Mars (New)
Slough, Berkshire
Job Description: Job Purpose As we work to transform and optimise Mars, a new program has been mobilised by the Mars leadership team. The program is focused on the design and implementation of SAP S/4HANA in Mars across Segments (Petcare, Corporate, Snacking & Food). Much more than a simple "Lift and Shift," this program will undertake a major process simplification and harmonisation scope as we digitally transform our business.The program focuses primarily on eight mega process areas: Finance, Source to Pay (procurement and vendor mgmt.), Plan to Fulfil (manufacturing and distribution), Lead to Cash (sales order processing and payment), Governance, Engage to Consume (marketing), Idea to Market (R&D), and Recruit to Retire (HR). This transformation requires thought leadership, quality decision making, deep technical know-how, and an ability to navigate complex business challenges while applying a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach to each of these mega processes.As part of the program, four new positions have been created to manage all core Security and Compliance activities related to the SAP S/4HANA landscape.Collectively the new roles will be responsible for the delivery of the core SAP Security deliverables within S/4HANA and FIORI ensuring alignment with role design, processes and governance principles. Key Responsibilities Demonstrate and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. personally and within the team. Support the SAP Security team in ensuring that shared and local / segment template security requirements are adopted across business segments while incorporating segment-specific needs into the shared template or localising them as necessary. Analyse and understand the security requirements and risks of a complex ERP environment that underpins critical business and IT processes. Work with the SAP Security team and Global Process Owners (GPO's) in implementing a comprehensive SAP Security and GRC framework, including strategies, policies, and procedures that align with organisational objectives and industry best practices to ensure robust access controls, risk management and regulatory compliance. Design and deliver technical and functional solutions against specifications in accordance with agreed standards and procedures. Follow standards and procedure for user provisioning, de-provisioning, and segregation of duties. Lead and support multiple testing phases - including build unit tests (BUT) security unit tests (SUT) system integration tests (SIT) and user acceptance tests (UAT) by leveraging Mars current test tools to ensure robust SAP security and system integrity. Collaborate effectively within a diverse team that fosters an inclusive culture, ensuring all contributions are valued and recognised. Stay informed on emerging security threats and apply industry best practices to strengthen SAP application security and controls. Context and Scope Programs are often marked by a seamless transition from the old system/landscape to the new one. As part of this SAP S/4HANA Digital Transformation program, we require someone with high-level expertise and experience in SAP Security & Authorisations in S/4HANA including FIORI.The successful candidate will support the delivery of the security scope and collaborate with counterparts at Mars (i.e. Petcare, Corporate, Snacking and Food) to capture and analyse authorisation requirements and security related activities. Job Specifications / Qualifications Education and Professional 10+ years in SAP Security and Authorisations with at least three full life cycle implementations in S/4HANA and FIORI. Professional certification such as SAP Certified Technology Professional, SAP Access Control 12.0, or other relevant security certifications.Knowledge and Experience Possess deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA security and authorisations including role design administration and integration with FIORI. Proficiency in security design, configuration, testing and deployment across key technologies including SAP S/4HANA, Fiori and SAP Master Data Governance (MDG). Strong understanding of authorisation concepts for S/4 HANA including FIORI, Business Technology Platform (BTP) and other Cloud applications such SuccessFactors, Ariba, & SAP MDG. Deep knowledge of SOX compliance, segregation of duties (SoD), GDPR, and other relevant regulatory requirements. Excellent understanding of S/4HANA product roadmap. Highly organised with proven experience in setting and managing deadlines across diverse stakeholder groups while ensuring clear ownership and accountability for all activities. Demonstrates a strong team player mindset with a drive to develop new professional skills combined with proactive, growth oriented and goal-focused approach to work. Excellent documentation, visualisation and presentation skills. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office tools particularly PowerPoint and Excel with expertise in building complex formulas, developing pivot tables and creating data-driven reports and presentations. Experience working with System and Business Integrators. Ability to work under pressure and maintain a professional manner.
