Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates
Waltham, Lincolnshire
A leading global company in the UK is seeking a Packaging Development Engineer to lead innovation projects in packaging technology. You will collaborate with diverse teams to translate concepts into tangible solutions, manage scale-up risks, and drive impactful engineering development. The role offers a competitive salary of £42,000 - £50,000 plus an annual bonus, and it is a 12-month fixed-term contract with hybrid working options.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
A leading global company in the UK is seeking a Packaging Development Engineer to lead innovation projects in packaging technology. You will collaborate with diverse teams to translate concepts into tangible solutions, manage scale-up risks, and drive impactful engineering development. The role offers a competitive salary of £42,000 - £50,000 plus an annual bonus, and it is a 12-month fixed-term contract with hybrid working options.
Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates
Waltham, Lincolnshire
Job Description Packaging Development Engineer Location: Slough, UK, hybrid type (50% min on-site) Salary: £42,000 - 50,000, annual bonus, benefits Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract As Packaging Development Engineer at Mars, you will support conceptual design and development activities, determine the sequence of development operations, and determine equipment and proof of principle requirements. Significant collaboration is expected with all engineers, designers, technicians, and managers within the breakthrough technology team and key stakeholders. What are we looking for? Ideally, Systems Engineering or Engineering/Technology or a related Engineering degree. Consistently meets or exceeds the standards and expectations of internal and external customers and consumers. Manage scale up risk and the introduction of technology into the supply chain. Extensive experience in engineering technology development. Demonstrated process and packaging science, packaging engineering, machine design development, and design through virtual prototyping methods. Can work independently and be a team player. What will be your key responsibilities? Direct leadership of key engineering development projects. Support the translation of technology from ideas into virtual and working proof of principle models. Support scale up and transition of knowledge from the Global Packaging Machine Design team to third party machine builders for full scale working machines. Innovation engineering development of new science and technology. Form effective knowledge/technology teams (internal and external) to overcome hurdles to advance ideas and concepts. 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. 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 a company bonus. Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site: Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long term health conditions, or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Job Description Packaging Development Engineer Location: Slough, UK, hybrid type (50% min on-site) Salary: £42,000 - 50,000, annual bonus, benefits Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract As Packaging Development Engineer at Mars, you will support conceptual design and development activities, determine the sequence of development operations, and determine equipment and proof of principle requirements. Significant collaboration is expected with all engineers, designers, technicians, and managers within the breakthrough technology team and key stakeholders. What are we looking for? Ideally, Systems Engineering or Engineering/Technology or a related Engineering degree. Consistently meets or exceeds the standards and expectations of internal and external customers and consumers. Manage scale up risk and the introduction of technology into the supply chain. Extensive experience in engineering technology development. Demonstrated process and packaging science, packaging engineering, machine design development, and design through virtual prototyping methods. Can work independently and be a team player. What will be your key responsibilities? Direct leadership of key engineering development projects. Support the translation of technology from ideas into virtual and working proof of principle models. Support scale up and transition of knowledge from the Global Packaging Machine Design team to third party machine builders for full scale working machines. Innovation engineering development of new science and technology. Form effective knowledge/technology teams (internal and external) to overcome hurdles to advance ideas and concepts. 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. 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 a company bonus. Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site: Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long term health conditions, or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here.
Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates
Slough, Berkshire
Job Description: The Engineer Packaging Ice Cream is a pivotal role within the European R&D Ice Cream organization, dedicated to creating innovative, high-quality packaging solutions that drive the growth of the Ice Cream portfolio across different formats. This role blends technical expertise, creative problem solving, and developing packaging solutions. In addition, it leads regional value leadership, supply security, and sustainability initiatives, ensuring our packaging meets both business objectives and consumer expectations. This position requires technical packaging skills to optimize current packaging (flexibles, paper, carton) and develop new solutions. What are we looking for? Ideally, Systems Engineering or Engineering/Technology or a related Engineering degree Consistently meets or exceeds the standards and expectations of internal and external customers and consumers Manage scale up risk and the introduction of technology into the supply chain Extensive experience in engineering technology development Demonstrated process and packaging science, packaging engineering, machine design development, and design through virtual prototyping methods We want someone who can work independently and be a team player What will be your key responsibilities? Lead the design, development, and commercialization of packaging innovations, ensuring alignment with brand strategies and market needs. Translate consumer and market insights into practical, scalable packaging solutions. Ensures that the package development process is meeting agreed timelines and follows Design for Vertical Start up (DfVS). Lead packaging sustainability agenda for Ice Cream cell in line with Mars Wrigley roadmap, connect with the regional sustainability team to ensure PPWR compliance of the Ice Cream portfolio. Ensure technical packaging designs meet brand quality standards (KQAs). Partner with R&D Factory Innovation and external manufacturing peers to ensure packages developed can be scaled effectively within existing internal manufacturing technology capabilities and co manufacturers. Works within cross functional teams to ensure that desirability, feasibility, viability and sustainability are evaluated for all projects as part of the development process. Guarantee accuracy of packaging specifications to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and manufacturability. Apply robust quality performance measures and corrective actions to continuously improve packaging standards. Collaborate with regional and cross functional teams to deliver technical elements of innovation and renovation projects. 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 a company bonus. Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site: Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long term health conditions, or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Job Description: The Engineer Packaging Ice Cream is a pivotal role within the European R&D Ice Cream organization, dedicated to creating innovative, high-quality packaging solutions that drive the growth of the Ice Cream portfolio across different formats. This role blends technical expertise, creative problem solving, and developing packaging solutions. In addition, it leads regional value leadership, supply security, and sustainability initiatives, ensuring our packaging meets both business objectives and consumer expectations. This position requires technical packaging skills to optimize current packaging (flexibles, paper, carton) and develop new solutions. What are we looking for? Ideally, Systems Engineering or Engineering/Technology or a related Engineering degree Consistently meets or exceeds the standards and expectations of internal and external customers and consumers Manage scale up risk and the introduction of technology into the supply chain Extensive experience in engineering technology development Demonstrated process and packaging science, packaging engineering, machine design development, and design through virtual prototyping methods We want someone who can work independently and be a team player What will be your key responsibilities? Lead the design, development, and commercialization of packaging innovations, ensuring alignment with brand strategies and market needs. Translate consumer and market insights into practical, scalable packaging solutions. Ensures that the package development process is meeting agreed timelines and follows Design for Vertical Start up (DfVS). Lead packaging sustainability agenda for Ice Cream cell in line with Mars Wrigley roadmap, connect with the regional sustainability team to ensure PPWR compliance of the Ice Cream portfolio. Ensure technical packaging designs meet brand quality standards (KQAs). Partner with R&D Factory Innovation and external manufacturing peers to ensure packages developed can be scaled effectively within existing internal manufacturing technology capabilities and co manufacturers. Works within cross functional teams to ensure that desirability, feasibility, viability and sustainability are evaluated for all projects as part of the development process. Guarantee accuracy of packaging specifications to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and manufacturability. Apply robust quality performance measures and corrective actions to continuously improve packaging standards. Collaborate with regional and cross functional teams to deliver technical elements of innovation and renovation projects. 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 a company bonus. Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site: Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long term health conditions, or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here.
Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates
King's Lynn, Norfolk
A leading global company in the UK is seeking a Packaging Development Engineer to lead innovation projects in packaging technology. You will collaborate with diverse teams to translate concepts into tangible solutions, manage scale-up risks, and drive impactful engineering development. The role offers a competitive salary of £42,000 - £50,000 plus an annual bonus, and it is a 12-month fixed-term contract with hybrid working options.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
A leading global company in the UK is seeking a Packaging Development Engineer to lead innovation projects in packaging technology. You will collaborate with diverse teams to translate concepts into tangible solutions, manage scale-up risks, and drive impactful engineering development. The role offers a competitive salary of £42,000 - £50,000 plus an annual bonus, and it is a 12-month fixed-term contract with hybrid working options.
Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates
Slough, Berkshire
A leading global food company in the UK seeks an Engineer Packaging for its Ice Cream portfolio. This pivotal role focuses on developing innovative packaging solutions while leading sustainability initiatives and ensuring technical specifications align with brand standards. Candidates should possess an engineering degree and experience in packaging science along with strong problem-solving skills. The role offers an industry-competitive salary and comprehensive benefits with a strong emphasis on learning and development.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
A leading global food company in the UK seeks an Engineer Packaging for its Ice Cream portfolio. This pivotal role focuses on developing innovative packaging solutions while leading sustainability initiatives and ensuring technical specifications align with brand standards. Candidates should possess an engineering degree and experience in packaging science along with strong problem-solving skills. The role offers an industry-competitive salary and comprehensive benefits with a strong emphasis on learning and development.
Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates
Slough, Berkshire
A leading global company in the UK is seeking a Packaging Development Engineer to lead innovation projects in packaging technology. You will collaborate with diverse teams to translate concepts into tangible solutions, manage scale-up risks, and drive impactful engineering development. The role offers a competitive salary of £42,000 - £50,000 plus an annual bonus, and it is a 12-month fixed-term contract with hybrid working options.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
A leading global company in the UK is seeking a Packaging Development Engineer to lead innovation projects in packaging technology. You will collaborate with diverse teams to translate concepts into tangible solutions, manage scale-up risks, and drive impactful engineering development. The role offers a competitive salary of £42,000 - £50,000 plus an annual bonus, and it is a 12-month fixed-term contract with hybrid working options.
Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates
King's Lynn, Norfolk
Job Description Packaging Development Engineer Location: Slough, UK, hybrid type (50% min on-site) Salary: £42,000 - 50,000, annual bonus, benefits Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract As Packaging Development Engineer at Mars, you will support conceptual design and development activities, determine the sequence of development operations, and determine equipment and proof of principle requirements. Significant collaboration is expected with all engineers, designers, technicians, and managers within the breakthrough technology team and key stakeholders. What are we looking for? Ideally, Systems Engineering or Engineering/Technology or a related Engineering degree. Consistently meets or exceeds the standards and expectations of internal and external customers and consumers. Manage scale up risk and the introduction of technology into the supply chain. Extensive experience in engineering technology development. Demonstrated process and packaging science, packaging engineering, machine design development, and design through virtual prototyping methods. Can work independently and be a team player. What will be your key responsibilities? Direct leadership of key engineering development projects. Support the translation of technology from ideas into virtual and working proof of principle models. Support scale up and transition of knowledge from the Global Packaging Machine Design team to third party machine builders for full scale working machines. Innovation engineering development of new science and technology. Form effective knowledge/technology teams (internal and external) to overcome hurdles to advance ideas and concepts. 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. 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 a company bonus. Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site: Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long term health conditions, or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Job Description Packaging Development Engineer Location: Slough, UK, hybrid type (50% min on-site) Salary: £42,000 - 50,000, annual bonus, benefits Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract As Packaging Development Engineer at Mars, you will support conceptual design and development activities, determine the sequence of development operations, and determine equipment and proof of principle requirements. Significant collaboration is expected with all engineers, designers, technicians, and managers within the breakthrough technology team and key stakeholders. What are we looking for? Ideally, Systems Engineering or Engineering/Technology or a related Engineering degree. Consistently meets or exceeds the standards and expectations of internal and external customers and consumers. Manage scale up risk and the introduction of technology into the supply chain. Extensive experience in engineering technology development. Demonstrated process and packaging science, packaging engineering, machine design development, and design through virtual prototyping methods. Can work independently and be a team player. What will be your key responsibilities? Direct leadership of key engineering development projects. Support the translation of technology from ideas into virtual and working proof of principle models. Support scale up and transition of knowledge from the Global Packaging Machine Design team to third party machine builders for full scale working machines. Innovation engineering development of new science and technology. Form effective knowledge/technology teams (internal and external) to overcome hurdles to advance ideas and concepts. 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. 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 a company bonus. Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site: Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long term health conditions, or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here.
Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates
Waltham, Lincolnshire
Job Description: The Engineer Packaging Ice Cream is a pivotal role within the European R&D Ice Cream organization, dedicated to creating innovative, high-quality packaging solutions that drive the growth of the Ice Cream portfolio across different formats. This role blends technical expertise, creative problem solving, and developing packaging solutions. In addition, it leads regional value leadership, supply security, and sustainability initiatives, ensuring our packaging meets both business objectives and consumer expectations. This position requires technical packaging skills to optimize current packaging (flexibles, paper, carton) and develop new solutions. What are we looking for? Ideally, Systems Engineering or Engineering/Technology or a related Engineering degree Consistently meets or exceeds the standards and expectations of internal and external customers and consumers Manage scale up risk and the introduction of technology into the supply chain Extensive experience in engineering technology development Demonstrated process and packaging science, packaging engineering, machine design development, and design through virtual prototyping methods We want someone who can work independently and be a team player What will be your key responsibilities? Lead the design, development, and commercialization of packaging innovations, ensuring alignment with brand strategies and market needs. Translate consumer and market insights into practical, scalable packaging solutions. Ensures that the package development process is meeting agreed timelines and follows Design for Vertical Start up (DfVS). Lead packaging sustainability agenda for Ice Cream cell in line with Mars Wrigley roadmap, connect with the regional sustainability team to ensure PPWR compliance of the Ice Cream portfolio. Ensure technical packaging designs meet brand quality standards (KQAs). Partner with R&D Factory Innovation and external manufacturing peers to ensure packages developed can be scaled effectively within existing internal manufacturing technology capabilities and co manufacturers. Works within cross functional teams to ensure that desirability, feasibility, viability and sustainability are evaluated for all projects as part of the development process. Guarantee accuracy of packaging specifications to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and manufacturability. Apply robust quality performance measures and corrective actions to continuously improve packaging standards. Collaborate with regional and cross functional teams to deliver technical elements of innovation and renovation projects. 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 a company bonus. Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site: Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long term health conditions, or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Job Description: The Engineer Packaging Ice Cream is a pivotal role within the European R&D Ice Cream organization, dedicated to creating innovative, high-quality packaging solutions that drive the growth of the Ice Cream portfolio across different formats. This role blends technical expertise, creative problem solving, and developing packaging solutions. In addition, it leads regional value leadership, supply security, and sustainability initiatives, ensuring our packaging meets both business objectives and consumer expectations. This position requires technical packaging skills to optimize current packaging (flexibles, paper, carton) and develop new solutions. What are we looking for? Ideally, Systems Engineering or Engineering/Technology or a related Engineering degree Consistently meets or exceeds the standards and expectations of internal and external customers and consumers Manage scale up risk and the introduction of technology into the supply chain Extensive experience in engineering technology development Demonstrated process and packaging science, packaging engineering, machine design development, and design through virtual prototyping methods We want someone who can work independently and be a team player What will be your key responsibilities? Lead the design, development, and commercialization of packaging innovations, ensuring alignment with brand strategies and market needs. Translate consumer and market insights into practical, scalable packaging solutions. Ensures that the package development process is meeting agreed timelines and follows Design for Vertical Start up (DfVS). Lead packaging sustainability agenda for Ice Cream cell in line with Mars Wrigley roadmap, connect with the regional sustainability team to ensure PPWR compliance of the Ice Cream portfolio. Ensure technical packaging designs meet brand quality standards (KQAs). Partner with R&D Factory Innovation and external manufacturing peers to ensure packages developed can be scaled effectively within existing internal manufacturing technology capabilities and co manufacturers. Works within cross functional teams to ensure that desirability, feasibility, viability and sustainability are evaluated for all projects as part of the development process. Guarantee accuracy of packaging specifications to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and manufacturability. Apply robust quality performance measures and corrective actions to continuously improve packaging standards. Collaborate with regional and cross functional teams to deliver technical elements of innovation and renovation projects. 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 a company bonus. Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site: Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long term health conditions, or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here.
Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates
Slough, Berkshire
Job Description: As part on its sustainability journey, Royal Canin is working relentlessly towards improving our impact on pets, planet and people, by making our activities more sustainable and socially responsible. Our key priority in this journey is to reduce its carbon emissions and contribute to Mars Incorporated commitment to reach Net Zero by 2050. This role ensures the link between the delivery of our sustainability objectives, with a strong focus on climate, and our visibility of performance results, strengthening business decision-making, ensuring that Sustainability data and information actionable for business leaders, and enabling lower-footprint innovation through much improved systems and tools. Role responsibilities include working with relevant Royal Canin's functional teams and Petcare/Mars Central experts as climate data lead, to pilot and then deploy successful accounting programs, systems and tools. The role requires technical expertise in Life Cycle Assessment as well as strong project oversight, governance skills and stakeholders management skills. What are we looking for? Degree in agronomy, finance or a sustainability related topic 5-8 years experience in a quantitative data analysis field or discipline, with a focus on environmental sustainability, climate, and/or sustainable sourcing Demonstrated experience evaluating and/or authoring LCAs, with a focus on agricultural or industrial products Working understanding of LCA/climate accounting standards and practices Experience across data collection and reporting systems including audit requirements and processes Ability to facilitate data driven discussions to influence business strategy and growth Demonstrated creativity in problem solving and the ability to take an idea through to implementation Ability to translate key aspects of Life Cycle Assessment to various non sustainability audiences, with patience and creativity Ability to and experience with engagement of internal expert Sustainability groups Ability to work flexibly with global teams across different time zones What will be your Key responsibilities? In strong collaboration with Petcare and Mars Incorporated teams: 1) Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) lead for Royal Canin Responsible for the development of supplier and project specific impact factors, especially for raw materials, together with other LCA leads within Mars Inc. Responsible for translating future or existing LCA standard into the business accounting rules, and contribute to set accounting rules for internal Mars Inc. use when standards do not exist yet; Identifying data gaps or issues, escalation for support when needed, working together with Petcare and Mars experts to address them; Support teams in assessing the potential reduction during the development of carbon reduction initiatives; Contribute to the development and deployment of methodological changes within Mars Inc. 2) Reporting and glidepath, supported by analytics and tools Responsible for tracking Royal Canin's carbon performance for different geographical scale, at corporate and products level; manage the validation and/or external assurance of data; generate performance reports to enable robust understanding of results internally and externally; Serves as carbon and climate analytics subject-matter expert in Royal Canin, providing analytics support to functional and brand teams to enable the delivery of climate goals, based on a deep understanding of carbon accounting, carbon intensity, allocation of benefits, and other critical climate accounting considerations. Serves as climate subject-matter expert for the digital transformation aiming at providing tools essential to Royal Canin and Petcare's ability to deliver its sustainability goals over time, helping inform and shape strategic choices and business decisions. Responsibility for tracking Royal Canin's sustainability performance on a quarterly basis. 