Mars Inc.

Mars Inc.

Sr. Manager, Continuous Improvement – Sales Operations

USA-Illinois-Chicago · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$134k-$185kDetected 1 day ago
Data VisualizationProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementSalesExcelSupply ChainProcess ImprovementPerformance ManagementCustomer SupportLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving

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Lottery odds (Level III)83
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About the role

  • Accelerator, a global Division of Mars Snacking, is on the front line of unlocking growth across high-potential categories and brands to fuel what's next for Snacking.
  • It's home to both emerging and enduring brands, including KIND, TRÜ FRÜ, NATURE'S BAKERY, RXBAR,
  • EGGO, POP-TARTS and RICE KRISPIE TREATS.

Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the Sale Operations Sr Director, the Continuous Improvement Sr Mgr supports the Accelerator business-the division supporting KIND, Tru Fru, Nature's Bakery, and the newly acquired Kellanova brands.
  • This role leads the identification, design, and implementation of improvements that enhance sales effectiveness, execution consistency, customer readiness, and operational efficiency.
  • Working cross-functionally with Sales, Commercial Strategy / Strategic Demand, Finance, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Technology, and external partners, the role will develop scalable processes, governance, tools, and performance management disciplines that enable profitable growth while reducing complexity and manual effort.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives across sales planning, execution, customer support, commercialization, and operational processes.
  • Facilitate root cause analysis and implement sustainable solutions to business challenges.
  • Own process mapping, standardization, and simplification efforts across cross functional workflows.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives focused on reducing complexity and eliminating non- value-added work.
  • Partner with technology teams to automate manual processes and improve data accessibility.
  • Drive enhancements to governance, reporting, performance reviews, and decision- making tools.
  • Partner with Sales, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to improve speed-to-market and execution quality.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Analytics, Operations, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in Sales Operations, Commercial Operations, Supply Chain, Customer Planning, Revenue Growth Management, Analytics, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, or similar analytics platforms.
  • Experience within Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Retail, Food, Beverage, or Consumer Products industries.
  • Experience implementing process automation and digital transformation initiatives.
  • Familiarity with Customer Business Planning (CBP), Integrated Business Planning
  • Experience working with sales enablement and reporting tools.
  • Required
  • Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects and change initiatives.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
  • Experience developing process documentation, governance, and standard operating
  • procedures.
  • Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Preferred
  • Lean, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, or Continuous Improvement certification.

Compensation

  • Drive improvements to processes, annual planning cycles, execution readiness activities, and sales enablement processes.

Company info

  • We're looking for passionate talent who dare to dream big, agile collaborators who talk straight and decide fast, and driven performers with a growth mindset.
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