Specialist, Commercial Operations - Raws Accelerator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Specialist, Commercial Operations - Raws Accelerator in Chicago to support procurement, supplier operations, and inbound logistics. You will maintain supplier data, drive contracts, resolve invoices, and monitor performance to balance cost, service, quality and continuity of supply.

With 3+ years in procurement or related fields, you will use Excel and visualization tools to inform decisions, while collaborating with sourcing, quality, and supply chain teams to optimize

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant business experience in procurement, inbound logistics, supply chain operations, or vendor management.
• Experience with raw materials or packaging materials procurement is preferred.
• Strong data literacy with Excel and visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI).
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English; French also required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ERP systems and ensure accuracy of vendor, material, and item records.
• Create and manage contracts for Sourcing Managers and identify process improvements.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Monitor inventory, supplier performance, and forecast accuracy to drive results.
• Manage a portfolio of raw materials and support procurement-related issues.
• Act as logistics contact for suppliers and coordinate with QA and Sourcing teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Bilingual English/French communication

Organizational skills

ERP systems

Job description

The Specialist, Commercial Operations - Raws Accelerator is responsible for supporting procurement, supplier operations, and inbound supply chain activities to ensure the uninterrupted supply of raw materials and packaging materials. This role maintains commercial and supplier data, supports sourcing activities, manages operational supplier relationships, and resolves supply and procurement challenges while balancing cost, service, quality, and supply continuity. Serving as a key link between suppliers, sourcing managers, quality teams, and supply chain stakeholders, this individual monitors supplier performance, inventory levels, forecast accuracy, and commercial operations data to drive business results. Using data-driven insights, the Commercial Operations Coordinator helps execute procurement strategies, improve supplier performance, support business continuity, and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and cost savings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain ERP systems to ensure all commercial and supplier information is accurate, including the creation of new vendors, materials, and item records.
• Create and manage contracts for Sourcing Managers while identifying opportunities to improve procurement and commercial processes.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies through daily review of contracts, purchase orders, and supplier agreements, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Monitor commercial performance metrics, including inventory levels, commercial incident tracking, supplier performance, and forecast accuracy to support business results.
• Manage a designated portfolio of raw materials and support resolution of supply, inbound logistics, and procurement-related issues.
• Serve as the primary logistics contact for assigned suppliers by communicating material requirements, managing supplier performance, and partnering with Supplier Quality Assurance and Sourcing teams to resolve operational challenges and mitigate business risks.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant business experience, including internships, apprenticeships, contract assignments, or full-time roles.
• Experience in procurement, inbound logistics, supply chain operations, supplier quality, vendor management, or a related field.
• Experience in direct or indirect procurement, including procurement operations for raw materials and/or packaging materials is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using Excel and data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in both French and English.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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.
• Opportunities to collaborate across sourcing, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing teams while supporting business growth and operational excellence.

Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site.

Salary and Benefits

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
• 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 71,200.00 - USD 98,120.00

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
• 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 listed is applicable to IL:USD 71,200.00 - USD 97,900.00

Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL®, and COCOAVIA®.

Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™.

Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries.

The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.