3) Lead the carbon neutrality certification Responsible for the assessment of the performance of the products in the scope of the certification, working in close collaboration with other functional teams; Further develop and update the methodological report on an annual basis; Further develop and update the certification report on an annual basis, incl. connecting with the relevant experts to get an update of the climate strategy; Manage the LCA verification and certification process. Responsible for guaranteeing the compliance of the certification with existing laws. 4) Lead Farm projects accounting for Royal Canin Responsible for the data collection of farm projects set up at Royal Canin scope. Ensuring that Mars, Inc. accounting methodology is consistent, understood and respected. Responsible to deliver accurate & up to date data for CAP & Annual climate reporting. 5) Increasing Access & Capability Responsible for ensuring that relevant teams across functions have access to key Sustainability data and have the right capability and awareness in order to access it, utilize it to make business decisions, and to build into their existing teams stronger capabilities over time.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Job Description: As part on its sustainability journey, Royal Canin is working relentlessly towards improving our impact on pets, planet and people, by making our activities more sustainable and socially responsible. Our key priority in this journey is to reduce its carbon emissions and contribute to Mars Incorporated commitment to reach Net Zero by 2050. This role ensures the link between the delivery of our sustainability objectives, with a strong focus on climate, and our visibility of performance results, strengthening business decision-making, ensuring that Sustainability data and information actionable for business leaders, and enabling lower-footprint innovation through much improved systems and tools. Role responsibilities include working with relevant Royal Canin's functional teams and Petcare/Mars Central experts as climate data lead, to pilot and then deploy successful accounting programs, systems and tools. The role requires technical expertise in Life Cycle Assessment as well as strong project oversight, governance skills and stakeholders management skills. What are we looking for? Degree in agronomy, finance or a sustainability related topic 5-8 years experience in a quantitative data analysis field or discipline, with a focus on environmental sustainability, climate, and/or sustainable sourcing Demonstrated experience evaluating and/or authoring LCAs, with a focus on agricultural or industrial products Working understanding of LCA/climate accounting standards and practices Experience across data collection and reporting systems including audit requirements and processes Ability to facilitate data driven discussions to influence business strategy and growth Demonstrated creativity in problem solving and the ability to take an idea through to implementation Ability to translate key aspects of Life Cycle Assessment to various non sustainability audiences, with patience and creativity Ability to and experience with engagement of internal expert Sustainability groups Ability to work flexibly with global teams across different time zones What will be your Key responsibilities? In strong collaboration with Petcare and Mars Incorporated teams: 1) Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) lead for Royal Canin Responsible for the development of supplier and project specific impact factors, especially for raw materials, together with other LCA leads within Mars Inc. Responsible for translating future or existing LCA standard into the business accounting rules, and contribute to set accounting rules for internal Mars Inc. use when standards do not exist yet; Identifying data gaps or issues, escalation for support when needed, working together with Petcare and Mars experts to address them; Support teams in assessing the potential reduction during the development of carbon reduction initiatives; Contribute to the development and deployment of methodological changes within Mars Inc. 2) Reporting and glidepath, supported by analytics and tools Responsible for tracking Royal Canin's carbon performance for different geographical scale, at corporate and products level; manage the validation and/or external assurance of data; generate performance reports to enable robust understanding of results internally and externally; Serves as carbon and climate analytics subject-matter expert in Royal Canin, providing analytics support to functional and brand teams to enable the delivery of climate goals, based on a deep understanding of carbon accounting, carbon intensity, allocation of benefits, and other critical climate accounting considerations. Serves as climate subject-matter expert for the digital transformation aiming at providing tools essential to Royal Canin and Petcare's ability to deliver its sustainability goals over time, helping inform and shape strategic choices and business decisions. Responsibility for tracking Royal Canin's sustainability performance on a quarterly basis. 3) Lead the carbon neutrality certification Responsible for the assessment of the performance of the products in the scope of the certification, working in close collaboration with other functional teams; Further develop and update the methodological report on an annual basis; Further develop and update the certification report on an annual basis, incl. connecting with the relevant experts to get an update of the climate strategy; Manage the LCA verification and certification process. Responsible for guaranteeing the compliance of the certification with existing laws. 4) Lead Farm projects accounting for Royal Canin Responsible for the data collection of farm projects set up at Royal Canin scope. Ensuring that Mars, Inc. accounting methodology is consistent, understood and respected. Responsible to deliver accurate & up to date data for CAP & Annual climate reporting. 5) Increasing Access & Capability Responsible for ensuring that relevant teams across functions have access to key Sustainability data and have the right capability and awareness in order to access it, utilize it to make business decisions, and to build into their existing teams stronger capabilities over time.
Job Description: The role of Senior Finance Business Partner for Food & Nutrition UK & Ireland (UK&I) will partner the UK&I General Manager (GM) to lead our UK&I Market Unit. This is the largest of our four European Market Unit and plays a leading role in our Growth and Value Creation ambition. As the Senior Finance Business Partner this role will provide leadership and decision support to the Market Unit GM and their team in pursuit of delivering against our business and financial objectives. This will include a focus on Net Sales (NSV) delivery, driving value creation by ensuring a strong focus on Gross Margin (MAC) and the key levers of value creation - price, promotion and product mix. What will be your key responsibilities? Act as Finance Business Partner for the key accounts - supporting the definition of customer strategy to achieve targets set within the Annual and Long-Term business plan s. Support in the preparation of annual client negotiations, price increases, and customer business plans with strong partnerships with Sales, Strategic Revenue Management (SRM), Demand planning and the GM. Partnership with SRM to evaluate the financial impacts of pricing plans and changes in trade terms/conditions to ensure delivery against Gross Margin and Value Creation ambition. Provide critical support to the periodic Market forecasting processes (S&OP) through completion of updates during the periodic Sales Reviews (DMR) and actively representing the UK&I Market during the periodic Regional Consolidated Financial Review (RIR) targets. In Partnership with the SRM team, ensure that the trade budgets are managed accurately in the Trade Budget Systems; and that regular reviews are completed to determine the effectiveness of this and opportunities to improve Return on Investment (ROI). \p>As required, initiate, lead, and manage projects within the UK&I Market Unit which will improve current finance processes and deliver against value creation strategy. What are we looking for? University Degree or Masters Degree with an Accounting or Finance background or equivalent. Financial Professional certification (as appropriate within local Market). Experience in management reporting & analysis. Knowledge and experience of data visualisation. 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. 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.
