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Global Food and Nutrition Logistics Lead

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Mars UK
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-17
Job specializations:
  • Supply Chain/Logistics
    Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Logistics Coordination
  • Business
    Supply Chain / Intl. Trade
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Description:

Global Food & Nutrition Logistics Lead

The Global Food & Nutrition Logistics lead will own the creation and deployment of the Global End-to-End logistics strategy & value creation plan in partnership with teams across the globe.

The role combines extensive logistics functional expertise with a strategic mindset & hands‑on implementation approach to achieve stretch efficiency and sustainability goals. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain professional with high learning agility to work with new and mature businesses while gaining exposure to a wide‑ranging stakeholder base.

The successful candidate will be passionate about driving sustainable change in logistics and end‑to‑end supply chain optimization. With a high level of stand‑alone and personal drive they will manage a broad agenda, bringing authority, credibility and a highly collaborative approach in partnership with all levels of the organization. They will also possess strong executive communication skills and an engaging style for successful partnership with senior functional & business stakeholders.

What

are we looking for?
  • Minimum B.A. degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or Equivalent.
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Supply Chain Leadership.
  • Operational & Strategic leadership experience in Transportation & Warehousing.
  • Extensive Logistics functional knowledge in North America, European & Global shipping logistics (preference for Food & FMCG).
  • Knowledge and experience of supply network design & optimization.
  • Knowledge of evolving Logistics sustainability best practices in line with industry developments.
  • Ability to act as an internal continuous improvement consultant to supply chain operations with diverse maturity levels.
  • Passion for coaching & developing.
  • Strong track record of driving results and influencing cross‑functional teams with & without direct authority.
  • Ability to travel regionally & globally as required (< 25%).
What will be your key responsibilities?
  • Co‑create the Global Food Logistics Strategy & Deployment plan, including sustainability roadmap, with regions & businesses.
  • Drive the evolution of Logistics performance across all performance metrics together with regions & businesses.
  • Build Logistics functional competence across the segment in collaboration with cross‑segment communities of expertise.
  • Partner with Procurement function on strategic and operational initiatives to deliver performance optimisation.
  • Consult and lead strategic projects related to distribution supply network design as required.
  • Consult and lead on specific improvement projects as required.
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.
  • 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.

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 401(k) plan, and paid time off benefits.

The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting: USD  – USD .

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