Commercial Operations Specialist — Sourcing & Analytics

Mars Incorporated in; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars Incorporated in Illinois is seeking a Specialist, Commercial Operations - Raws Accelerator (Finance) to support procurement, inbound logistics, and supplier operations to ensure uninterrupted supply of raw materials and packaging.

You will maintain commercial and supplier data, support sourcing activities, manage supplier relationships, and resolve procurement challenges while balancing cost, service, quality, and continuity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant business experience (internships/apprenticeships allowed).
• Experience in procurement, inbound logistics, supply chain operations, supplier quality, or vendor management.
• Experience in procurement for raw materials and/or packaging materials preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with Excel and data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI).
• Fluent in English and French (written and spoken).
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ERP systems ensuring accurate commercial and supplier data.
• Create and manage contracts for sourcing managers and identify process improvements.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies through review of contracts, POs, and supplier agreements.
• Monitor performance metrics including inventory, supplier performance, and forecast accuracy.
• Manage a portfolio of raw materials and support supply, logistics, and procurement issues.
• Serve as logistics contact for assigned suppliers and coordinate with QA and Sourcing teams.

Skills

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

French language

English language

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Mars Incorporated in Illinois is seeking a Specialist, Commercial Operations - Raws Accelerator (Finance) to support procurement, inbound logistics, and supplier operations to ensure uninterrupted supply of raw materials and packaging.

You will maintain commercial and supplier data, support sourcing activities, manage supplier relationships, and resolve procurement challenges while balancing cost, service, quality, and continuity.