Job Description: Job Purpose As we work to transform and optimise Mars, a new program has been mobilised by the Mars leadership team. The program is focused on the design and implementation of SAP S/4HANA in Mars across Segments (Petcare, Corporate, Snacking & Food). Much more than a simple "Lift and Shift," this program will undertake a major process simplification and harmonisation scope as we digitally transform our business.The program focuses primarily on eight mega process areas: Finance, Source to Pay (procurement and vendor mgmt.), Plan to Fulfil (manufacturing and distribution), Lead to Cash (sales order processing and payment), Governance, Engage to Consume (marketing), Idea to Market (R&D), and Recruit to Retire (HR). This transformation requires thought leadership, quality decision making, deep technical know-how, and an ability to navigate complex business challenges while applying a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach to each of these mega processes.As part of the program, four new positions have been created to manage all core Security and Compliance activities related to the SAP S/4HANA landscape.Collectively the new roles will be responsible for the delivery of the core SAP Security deliverables within S/4HANA and FIORI ensuring alignment with role design, processes and governance principles. Key Responsibilities Demonstrate and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. personally and within the team. Support the SAP Security team in ensuring that shared and local / segment template security requirements are adopted across business segments while incorporating segment-specific needs into the shared template or localising them as necessary. Analyse and understand the security requirements and risks of a complex ERP environment that underpins critical business and IT processes. Work with the SAP Security team and Global Process Owners (GPO's) in implementing a comprehensive SAP Security and GRC framework, including strategies, policies, and procedures that align with organisational objectives and industry best practices to ensure robust access controls, risk management and regulatory compliance. Design and deliver technical and functional solutions against specifications in accordance with agreed standards and procedures. Follow standards and procedure for user provisioning, de-provisioning, and segregation of duties. Lead and support multiple testing phases - including build unit tests (BUT) security unit tests (SUT) system integration tests (SIT) and user acceptance tests (UAT) by leveraging Mars current test tools to ensure robust SAP security and system integrity. Collaborate effectively within a diverse team that fosters an inclusive culture, ensuring all contributions are valued and recognised. Stay informed on emerging security threats and apply industry best practices to strengthen SAP application security and controls. Context and Scope Programs are often marked by a seamless transition from the old system/landscape to the new one. As part of this SAP S/4HANA Digital Transformation program, we require someone with high-level expertise and experience in SAP Security & Authorisations in S/4HANA including FIORI.The successful candidate will support the delivery of the security scope and collaborate with counterparts at Mars (i.e. Petcare, Corporate, Snacking and Food) to capture and analyse authorisation requirements and security related activities. Job Specifications / Qualifications Education and Professional 10+ years in SAP Security and Authorisations with at least three full life cycle implementations in S/4HANA and FIORI. Professional certification such as SAP Certified Technology Professional, SAP Access Control 12.0, or other relevant security certifications.Knowledge and Experience Possess deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA security and authorisations including role design administration and integration with FIORI. Proficiency in security design, configuration, testing and deployment across key technologies including SAP S/4HANA, Fiori and SAP Master Data Governance (MDG). Strong understanding of authorisation concepts for S/4 HANA including FIORI, Business Technology Platform (BTP) and other Cloud applications such SuccessFactors, Ariba, & SAP MDG. Deep knowledge of SOX compliance, segregation of duties (SoD), GDPR, and other relevant regulatory requirements. Excellent understanding of S/4HANA product roadmap. Highly organised with proven experience in setting and managing deadlines across diverse stakeholder groups while ensuring clear ownership and accountability for all activities. Demonstrates a strong team player mindset with a drive to develop new professional skills combined with proactive, growth oriented and goal-focused approach to work. Excellent documentation, visualisation and presentation skills. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office tools particularly PowerPoint and Excel with expertise in building complex formulas, developing pivot tables and creating data-driven reports and presentations. Experience working with System and Business Integrators. Ability to work under pressure and maintain a professional manner.
