Location - Must be able to travel to Milton & Toronto warehouses 5 days a week.

Job Overview

The primary responsibility of this role is to manage the governance processes, metrics, reporting, data, and continuous improvement projects in relationship with our 3PL provider at the Canadian Distribution Centers. They play a key role in ensuring that the requirements and business processes associated with the 3PL provider function smoothly, while also ensuring that issues and risks are identified and managed efficiently. The position will play a major role with DQM compliance, audit preparedness, utilization strategies, reconciliation, and root cause analysis.

This role will drive and ensure continuity within the supply chain function to help meet short- and long-term goals by proactively predicting, understanding, improving, and controlling operational goals and process changes to deliver results.

This role will work cross-functionally with both the region and market operations. The role demands a focus and concentration on continuous improvement.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain related fields
• Six Sigma/Lean Certification – Preferred
• Data Analytics – Preferred
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Broad knowledge of Logistics, Distribution, and Transportation processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Skilled in the LEAN process methodology that is used to support more efficient ways of working.
• 4 Years experiences in warehouse operations.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• In conjunction with the Logistics Manager develop and implement effective metrics with regular reporting schedules.
• Communicate and manage reporting and metrics adherence of 3PL providers.
• Identify/champion continuous improvement projects directly related to the 3PL Distribution Centre Operations.
• Monitor and audit operations invoices and adherence to budget.
• Support training on Royal Canin procedures with 3PL associates.
• Responsible for supporting and working with the 3PL provider in the maintenance and development of contingency plans in the event of unforeseen interruptions in the Distribution Centre Operations.
• Implement business procedures, best practices, and internal controls necessary to ensure 3PL compliance to minimize business and legal risk, including creation of SOP's and documented procedures.
• Establish and manage risk assessments and audit procedures.
• Lead the analysis and provide statistical information on the tracking of product shipments, returns, and inventory.
• Ensuring that the quality of all services provided by the 3PL meets the required standards.
• In conjunction with the Logistics Manager prepare, maintain, coordinate, and provide insights on budget and future costs based on market changes, etc.
• Perform daily/weekly/monthly on-site assessment audits to ensure 3PL is following compliance standards set by Royal Canin.
• Participate and prepare for Internal and external Supply Chain Audits both for Royal Canin and for 3PL providers.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 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.
• Best-in-class 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.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.