Supply Chain Development Manager (6-Month Contract)

About the role

Mars is looking for a Supply Chain Development Manager for a 6-month contract in Copenhagen. The role owns the deployment and governance of supply chain process standards across the cluster's end-to-end operations, implementing global frameworks and standards while acting as the central point of contact for stakeholders. It works with regional experts, business process owners and market supply chain teams to turn business requirements into scalable processes and technology-enabled solutions, and leads business transformation, QMP projects, process documentation, compliance and audits.

Key responsibilities

• Lead supply chain development and transformation projects across the cluster.
• Drive the deployment and adoption of new supply chain processes, systems and digital solutions.
• Act as subject matter expert, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, service and performance.
• Lead standardisation and harmonisation of processes, KPIs and reporting.
• Support cost-saving and productivity initiatives through data analysis, insights and business cases.
• Identify process gaps and lead implementation of technology solutions.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects and represent the cluster in regional and global forums.
• Act as project manager, ensuring governance, stakeholder engagement and delivery.
• Lead continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives and champion digital transformation and automation.

Required profile

• Fluent English.
• Significant supply chain experience in planning, customer supply, operations, logistics or supply chain management.
• Proven experience leading supply chain projects, process improvements or transformation initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills; ability to lead and influence across functions.
• Knowledge of Lean principles, Value Stream Mapping and continuous improvement.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel.
• ERP, planning and supply chain applications such as Navision/1NAV, FuturMaster and Power Platform.
• Reporting and analytics tools.

What we offer

• Industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
• Pensions, workplace lunches, fitness allowance and free gym access.
• Life insurance, health insurance and Employee Assistance Program.
• On-line shop with discounts, volunteering opportunities during working hours and learning support including Mars University.