Jan 07, 2026
Full time
Job Description: The role of Senior Finance Business Partner for Food & Nutrition UK & Ireland (UK&I) will partner the UK&I General Manager (GM) to lead our UK&I Market Unit. This is the largest of our four European Market Unit and plays a leading role in our Growth and Value Creation ambition. As the Senior Finance Business Partner this role will provide leadership and decision support to the Market Unit GM and their team in pursuit of delivering against our business and financial objectives. This will include a focus on Net Sales (NSV) delivery, driving value creation by ensuring a strong focus on Gross Margin (MAC) and the key levers of value creation - price, promotion and product mix. What will be your key responsibilities? Act as Finance Business Partner for the key accounts - supporting the definition of customer strategy to achieve targets set within the Annual and Long-Term business plan s. Support in the preparation of annual client negotiations, price increases, and customer business plans with strong partnerships with Sales, Strategic Revenue Management (SRM), Demand planning and the GM. Partnership with SRM to evaluate the financial impacts of pricing plans and changes in trade terms/conditions to ensure delivery against Gross Margin and Value Creation ambition. Provide critical support to the periodic Market forecasting processes (S&OP) through completion of updates during the periodic Sales Reviews (DMR) and actively representing the UK&I Market during the periodic Regional Consolidated Financial Review (RIR) targets. In Partnership with the SRM team, ensure that the trade budgets are managed accurately in the Trade Budget Systems; and that regular reviews are completed to determine the effectiveness of this and opportunities to improve Return on Investment (ROI). \p>As required, initiate, lead, and manage projects within the UK&I Market Unit which will improve current finance processes and deliver against value creation strategy. What are we looking for? University Degree or Masters Degree with an Accounting or Finance background or equivalent. Financial Professional certification (as appropriate within local Market). Experience in management reporting & analysis. Knowledge and experience of data visualisation. 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. 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, Incorporated and its Affiliates
Slough, Berkshire
A global food company is seeking a cPLM Digital Technology Lead in Slough, United Kingdom. This pivotal role involves managing the technical delivery of PLM solutions across multiple workstreams. The successful candidate will translate business requirements into scalable technical designs, oversee integration with enterprise platforms, and ensure compliance with global standards. Candidates should have significant experience in program management, cloud deployments, and data governance. The position offers a competitive salary between USD 89,091 and USD 122,500, along with a comprehensive benefits package.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
A global food company is seeking a cPLM Digital Technology Lead in Slough, United Kingdom. This pivotal role involves managing the technical delivery of PLM solutions across multiple workstreams. The successful candidate will translate business requirements into scalable technical designs, oversee integration with enterprise platforms, and ensure compliance with global standards. Candidates should have significant experience in program management, cloud deployments, and data governance. The position offers a competitive salary between USD 89,091 and USD 122,500, along with a comprehensive benefits package.
Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates
City, London
A leading global company is seeking a Data Product Strategy & Ownership professional to define and own the data strategy and roadmap. The role involves leading data governance initiatives, collaborating with marketing teams to ensure data products drive consumer engagement, and continuously improving data capabilities. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in data strategy and governance, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
A leading global company is seeking a Data Product Strategy & Ownership professional to define and own the data strategy and roadmap. The role involves leading data governance initiatives, collaborating with marketing teams to ensure data products drive consumer engagement, and continuously improving data capabilities. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in data strategy and governance, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.
Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates
Slough, Berkshire
Risk & Issue Management Define, refine and drive adoption of proactive risk and issue management across the Finance workstream ensuring timely identification, assessment, and mitigation. Collaborate with Finance embedded Project Managers to embed risk/issue. Ensure consistent risk assessments using the agreed framework for likelihood and impact scores plus appropriate mitigation strategies. Identify and resolve overdue risks and issues (or escalation as appropriate based on risk index score to appropriate governance board/stakeholders). Generate periodic and ad hoc risk and issue management reports for program leadership and stakeholders. Lead and run Finance workstream reviews, engaging key stakeholders to assess and prioritize risks. Facilitate risk and issue escalation processes and coordinate resolution actions. Support performance management of 3rd parties with respect to risks and issues relevant to outcomes/services delivery (in alignment to Commercial and supplier relationship managers). Collaborate with PMO, workstreams, and global stakeholders to embed risk management into program governance. Change Control Management Defines and operates the Finance GPO change controls process. Conducts education and training sessions for all relevant workstream GPOs, team members and Project Managers on the Change Control Process. Ensure all changes follow established governance processes and are properly documented and approved. Coordinating with program and workstream leads to assess the impact of proposed changes and facilitates decision-making. CC Governance & Reviews Facilitates a regular Finance Change Control Board (CCB) to review and approve/reject changes related to new requirements and changes. Supports escalation of Change Controls (per agreed governance structure) to cross workstream leaders in a timely manner to facilitate accurate and effective decision making. Supports communication of the change controls and associated approval status to both Finance Technical Governance and Design Authority (including CCA). Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure governance forums operate effectively and decisions are communicated clearly. CC Reporting & Metrics Responsible for keeping Change Control Monday Tracker up to date with status. Publish periodic and ad hoc reports and metrics on the change control landscape, highlighting trends, risks, and impacts. Provide insights and recommendations based on change control data to support program leadership and governance bodies.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Risk & Issue Management Define, refine and drive adoption of proactive risk and issue management across the Finance workstream ensuring timely identification, assessment, and mitigation. Collaborate with Finance embedded Project Managers to embed risk/issue. Ensure consistent risk assessments using the agreed framework for likelihood and impact scores plus appropriate mitigation strategies. Identify and resolve overdue risks and issues (or escalation as appropriate based on risk index score to appropriate governance board/stakeholders). Generate periodic and ad hoc risk and issue management reports for program leadership and stakeholders. Lead and run Finance workstream reviews, engaging key stakeholders to assess and prioritize risks. Facilitate risk and issue escalation processes and coordinate resolution actions. Support performance management of 3rd parties with respect to risks and issues relevant to outcomes/services delivery (in alignment to Commercial and supplier relationship managers). Collaborate with PMO, workstreams, and global stakeholders to embed risk management into program governance. Change Control Management Defines and operates the Finance GPO change controls process. Conducts education and training sessions for all relevant workstream GPOs, team members and Project Managers on the Change Control Process. Ensure all changes follow established governance processes and are properly documented and approved. Coordinating with program and workstream leads to assess the impact of proposed changes and facilitates decision-making. CC Governance & Reviews Facilitates a regular Finance Change Control Board (CCB) to review and approve/reject changes related to new requirements and changes. Supports escalation of Change Controls (per agreed governance structure) to cross workstream leaders in a timely manner to facilitate accurate and effective decision making. Supports communication of the change controls and associated approval status to both Finance Technical Governance and Design Authority (including CCA). Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure governance forums operate effectively and decisions are communicated clearly. CC Reporting & Metrics Responsible for keeping Change Control Monday Tracker up to date with status. Publish periodic and ad hoc reports and metrics on the change control landscape, highlighting trends, risks, and impacts. Provide insights and recommendations based on change control data to support program leadership and governance bodies.
Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates
Slough, Berkshire
A leading global company in Slough is seeking an expert in Risk & Issue Management to enhance governance processes across Finance. The successful candidate will drive proactive risk management practices, facilitate change controls, and collaborate with project leaders to ensure timely decision-making. Ideal applicants should possess strong analytical skills, and ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships effectively. The role emphasizes timely risk assessment and effective reporting, making it essential for candidates to have solid experience in risk frameworks.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
A leading global company in Slough is seeking an expert in Risk & Issue Management to enhance governance processes across Finance. The successful candidate will drive proactive risk management practices, facilitate change controls, and collaborate with project leaders to ensure timely decision-making. Ideal applicants should possess strong analytical skills, and ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships effectively. The role emphasizes timely risk assessment and effective reporting, making it essential for candidates to have solid experience in risk frameworks.
Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates
Slough, Berkshire
Job Description: Job Purpose The right capabilities and skill sets are needed within Mars Food & Nutrition DT team to drive a global, cross-segment R&D digitalization program to the next level for efficiency, speed and future proofing of our business. The role of the cPLM Digital Technology Lead is pivotal in driving the successful delivery of system-enabled solutions that underpin the data and process requirements across 4 core program workstreams: Pilot Planning, Design & Build, Data Architecture, and End-to-End Process. This is a mission-critical role in enabling Mars FN to modernize and future-proof its Idea-to-Market capabilities through a robust, scalable PLM platform. As a key technical authority, the cPLM Technology Lead will oversee the design, configuration, integration, and technical deployment of PLM solutions, ensuring they meet both current and future business needs. The role is responsible for end of the end technical deployment activities including planning, execution, testing, and issue resolutions. This position is project based and as a result, has an anticipated program end date of 3 years. As we approach the project end date, we will collaborate with you to explore other employment opportunities within the Mars family of companies. If a suitable alternative role is not available at that time, your employment will end and you may be eligible for a redundancy package in line with Company policies and practices. Key Responsibilities. The cPLM Digital Technology Lead plays a critical role in shaping and delivering the end to end system landscape that supports the transformation of the "Idea to Market" mega process. This role is focused on driving the technical implementation of a simplified, digitized, and globally scalable future state, addressing key pain points across process, data, and integration. As the technical lead, this individual will be responsible for translating business requirements into robust, scalable system solutions-defining and validating technical specifications, system configurations, and data models in close collaboration with the Corporate team. The role will act as the primary bridge between business stakeholders, solution architects, and development teams, ensuring that the system design and technical roadmap align with Mars' long term vision for cPLM and the broader R&D systems strategy. In addition to leading technical design and build activities, the cPLM Technology Lead will be accountable for all deployment related technical deliverables-overseeing system configuration, integration with enterprise platforms (e.g., MDG, SAP ERP, PIM, Regulatory), data migration, testing, and technical cutover. They will ensure solution quality, performance, and compliance with global architecture standards. This role is essential in enabling successful business transformation through strong system leadership, partnering closely with regional deployment teams, DT, and functional experts to drive adoption, sustainability, and continuous improvement of the cPLM platform. Missions Accountable for providing technical leadership of the cPLM platform across design, configuration, integration, and deployment. Translate business process requirements into scalable technical designs and system architectures. Lead system integration efforts across the digital ecosystem (e.g., MDG, ERP, PIM, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing systems). Guide data architecture decisions, ensuring accurate and consistent product data flow throughout the value chain. Oversee deployment activities, including technical planning, data migration, testing, issue resolution, and hypercare. Collaborate cross functionally with global DT, Corporate teams, and segment stakeholders to ensure solution alignment with enterprise strategy. Ensure compliance with security, data governance, and architecture standards. Mentor and support regional deployment teams and key users to drive system adoption and long term success Knowledge/Experience Mandatory: Proven experience as a Senior Program Manager or Program Director leading complex global initiatives. Hands on experience in designing and deploying global templates and managing global rollouts. Strong track record of managing multi country, multi stakeholder programmes with significant business impact. Specific Expertise Required: Deep understanding of cloud deployment models (e.g., SaaS, private/public cloud). Knowledge of instance strategy (centralised vs decentralised) and its implications for scalability and governance. Strong experience in data migration workstreams, including cutover planning and validation. Expertise in data masking, data security, and compliance frameworks. Ability to implement data governance and master data management strategies. Ability to evaluate design choices for high availability, fault tolerance, and load balancing. Strong experience in handling API and middleware integration delivery. Proven ability to lead Steering Committee meetings and monthly programme status meetings. Hands on experience preparing program plans for multi year initiatives. Strong experience working closely with business teams and central functions teams. Experience managing multiple System Integrator teams. Strong experience drafting Statements of Work (SoWs), negotiating contracts, and managing IT vendor relationships. Proven experience in setting up delivery teams for transformation program execution. Experience in establishing BAU teams, including selecting partners and finalising AMS SoWs. Bonus Skills: Experience with SAP S/4HANA or any other PLM transformation program. Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management concepts and end to end processes (BOM management, change control, recipe/specification management). 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, and 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 locations listed within the job posting:USD 89,091.00 - USD 122,500.00
