Mars is a family-owned business with more than $50 billion in global sales, producing some of the world’s best-loved brands including M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, PEDIGREE®, and ROYAL CANIN®. We are seeking a Supply Chain Development Manager in Ludwigsfelde, Brandenburg, to support Mars’ supply chain operations across its global confectionery, food, and pet care businesses.
About the Role – Supply Chain Development at a Global FMCG Leader
Core Focus: Supply chain development supporting Mars’ global manufacturing and distribution network
Brand Portfolio: M&M’s, SNICKERS, TWIX, MILKY WAY, DOVE, PEDIGREE, ROYAL CANIN, WHISKAS, EXTRA, ORBIT, SKITTLES, and more
Pet Care Division: Mars takes care of half of the world’s pets through Banfield Pet Hospitals, BluePearl, Linnaeus, AniCura, and VCA
Guiding Framework: The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom
Global Scale: Mars operates in more than 80 countries with 150,000+ Associates
Career Growth & Global FMCG Impact
Strategic Location: Ludwigsfelde, Brandenburg – part of Mars’ European supply chain and manufacturing network
Purpose-Driven Culture: Guided by the Mars Five Principles that inspire action toward the world we want tomorrow
Global Career Mobility: Build a career within a company operating across 80+ countries
Career Growth: Contribute to supply chain excellence for some of the world’s most recognized consumer brands
Position Overview
This Supply Chain Development Manager role supports Mars’ supply chain operations in Ludwigsfelde, Brandenburg, contributing to the reliable manufacturing and distribution of some of the world’s best-loved food and pet care brands. Mars associates are guided by the Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom – which inspire action every day toward creating the world Mars wants tomorrow, and this role plays a part in strengthening the supply chain that supports Mars’ global operations.
Why This Role Matters: As Supply Chain Development Manager, you contribute directly to the supply chain reliability behind some of the world’s most recognized food, confectionery, and pet care brands, work within a purpose-driven organization guided by the Mars Five Principles, join a truly global company operating in more than 80 countries with 150,000+ Associates, support a business that cares for half of the world’s pets through its nutrition, health, and veterinary services, and build a career with a family-owned company known for long-term stability and strong values.
About Mars, Incorporated
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $50 billion in global sales, producing 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 its consumer brands, Mars proudly takes care of half of the world’s pets through its 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 its 150,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world they want tomorrow.
What This Role May Involve
Supply Chain Development
- Supporting supply chain strategy and development initiatives at the Ludwigsfelde site
- Contributing to manufacturing and distribution reliability across Mars’ brand portfolio
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Working within Mars’ global supply chain network across multiple business segments
- Applying the Mars Five Principles to daily operational decision-making
About This Opportunity in Ludwigsfelde
This Supply Chain Development Manager role sits within Mars’ European operations in Ludwigsfelde, Brandenburg, supporting the supply chain behind some of the world’s most iconic food, confectionery, and pet care brands. Mars welcomes candidates to use AI to support their application preparation, while valuing genuine, authentic engagement throughout the recruitment process. Note: This posting does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms without a written, position-specific agreement.
Career Excellence: Build a global supply chain career with a purpose-driven, family-owned FMCG leader operating across 80+ countries.
Who Should Apply?
- Supply Chain Professionals: With experience in FMCG, food, or consumer goods manufacturing
- Logistics/Distribution Managers: Interested in a global brand portfolio spanning confectionery and pet care
- Manufacturing Supply Chain Specialists: Seeking a role with a purpose-driven, family-owned company
- Career-Focused Professionals: Looking for global mobility within an 80+ country organization
- Values-Driven Candidates: Aligned with the Mars Five Principles of Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom
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