Packaging Commercial Operations Lead — Strategy & Growth

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

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates is seeking a Sr. Manager, Commercial Operations for Packaging to serve as the central connection point across Strategic Sourcing, Inbound Supply Chain, Planning, and supplier partners for a multi-billion-dollar NA portfolio.

You will architect the inbound commercial operations framework, establish new control models, and build a team from the ground up, driving cost and delivery acceleration and turning strategy into daily operations.

Qualifications

• The Architect Mindset: strategic thinker who designs repeatable processes from ambiguity.
• Collaborative Leadership: builds consensus and aligns cross-functional stakeholders.
• Data-driven Problem Solver: analyzes data to anticipate bottlenecks and fix issues.
• Operational Depth: strong experience in logistics, inbound supply chain, and supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Architect & lead a newly formed Commercial Operations team, defining playbooks and WoW.
• Develop and execute category strategies focusing on value, cash flow, and total cost of ownership.
• Own Supplier Performance Management, drive accountability for OTIF, quality and service levels.
• Optimize inbound value streams with Planning and Logistics to shorten lead times and reduce working capital.
• Ensure seamless cross-functional delivery with SQA, Manufacturing, R&D, and Global Commercial teams.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven problem solving

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates is seeking a Sr. Manager, Commercial Operations for Packaging to serve as the central connection point across Strategic Sourcing, Inbound Supply Chain, Planning, and supplier partners for a multi-billion-dollar NA portfolio.

You will architect the inbound commercial operations framework, establish new control models, and build a team from the ground up, driving cost and delivery acceleration and turning strategy into daily operations.