Manager, Supply Chain Human Rights

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University access

Industry competitive salary + bonus

Job summary

Mars Incorporated is seeking a Supply Chain Human Rights Manager to lead HRDD across Snacking’s global supply chain, including direct and indirect suppliers. You will drive change management, data dashboards, and governance with commercial, legal and public affairs teams.

The role requires 5+ years in sustainability with a human rights focus, fluency in English and Spanish, and up to 15% travel. A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, international relations/international business, supply chain management, or other relevant field
• Fluency or near-fluency in English and Spanish is critical; Portuguese or French beneficial
• 5+ years in Sustainability with focus on Human Rights
• Understanding of suppliers' and buyers' perspectives in commercial context
• Excellent data proficiency and ability to handle complex data sets
• Ability to influence peers and third parties without direct authority
• Experience developing global policies/processes in a multinational
• Experience in complex supply chains is preferred
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Confident presenting to executives with strong stakeholder management
• Ability to operate in multi-cultural, cross-functional environment
• Analytical skills and flexible thinking
• Clear written and oral communication
• Up to 15% domestic and global travel

Responsibilities

• Drive change management, communication and training for HRDD in supplier partnerships
• Set targets, align glidepaths, measure Mars Wrigley HRDD progress
• Manage data monitoring, dashboard KPIs, and quarterly HRDD reporting
• Serve as expert on Tier 1 supplier HR risks and mitigation with Commercial teams
• Co-pilot HRDD in commercial processes including tendering and contracting
• Monitor supplier compliance with Mars HR policies and codes
• Oversee HRDD governance across functions and facilitation of escalation

Skills

English & Spanish fluency

Data proficiency

Stakeholder management

Policy development

Travel up to 15%

Education

Bachelor’s in social sciences / international relations / supply chain

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Description:

The greatest social and environmental risks in Mars' value chain reside in our global supply chains. The ambitions and strategies that support our Sustainable in a Generation Plan are designed to better understand and manage those risks. The Supply Chain Human Rights Manager Is responsible for leading our program to mitigate forced labor, child labor and health and safety risks within Snacking's direct and indirect global supply chain. This rolewill provide program leadership forNext Generation Supplier in Mars Wrigley.This program enables Mars to obtaindeep insights on the sustainability performance of key suppliers coupled with collaboration to improve management systems and working conditions.

What are we looking for?

• 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
• Fluency or near-fluency in English and Spanish is critical; proficiency in a Portuguese or French is beneficial
• 5+ years of working in Sustainability; ideally with a special focus on Human Rights.
• Demonstrated understanding suppliers and buyers' perspectives In Commercial context
• Excellent data proficiency and ability to handle complex data sets
• Ability to Influence peers and 3rd parties without direct authority;
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deploy global policies/processes within a multinational organization.
• Previous experience working in complex supply chains is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently, with minimal supervision, in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence presenting to executive stakeholders, with strong stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a multi-cultural and cross functional environment.
• Analytical skills for issue identification, along with flexible thinking to adapt to changing environment.
• Clear communicator with written and oral proficiency.
• Up to 15% domestic and global travel.

What will be your key 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.

What can you expect from Mars?

Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits.Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 134,400.00 - USD 184,800.00