Overview
Mars Pet Nutrition is embarking on an exciting journey to build digital-first, strategic revenue management capabilities that will enable our purpose: making a better world for pets. A key component of this SRM agenda is designing and deploying next generation trade promotion management (TPM) capabilities. We will focus on implementing top-quartile Customer & Trade Planning capabilities through TPM solution and its end-to-end integrations to other major processes and applications, including Business Planning, Supply & Demand Planning, Accruals Engine, Customer Claims, SRM analytics and ERP on a global scale, integrating with existing SRM Transformation workstream to complete an ecosystem of future-looking solutions that are right-sized to fit the maturity & growth objectives of our markets today.
As the Regional TPM Sr Lead, you will be responsible for driving the successful IT implementation of the digital TPM initiative for Pet Nutrition. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams (Global and Region), including IT, SRM, Sales, Finance and Supply Chain, to determine the best fit-for-purpose solution design and to deploy digital TPM solutions and processes that enhance productivity, efficiency, and quality. You will program manage the TPM DT program in the region, ensuring DT resourcing (associate or contractor), technical experts and ensuring each market will follow agreed change management processes. Your role may involve project management, change management and technical expertise to ensure seamless integration and full adoption of TPM solutions.
What are we looking for?
* At least 5 to 10 years working in a Digital Tech related role in software development/implementation.
* Proven experience in leading and managing digital TPM or similar scale type of deployment projects within a regional or global context.
* In-depth knowledge of digital TPM eco-system technologies, such as Sales Planning, SRM, Customer Claims and Trade Sales in organizations similar in size and scope of Mars.
* Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
* Experience in change management and driving organizational transformation in a TPM environment.
* Analytical mindset with the ability to analyse complex data and draw meaningful insights.
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
* Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices in digital TPM.
* Willingness to travel to various regional locations as required.
* Effective communication skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and present complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner.
* Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and manage multiple priorities.
* Must be customer focused with demonstrated ability to form productive relationships including business leaders, DT associates and project leaders.
What will be your key responsibilities?
* Strategic Leadership: Segment Alignment: Apply the tech stack vision and strategy for all related products and solutions within the context of the PN SRM/TPM area. Ensure we have a robust capability catalog delivered inside the regions.
* Strategic Leadership: Disrupt with Digital: Bring to life business value delivery within the segment through digital capabilities.
* Strategic Leadership: Digital Mindset: Drive the usage of the Mars Digital Flywheel and underlying methodologies including test & learn, user centricity, data & analytics, and automation.
* Strategic Leadership: External Perspective: Maintain an external network of digital professionals to deliver value faster and build our future capabilities.
* Delivering Change: Strategy Delivery: Responsible for the delivery of Digital Technologies supporting the OGSM use cases within the regions (on time, in scope, on budget) with engineering teams.
* Delivering Change: Business Transformation: Be a key member of the transformation program to deliver multi-year, large-scale programs to drive efficiency, growth, or people engagement. Ensure tight integration between DT and D&A concerns across design, development, ops, finance and commercial.
* Delivering Change: Solution Design: Collaborate with Global TPM Product Team, MGS-DT, and business stakeholders to translate regional requirements into scalable digital solution designs aligned with best practices and business objectives.
* Delivering Change: System Integration: Implement integration strategies and architecture for connecting ERP and other Finance and Supply Chain software. Ensure seamless data flow and interoperability per Solution Architect standards.
* Delivering Change: Solution Development: Oversee implementation and deployment of digital TPM ecosystem solutions, providing guidance on architecture, security, scalability, and performance.
* Operational Excellence: Technology and Financial Governance: Ensure value for money from DT investments by following standards and improving the DT application portfolio TCO.
* Operational Excellence: Technology and Operational Rationalisation: Lead regional SRM/TPM process optimization and automation through digital technologies, and bring enhancements to the global team.
* Operational Excellence: Sr Project Management: Lead and manage the digital TPM program, defining scope, milestones, and deliverables; coordinate with cross-functional teams for timely execution.
* Operational Excellence: Documentation and Training: Prepare documentation and conduct training on TPM solutions for users and stakeholders.
* Operational Excellence: Continuous Improvement: Stay current with industry trends in digital TPM and propose enhancements.
* People Leader: Digital capability enablement: Champion digital capability awareness, education, and communications in the region.
* People Leader: Stakeholder Management: Work with PN Regional teams to ensure Digital Technologies support the TPM agenda.
* People Leader: Deployment Team: Coordinate with regional teams to capture needs and ensure portfolio solutions meet business requirements.
* People Leader: Teams of Team: Manage contractors and internal resources as appropriate.
* People Leader: Matrix Management: Contribute to the larger MGS DT team for data centre, apps management, security, and TPM-related functions.
What can you expect from Mars?
* Work with diverse and talented Associates guided by the Five Principles.
* Join a purpose-driven company focused on building the world we want tomorrow.
* Best-in-class learning and development support, including Mars University.
* An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.
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