Global Strategy Lead — Food & Nutrition

Mars Incorporated in; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Senior Manager of Global Strategy for Mars Food & Nutrition to shape segment and portfolio strategy across brands and platforms. The role collaborates with Leadership and cross-functional teams to translate consumer, category, and financial insight into strategic choices and action while driving execution with accountability.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in corporate strategy or consulting, strong analytical and presentation skills, and a gritty owner’s mindset.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in corporate strategy or strategy consulting; consumer goods, food or nutrition experience preferred.
• Portfolio strategy experience including shaping category visions, defining brand roles, and guiding investments.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to structure ambiguous questions and turn data into recommendations.
• Outstanding written, verbal and presentation skills for senior leaders.
• Gritty owner’s mindset: hands-on, accountable, fast decision-maker.
• Track record of leading cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders.
• Comfort in lean, entrepreneurial environments with evolving priorities.
• Curiosity about consumers, categories, brands, operations; synthesize research into decisions.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Shape segment and portfolio strategy with leadership to drive end-to-end planning.
• Build perspectives on consumers, categories, competitors and value pools to identify wins.
• Translate insights into clear choices on where to play and how to win for brands.
• Design and facilitate strategy workshops with cross-functional teams.
• Lead high-priority strategic projects from framing to mobilization with clear owners.
• Evaluate opportunities and partnerships across core brands and growth platforms.
• Create clear, compelling materials for Mars leadership and Board.
• Strengthen competitive intelligence and build repeatable decision-making tools.

Skills

Portfolio strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Effective communication

PowerPoint proficiency

Excel proficiency

Strategic storytelling

Education

MBA or related bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mars is seeking a Senior Manager of Global Strategy for Mars Food & Nutrition to shape segment and portfolio strategy across brands and platforms. The role collaborates with Leadership and cross-functional teams to translate consumer, category, and financial insight into strategic choices and action while driving execution with accountability.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in corporate strategy or consulting, strong analytical and presentation skills, and a gritty owner’s mindset.