Mars (New)
Job Description: Mars Pet Nutrition is embarking on an exciting journey to build digital-first, strategic revenue management capabilities that will enable our purpose: making a better world for pets. A key component of this SRM agenda is designing and deploying next generation trade promotion management (TPM) capabilitiesWe will focus on implementing top-quartile Customer & Trade Planning capabilities through TPM solution and its end-to-end integrations to other major process and applications, including, Business Planning, Supply & Demand Planning, Accruals Engine, Customer Claims, SRM analytics and ERP on a global scale, integrating with existing SRM Transformation workstreams to complete an ecosystem of future-looking solutions that are right-sized to fit the maturity & growth objectives of our markers today.As the TPM Sr Lead, you will be responsible for driving the successful IT implementation of digital TPM initiative for Pet Nutrition. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams (Global and Region), including IT, SRM, Sales, Finance and Supply Chain, to determine the best fit-for-purpose solution design and to deploy digital TPM solution and processes that enhance productivity, efficiency, and quality.You will program manage the TPM DT program in the region, ensuring DT resourcing (associate or contractor), technical experts and ensuring each market will follow agreed change management processes. Your role may involve project management, change management and technical expertise to ensure seamless integration and full adoption of TPM solutions. At least 5 to 10 years working in a Digital Tech related role in software development/implementation. Proven experience in leading and managing digital TPM or similar scale type of deployment projects within a regional or global context. In-depth knowledge of digital TPM eco-system technologies, such as Sales Planning, SRM, Customer Claims and Trade Sales in organizations similar in size and scope of Mars. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Experience in change management and driving organizational transformation in a TPM environment. Analytical mindset with the ability to analyse complex data and draw meaningful insights. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities. Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices in digital TPM Willingness to travel to various regional locations as required. Effective communication skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and present complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner. Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and manage multiple priorities Must be customer focused with demonstrated ability to form productive relationship including business leaders, DT associates and project leaders. Strategic Leadership Segment Alignment: Apply the tech stack vision and strategy for all related products and solutions within the context of the PN SRM/TPM area. Ensure we have a Robust capability catalog delivered inside the regions. Disrupt with Digital: Brings to life business value delivery within the segment through digital capabilities. Digital Mindset: Drives the usage of the Mars Digital Flywheel and underlying methodologies including usage of test & learn approach, user centricity, data & analytics, and automation. External Perspective: Brings the "outside-In" by maintaining an external network of digital professionals to deliver value faster and build our capabilities of the future. Delivering Change Strategy Delivery: Responsible for the delivery of Digital Technologies supporting the OGSM use cases within the regions (on time, in scope, on budget) together with the engineering teams. Business Transformation: Be a key member of the transformation program to deliver multi-years, large scale program to deliver efficiency, growth, or people engagement. Forms a strong partnership with Mars PN Data and Analytics Team Leaders and associates in regions and globally. Ensure tight integration between DT and D&A concerns across design, development, ops, finance and commercial. Solution Design: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Global TPM Product Team, MGS-DT, and business stakeholders, to understand their regional requirements and translate them into comprehensive digital solution designs. Ensure the solutions align with industry best practices and strategic business objectives with an objective to be a scalable solution across the regions System Integration: Implement the integration strategies and architecture for connecting various systems, including enterprise resource planning (ERP), and other Finance and Supply Chain software applications. Ensure seamless data flow and interoperability among different systems In line with the standards defined by the Solution Architect. Solution Development: Collaborate with development teams to oversee the implementation and deployment of digital TPM eco-system solutions. Provide technical guidance and support throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring adherence to architectural standards, scalability, security, and performance requirements. Operational Excellence Technology and Financial Governance: Ensuring the value for money from DT investments by ensuring we follow the technology standards, policies, reusability and sweating the assets where possible. Driving for tech landscape simplification and consolidation, to improve the DT application portfolio TCO. Technology and Operational Rationalisation: Lead the efforts with MGS DT teams to lead the Value from Tech investments, optimisation and rationalisation: analyse existing regional SRM/TPM processes and identify opportunities for optimisation and automation through digital technologies. Bring enhancements opportunity to the global team to develop innovative solutions to improve productivity, reduce manual work, and enhance overall Trade Promotions Management efficiency. Sr Project Management: Lead and manage digital TPM program, including defining project scope, milestones, and deliverables. Coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure timely project execution, resource allocation, and successful solution implementation. Documentation and Training: Prepare comprehensive documentation, including solution architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and user guides. Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate users and stakeholders on the functionality, benefits, and effective utilisation of digital TPM solutions. Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in digital TPM. Continuously evaluate and provide enhancement proposal to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. People Leader Digital capability enablement: Seen as the champion of the Digital capability awareness, education, and communications in the region. Stakeholder Management: Works with the PN Regional teams (DT and SRM), and their leaders to ensure that Digital Technologies effectively support PN TPM agenda. Deployment Team: Has a strong connection with regional teams to capture the needs and ensuring our portfolio solutions is answering the business needs . Teams of Team: Manage contractors' engagement behind segment/geography, beyond reporting lines if relevant (and potentially some Internal project management resources If available). Matrix Management: Be a key contributor of a large MGS DT team indirectly to manage data centre, apps management, security, specialist DT functions such as TPM Transformation or central DT.# Work
Job Description: Mars Pet Nutrition is embarking on an exciting journey to build digital-first, strategic revenue management capabilities that will enable our purpose: making a better world for pets. A key component of this SRM agenda is designing and deploying next generation trade promotion management (TPM) capabilitiesWe will focus on implementing top-quartile Customer & Trade Planning capabilities through TPM solution and its end-to-end integrations to other major process and applications, including, Business Planning, Supply & Demand Planning, Accruals Engine, Customer Claims, SRM analytics and ERP on a global scale, integrating with existing SRM Transformation workstreams to complete an ecosystem of future-looking solutions that are right-sized to fit the maturity & growth objectives of our markers today.As the TPM Sr Lead, you will be responsible for driving the successful IT implementation of digital TPM initiative for Pet Nutrition. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams (Global and Region), including IT, SRM, Sales, Finance and Supply Chain, to determine the best fit-for-purpose solution design and to deploy digital TPM solution and processes that enhance productivity, efficiency, and quality.You will program manage the TPM DT program in the region, ensuring DT resourcing (associate or contractor), technical experts and ensuring each market will follow agreed change management processes. Your role may involve project management, change management and technical expertise to ensure seamless integration and full adoption of TPM solutions. At least 5 to 10 years working in a Digital Tech related role in software development/implementation. Proven experience in leading and managing digital TPM or similar scale type of deployment projects within a regional or global context. In-depth knowledge of digital TPM eco-system technologies, such as Sales Planning, SRM, Customer Claims and Trade Sales in organizations similar in size and scope of Mars. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Experience in change management and driving organizational transformation in a TPM environment. Analytical mindset with the ability to analyse complex data and draw meaningful insights. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities. Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices in digital TPM Willingness to travel to various regional locations as required. Effective communication skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and present complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner. Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and manage multiple priorities Must be customer focused with demonstrated ability to form productive relationship including business leaders, DT associates and project leaders. Strategic Leadership Segment Alignment: Apply the tech stack vision and strategy for all related products and solutions within the context of the PN SRM/TPM area. Ensure we have a Robust capability catalog delivered inside the regions. Disrupt with Digital: Brings to life business value delivery within the segment through digital capabilities. Digital Mindset: Drives the usage of the Mars Digital Flywheel and underlying methodologies including usage of test & learn approach, user centricity, data & analytics, and automation. External Perspective: Brings the "outside-In" by maintaining an external network of digital professionals to deliver value faster and build our capabilities of the future. Delivering Change Strategy Delivery: Responsible for the delivery of Digital Technologies supporting the OGSM use cases within the regions (on time, in scope, on budget) together with the engineering teams. Business Transformation: Be a key member of the transformation program to deliver multi-years, large scale program to deliver efficiency, growth, or people engagement. Forms a strong partnership with Mars PN Data and Analytics Team Leaders and associates in regions and globally. Ensure tight integration between DT and D&A concerns across design, development, ops, finance and commercial. Solution Design: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Global TPM Product Team, MGS-DT, and business stakeholders, to understand their regional requirements and translate them into comprehensive digital solution designs. Ensure the solutions align with industry best practices and strategic business objectives with an objective to be a scalable solution across the regions System Integration: Implement the integration strategies and architecture for connecting various systems, including enterprise resource planning (ERP), and other Finance and Supply Chain software applications. Ensure seamless data flow and interoperability among different systems In line with the standards defined by the Solution Architect. Solution Development: Collaborate with development teams to oversee the implementation and deployment of digital TPM eco-system solutions. Provide technical guidance and support throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring adherence to architectural standards, scalability, security, and performance requirements. Operational Excellence Technology and Financial Governance: Ensuring the value for money