Join Our Team as a Supply Chain Manager!
Position: Supply Chain Manager - 13 Months Fixed Term Contract
Location: Slough
Salary: £57,000 - £71,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Are you a proactive, results-driven supply chain professional with a passion for creating smart, scalable operations? Join Drinks and Treats, where we’re delivering indulgent moments to consumers across multiple markets—and we need you to help make that happen!
Your Role
As our Supply Chain Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our supply operations, setting up and managing end-to-end supply solutions to meet dynamic demand requirements. You will:
* Collaborate with co-manufacturers and distributors.
* Work closely with Mars factories and logistics partners.
* Ensure the right product reaches the right place—on time, in full.
What We’re Looking For
* Solid background in FMCG supply chain or S&OP planning roles.
* Experience managing 3rd party co-manufacturers, from setup through to ongoing operations.
* Strong problem-solving skills and a “can-do” mindset.
* Results-oriented, with a track record of achieving measurable outcomes.
* Familiarity with import/export requirements is a plus.
* Excellent team collaboration and communication skills.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Oversee and manage supply chains across multiple categories to meet CSL (Case Fill) and OTIF (On-Time, In-Full) targets.
* Set up new supply chains, defining and implementing operational processes with 3rd party co-manufacturers, distributors, haulers, and warehouses.
* Balance supply and demand to ensure capacity meets both current and future needs.
* Lead the execution of period-end procedures, ensuring full stock reconciliation.
* Provide actionable insights and regular performance updates to Segment Heads and the Head of Operations, highlighting risks, opportunities, and resource gaps.
What Can You Expect from Mars?
* Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
* Join a purpose-driven company, striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
* Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
* An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.
* Access to Rover, Mars UK’s hub for Rewards, Offers, Vouchers, and Recognition, featuring cashback, exclusive deals, shopping discounts, and a recognition wall to celebrate colleagues' achievements.
Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process.