Senior Specialist - Design to Value (2 roles)

Mars • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Senior Specialist - Design to Value (2 roles) The Design to Value (Dtv) team exists to drive enterprise-wide value creation by developing and executing an integrated, cross-functional Design to Value (DtV) capability. The objective to deliver value through sustained productivity, simplification, and harmonization across raw materials, packaging, recipes, and processes. The Senior Specialist is a core member of the Design to Value (DtV) team within Mars Snacking Global R&D. This role exists to deliver value creation by providing consulting-style support to DtV initiatives, including product tear downs, benchmarking, data analysis, insight and narrative development, and operational support. This role will leverage experience working across a breadth of change project types in a CPG and/or Operations (R&D/Supply/Procurement) context and strong project management and analytical skills to drive program delivery, support cross-functional teams, and enable Mars to internalize capabilities traditionally sourced externally.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Science, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in consulting, operations, or project management within CPG, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Experience with product tear downs, benchmarking, and value diagnostics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with productivity, simplification, and value creation initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a client-facing or internal consulting role is preferred

Responsibilities

• Working closey with the Analytics Lead to support analysis to identify ‘dig sites’ for DtV program opportunities (Regionally and Globally).
• Identify gaps in knowledge and data and develop plans to fill these from a variety of internal and external resources.
• Conduct product tear downs and diagnostics to identify value creation opportunities across raw materials, packaging, recipes, and processes.
• Benchmark internal and external practices, synthesizing insights to inform DtV program design and execution.
• Develop compelling narratives and presentations to communicate findings, recommendations, and value cases to stakeholders.
• Support the PMO and Director Lead in program management, governance, and delivery of DtV initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and regional/global SMEs to gather data, share learnings, and drive networked improvement.
• Contribute to the codification of best practices and the development of internal consulting playbooks.
• Assist in tracking and reporting on KPIs (savings, growth, sustainability, simplification, project conversion).
• Provide operational support for DtV projects, ensuring pace, quality, and alignment with business objectives.
• Upskill team members and stakeholders in DtV tools and approaches.

Benefits

• 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 company bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level