from DT investments by ensuring we follow the technology standards, policies, reusability and sweating the assets where possible. Driving for tech landscape simplification and consolidation, to improve the DT application portfolio TCO. Technology and Operational Rationalisation: Lead the efforts with MGS DT teams to lead the Value from Tech investments, optimisation and rationalisation: analyse existing regional SRM/TPM processes and identify opportunities for optimisation and automation through digital technologies. Bring enhancements opportunity to the global team to develop innovative solutions to improve productivity, reduce manual work, and enhance overall Trade Promotions Management efficiency. Sr Project Management: Lead and manage digital TPM program, including defining project scope, milestones, and deliverables. Coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure timely project execution, resource allocation, and successful solution implementation. Documentation and Training: Prepare comprehensive documentation, including solution architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and user guides. Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate users and stakeholders on the functionality, benefits, and effective utilisation of digital TPM solutions. Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in digital TPM. Continuously evaluate and provide enhancement proposal to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. People Leader Digital capability enablement: Seen as the champion of the Digital capability awareness, education, and communications in the region. Stakeholder Management: Works with the PN Regional teams (DT and SRM), and their leaders to ensure that Digital Technologies effectively support PN TPM agenda. Deployment Team: Has a strong connection with regional teams to capture the needs and ensuring our portfolio solutions is answering the business needs . Teams of Team: Manage contractors' engagement behind segment/geography, beyond reporting lines if relevant (and potentially some Internal project management resources If available). Matrix Management: Be a key contributor of a large MGS DT team indirectly to manage data centre, apps management, security, specialist DT functions such as TPM Transformation or central DT.# Work
Mars (New)
Slough, Berkshire
Mars Procurement Leadership Experience 2026 - Graduate Programme page is loaded Mars Procurement Leadership Experience 2026 - Graduate Programmeremote type: Hybridlocations: GBR-Berkshire-Sloughposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R139035 Job Description: # Your future as a leader starts today. Our Procurement Leadership Program gives you exposure across Mars, a Global Leader in the FMCG space. You'll be fully involved in strategic business decisions, leading projects that are about making sure we buy the right products, driven initially by quality and then at the right price. You'll make sustainability a priority and build mutual relationships with suppliers. You'll get world-class support, and meet friends for life, all whilst developing your future career, today.You will discover how your decisions today impact our business tomorrow. You'll embark on 3 x 12-month placements across the Mars business. There is a potential opportunity to work abroad for one of those placements. Manage supplier relationships. Work on sustainability. Ensure we buy the right quality products at the right price. Starting salary of £33,000 and joining bonus of £2,000. Wide range of competitive benefits, including competitive pension and healthcare scheme, annual bonus and flexible working hours. We'll give you access to inspiring mentors and coaches to help you grow. Join our global graduate community, create friends for life and join a global business. You get our promise to always invest in your development, always supporting you personally and professionally. You'll have obtained a degree in any subject, graduating next summer or graduated within the last 2 years. Mobile within the UK. Your home site will be Slough, but you may need to relocate for 1 of your placement years. A passion for Procurement is a must. You'll need to have the drive and ambition to forge a challenging career in Procurement. 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.For more information, please visit (blob:)0:00 / 2:58
Mars Procurement Leadership Experience 2026 - Graduate Programme page is loaded Mars Procurement Leadership Experience 2026 - Graduate Programmeremote type: Hybridlocations: GBR-Berkshire-Sloughposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R139035 Job Description: # Your future as a leader starts today. Our Procurement Leadership Program gives you exposure across Mars, a Global Leader in the FMCG space. You'll be fully involved in strategic business decisions, leading projects that are about making sure we buy the right products, driven initially by quality and then at the right price. You'll make sustainability a priority and build mutual relationships with suppliers. You'll get world-class support, and meet friends for life, all whilst developing your future career, today.You will discover how your decisions today impact our business tomorrow. You'll embark on 3 x 12-month placements across the Mars business. There is a potential opportunity to work abroad for one of those placements. Manage supplier relationships. Work on sustainability. Ensure we buy the right quality products at the right price. Starting salary of £33,000 and joining bonus of £2,000. Wide range of competitive benefits, including competitive pension and healthcare scheme, annual bonus and flexible working hours. We'll give you access to inspiring mentors and coaches to help you grow. Join our global graduate community, create friends for life and join a global business. You get our promise to always invest in your development, always supporting you personally and professionally. You'll have obtained a degree in any subject, graduating next summer or graduated within the last 2 years. Mobile within the UK. Your home site will be Slough, but you may need to relocate for 1 of your placement years. A passion for Procurement is a must. You'll need to have the drive and ambition to forge a challenging career in Procurement. 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.For more information, please visit (blob:)0:00 / 2:58