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Job Description: Job Purpose The right capabilities and skill sets are needed within Mars Food & Nutrition DT team to drive a global, cross-segment R&D digitalization program to the next level for efficiency, speed and future proofing of our business. The role of the cPLM Digital Technology Lead is pivotal in driving the successful delivery of system-enabled solutions that underpin the data and process requirements across 4 core program workstreams: Pilot Planning, Design & Build, Data Architecture, and End-to-End Process. This is a mission-critical role in enabling Mars FN to modernize and future-proof its Idea-to-Market capabilities through a robust, scalable PLM platform. As a key technical authority, the cPLM Technology Lead will oversee the design, configuration, integration, and technical deployment of PLM solutions, ensuring they meet both current and future business needs. The role is responsible for end of the end technical deployment activities including planning, execution, testing, and issue resolutions. This position is project based and as a result, has an anticipated program end date of 3 years. As we approach the project end date, we will collaborate with you to explore other employment opportunities within the Mars family of companies. If a suitable alternative role is not available at that time, your employment will end and you may be eligible for a redundancy package in line with Company policies and practices. Key Responsibilities. The cPLM Digital Technology Lead plays a critical role in shaping and delivering the end to end system landscape that supports the transformation of the "Idea to Market" mega process. This role is focused on driving the technical implementation of a simplified, digitized, and globally scalable future state, addressing key pain points across process, data, and integration. As the technical lead, this individual will be responsible for translating business requirements into robust, scalable system solutions-defining and validating technical specifications, system configurations, and data models in close collaboration with the Corporate team. The role will act as the primary bridge between business stakeholders, solution architects, and development teams, ensuring that the system design and technical roadmap align with Mars' long term vision for cPLM and the broader R&D systems strategy. In addition to leading technical design and build activities, the cPLM Technology Lead will be accountable for all deployment related technical deliverables-overseeing system configuration, integration with enterprise platforms (e.g., MDG, SAP ERP, PIM, Regulatory), data migration, testing, and technical cutover. They will ensure solution quality, performance, and compliance with global architecture standards. This role is essential in enabling successful business transformation through strong system leadership, partnering closely with regional deployment teams, DT, and functional experts to drive adoption, sustainability, and continuous improvement of the cPLM platform. Missions Accountable for providing technical leadership of the cPLM platform across design, configuration, integration, and deployment. Translate business process requirements into scalable technical designs and system architectures. Lead system integration efforts across the digital ecosystem (e.g., MDG, ERP, PIM, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing systems). Guide data architecture decisions, ensuring accurate and consistent product data flow throughout the value chain. Oversee deployment activities, including technical planning, data migration, testing, issue resolution, and hypercare. Collaborate cross functionally with global DT, Corporate teams, and segment stakeholders to ensure solution alignment with enterprise strategy. Ensure compliance with security, data governance, and architecture standards. Mentor and support regional deployment teams and key users to drive system adoption and long term success Knowledge/Experience Mandatory: Proven experience as a Senior Program Manager or Program Director leading complex global initiatives. Hands on experience in designing and deploying global templates and managing global rollouts. Strong track record of managing multi country, multi stakeholder programmes with significant business impact. Specific Expertise Required: Deep understanding of cloud deployment models (e.g., SaaS, private/public cloud). Knowledge of instance strategy (centralised vs decentralised) and its implications for scalability and governance. Strong experience in data migration workstreams, including cutover planning and validation. Expertise in data masking, data security, and compliance frameworks. Ability to implement data governance and master data management strategies. Ability to evaluate design choices for high availability, fault tolerance, and load balancing. Strong experience in handling API and middleware integration delivery. Proven ability to lead Steering Committee meetings and monthly programme status meetings. Hands on experience preparing program plans for multi year initiatives. Strong experience working closely with business teams and central functions teams. Experience managing multiple System Integrator teams. Strong experience drafting Statements of Work (SoWs), negotiating contracts, and managing IT vendor relationships. Proven experience in setting up delivery teams for transformation program execution. Experience in establishing BAU teams, including selecting partners and finalising AMS SoWs. Bonus Skills: Experience with SAP S/4HANA or any other PLM transformation program. Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management concepts and end to end processes (BOM management, change control, recipe/specification management). 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, and 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 locations listed within the job posting:USD 89,091.00 - USD 122,500.00
Overview Royal Canin is undergoing a significant Digital Transformation journey. Our ability to solve the most critical problems across Mars in a User Centric way through Data & Analytics is fundamental to our growth ambition and transformation. Significant early success in this journey, and the introduction of many critical foundational capabilities, means that we are looking to accelerate our ability to solve problems and ultimately drive value for Mars Inc. The opportunities are significant for Mars, and the opportunities for those working in this space are both hugely exciting and rewarding. Connecting and deriving break-through insight from our Royal Canin and Petcare data ecosystems, leveraging the rapidly growing world of external data to get closer to our customers and consumers than ever before, and unlocking efficiencies and automation across our End-To-End Value Chain. Building on this momentum, we are recruiting a Machine Learning and AI Engineering Lead to join our Royal Canin Global Data & Analytics Team who will accelerate the shaping and delivery of our Data & Analytics Agenda. The Machine Learning and AI Engineering Lead will oversee ML and AI solution development and deployment as a capability served across the end-to-end Data & Analytics solution portfolio. The role integral to the organization's mission of leveraging advanced technologies to drive innovation and efficiency across the organisation. The role will work closely with the Data Science Lead to develop and execute an AI and ML roadmap aligned with business goals and requirements. What will be your key responsibilities? Serve as the technical lead for Generative AI and machine learning model deployment within RC D&A. Collaborate with the Data Science team to design, prototype and build next generation ML and AI products and accelerators. Design, architect and review technical architecture for data science, machine learning and AI solutions and provide feedback for optimal implementation. Develop and oversee the implementation of an MLOps and LLMOps strategy. Align and contribute towards the wider Petcare MLOps strategy. Review code developed by the data science team to ensure solution can be deployed. Identify opportunities to optimize methodologies. Contribute to a high performing data science function through coaching data scientists and providing training on writing scalable code and good software engineering practices. Create repeatable, interpretable, dynamic and scalable model training pipelines that are incorporated into analytic data products through cloud web applications and APIs. Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement monitoring systems for deployed products to ensure continuous operational performance. Define strategy to handle incident management. Engage with RC D&A Platform Lead and Platform Product Owner to scope, plan and implement accelerators. Stay updated with the latest advancements in MLOps. Apply relevant techniques into projects. Educate D&A on technological advancements in this area. Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for model training pipelines, deployment processes, and code. Partner with the Product Management squad model and provide advice on how inflight projects can utilise ML and AI to generate additional value. What are we looking for? 5-7 years of experience working in a quantitative role preferably in the CPG, or retail industry. Proven track record of delivering value through AI/ML/Data Science products in a fast-paced, agile environment using a scalable and reusable codebase and models to address business problems effectively. Partner with business leadership across functions and data science teams to identify business challenges and opportunities and translate them unto actionable, integrated, data-driven solutions. Eagerness to learn, flexibility to pivot when needed, savviness to navigate and thrive in a dynamic environment, and a growth mindset needed to build a successful team A strong customer centric mindset especially within an internal customer base with the purpose of driving value creation, adoption and use Strategic thinking, problem solving and innovation, with the ability to anticipate and navigate challenges and opportunities. Ensure compliance with analytics standards, including tailoring methodologies to specific use case needs such as ML, AI, and descriptive analytics. Ability to translate business needs into analytical frameworks & superior verbal and written communication skills Working understanding of ML Ops and DevOps frameworks Familiarity with Microsoft Azure tech stack, including but not limited to AzureML, Azure AI Foundry, Databricks 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. 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.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Overview Royal Canin is undergoing a significant Digital Transformation journey. Our ability to solve the most critical problems across Mars in a User Centric way through Data & Analytics is fundamental to our growth ambition and transformation. Significant early success in this journey, and the introduction of many critical foundational capabilities, means that we are looking to accelerate our ability to solve problems and ultimately drive value for Mars Inc. The opportunities are significant for Mars, and the opportunities for those working in this space are both hugely exciting and rewarding. Connecting and deriving break-through insight from our Royal Canin and Petcare data ecosystems, leveraging the rapidly growing world of external data to get closer to our customers and consumers than ever before, and unlocking efficiencies and automation across our End-To-End Value Chain. Building on this momentum, we are recruiting a Machine Learning and AI Engineering Lead to join our Royal Canin Global Data & Analytics Team who will accelerate the shaping and delivery of our Data & Analytics Agenda. The Machine Learning and AI Engineering Lead will oversee ML and AI solution development and deployment as a capability served across the end-to-end Data & Analytics solution portfolio. The role integral to the organization's mission of leveraging advanced technologies to drive innovation and efficiency across the organisation. The role will work closely with the Data Science Lead to develop and execute an AI and ML roadmap aligned with business goals and requirements. What will be your key responsibilities? Serve as the technical lead for Generative AI and machine learning model deployment within RC D&A. Collaborate with the Data Science team to design, prototype and build next generation ML and AI products and accelerators. Design, architect and review technical architecture for data science, machine learning and AI solutions and provide feedback for optimal implementation. Develop and oversee the implementation of an MLOps and LLMOps strategy. Align and contribute towards the wider Petcare MLOps strategy. Review code developed by the data science team to ensure solution can be deployed. Identify opportunities to optimize methodologies. Contribute to a high performing data science function through coaching data scientists and providing training on writing scalable code and good software engineering practices. Create repeatable, interpretable, dynamic and scalable model training pipelines that are incorporated into analytic data products through cloud web applications and APIs. Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement monitoring systems for deployed products to ensure continuous operational performance. Define strategy to handle incident management. Engage with RC D&A Platform Lead and Platform Product Owner to scope, plan and implement accelerators. Stay updated with the latest advancements in MLOps. Apply relevant techniques into projects. Educate D&A on technological advancements in this area. Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for model training pipelines, deployment processes, and code. Partner with the Product Management squad model and provide advice on how inflight projects can utilise ML and AI to generate additional value. What are we looking for? 5-7 years of experience working in a quantitative role preferably in the CPG, or retail industry. Proven track record of delivering value through AI/ML/Data Science products in a fast-paced, agile environment using a scalable and reusable codebase and models to address business problems effectively. Partner with business leadership across functions and data science teams to identify business challenges and opportunities and translate them unto actionable, integrated, data-driven solutions. Eagerness to learn, flexibility to pivot when needed, savviness to navigate and thrive in a dynamic environment, and a growth mindset needed to build a successful team A strong customer centric mindset especially within an internal customer base with the purpose of driving value creation, adoption and use Strategic thinking, problem solving and innovation, with the ability to anticipate and navigate challenges and opportunities. Ensure compliance with analytics standards, including tailoring methodologies to specific use case needs such as ML, AI, and descriptive analytics. Ability to translate business needs into analytical frameworks & superior verbal and written communication skills Working understanding of ML Ops and DevOps frameworks Familiarity with Microsoft Azure tech stack, including but not limited to AzureML, Azure AI Foundry, Databricks 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. 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.
A leading global food company in England seeks an experienced Digital Professional to enhance digital transformation across Supply and SAP. The successful candidate will drive initiatives in a dynamic environment, requiring significant expertise in ERP and automation with a focus on collaboration across multiple teams. This role promises competitive compensation and extensive professional development opportunities.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
A leading global food company in England seeks an experienced Digital Professional to enhance digital transformation across Supply and SAP. The successful candidate will drive initiatives in a dynamic environment, requiring significant expertise in ERP and automation with a focus on collaboration across multiple teams. This role promises competitive compensation and extensive professional development opportunities.