexibility to adapt to regularly changing priorities and quality issues.
Ability to handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

Implement Supply Chain Strategies in line with the OGSM.
Identify and eliminate “supply chain” constraints for maximum service levels.
Coach and develop leaders and team members to succeed, including identifying training and development needs.
Support the execution of cultural changes and activities needed to support the FMOS process.
Implement contingency plans for time-sensitive operations (unscheduled absentees, customer issues, system malfunctions, inventory exceptions, supplier quality exceptions, fleet equipment issues, etc.).
Maintain root-cause/corrective action procedures, including trend analysis, resulting in driving process improvements.
Liaison with internal and external partners to manage costs and maximize on-time service metrics within the region.