Manager, Dry Distribution

Job Description:

Manager, Dry Distribution

Mars Snacking is seeking a Manager, Dry Distribution to join its Accelerator division, a high-growth business focused on scaling and optimizing a portfolio of beloved snacking brands, including KIND®, Nature's Bakery®, RXBAR®, and Nutri-Grain®, across North America. In this role, you will lead the management and continuous improvement of the dry distribution network, overseeing key processes, systems, projects, and budgets while driving performance across safety, quality, service, and cost.

You will serve as a critical liaison between Mars and third-party logistics (3PL) partners, helping ensure operational excellence throughout the supply chain.

As a member of the Logistics Excellence Accelerator team, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders across Supply Chain & Logistics, Procurement, IT, Quality, Legal, and Integrated Business Planning to standardize processes, optimize systems, and deliver strategic savings initiatives. This is a highly visible role that combines operational leadership, project management, and cross-functional influence to support the continued growth and success of the Mars Snacking Accelerator business.

What Are We Looking For?

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Procurement, Finance, IT, Food Science, Packaging Science, or a related field; MBA preferred.

• 5-7+ years of experience in supply chain, food manufacturing, logistics, procurement, customer service, finance, IT, packaging/processing technologies, or a related business function.

• Experience managing distribution operations, logistics networks, and/or third-party logistics (3PL) relationships.

• Demonstrated success leading process improvement, standardization, and operational excellence initiatives.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead complex initiatives and deliver measurable business results.

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a data-driven and results-oriented approach.

• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functions and external partners.

What Will Be Your Key Responsibilities?

• Lead Dry Distribution Performance - Own the performance of the North American dry distribution network, driving results across safety, quality, service, and cost. Establish performance goals and manage relationships with third-party logistics partners to ensure operational excellence.

• Drive Strategic Initiatives – Lead strategic transformation and continuous improvement initiatives, including network integration, freight consolidation, process optimization, and cost savings projects that support the future growth of Mars Snacking. Standardize ways of working across the Mars Snacking Accelerator distribution network to improve efficiency, scalability, and service.

• Enable Cross-Functional Execution - Partner with stakeholders across Supply Chain, Procurement, IT, Quality, Legal, and Integrated Business Planning to deliver business priorities and solve complex operational challenges.

• Oversee Systems & Process Excellence - Drive optimization of distribution systems and processes, including SAP, WMS, and other operational tools, while ensuring business continuity.

• Manage Financial & Quality Outcomes - Support budget management, monitor network performance, and ensure effective execution of quality hold and traceability processes.

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…