Global HRDD Lead - Supply Chain

Mars; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 134,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

401k plan

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Supply Chain Human Rights Manager to lead programs mitigating forced labor, child labor and health and safety risks across our global supply chain for Snacking. The role requires cross-functional leadership, data-driven decision making and strong stakeholder management in a multinational context.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in Sustainability with a focus on Human Rights, fluency in English and Spanish, and the ability to influence without direct authority.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, IR/intl business, supply chain or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Fluency in English and Spanish; Portuguese or French beneficial.
• 5+ years in Sustainability with focus on Human Rights.
• Strong data handling abilities and experience with large datasets.
• Ability to influence without authority and navigate a multinational org.
• Experience with multi-cultural, cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive the change management, communication and training necessary for Commercial teams to embed Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) in objectives and supplier partnerships.
• Set targets, align segment glidepaths, and measure and report Mars Wrigley progress in expanding the coverage of our HRDD program, working towards complete coverage of prioritized raw materials, indirect services and suppliers, as well as supporting mergers and acquisitions.
• Manage robust digital process to monitor, manage and store data; and manage dashboard of key performance indicators; track suppliers activated and scored. Lead quarterly reporting for HRDD KPIs.
• Serve as a dedicated expert on Tier 1, supplier Human Rights risks and mitigation strategies and advise Commercial teams and senior leaders.
• Acts as co-pilot to commercial for HRDD, serving as the point of contact for buyers and representing Snacking HRDD program in commercial process including tendering, contracting and supplier relationship management.
• Monitors supplier compliance to Mars’ Human Rights policies and procedures, including the Mars Code of Conduct and other required international labor, social, health and safety, environmental regulations and/or standards.
• Oversees HRDD governance requirements, working across functions including commercial, legal and public affairs as required facilitating escalation.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Spanish

Portuguese or French beneficial

Data proficiency

Influence without authority

Global policy deployment

Sustainability experience

Supply chain familiarity

Travel up to 15%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, international relations/international business, supply chain management, or other relevant field

Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred

Job description

Mars is seeking a Supply Chain Human Rights Manager to lead programs mitigating forced labor, child labor and health and safety risks across our global supply chain for Snacking. The role requires cross-functional leadership, data-driven decision making and strong stakeholder management in a multinational context.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in Sustainability with a focus on Human Rights, fluency in English and Spanish, and the ability to influence without direct authority.