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Global Director D&A Product Management, E2E Supply Chain F/M/X

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Data
    Product
  • London
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You need 10-15 years of experience, including 5+ in Data & Analytics and 2+ in CPG. Strong problem-solving, technical breadth, operations experience, and a relevant degree are essential.
  • You will define and manage the analytics strategy, collaborate with leaders to shape the product portfolio, drive a data-driven culture, and ensure successful adoption of analytics solutions.

Requirements

  • Strategic inquiry to identify the underlying needs of Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Procurement stakeholders and influencing the organization to embrace new methods and technologies
  • This role must "lead with problems, not tools" in an unbiased way to determine when appropriate to drive scaling as-is versus when to opportunistically evolve the Product to support increasing competitive advantage
  • Partner heavily with Operations leaders in the business, Product Delivery and Enablement functions, and with functional experts to define the unique value proposition for each Product
  • Work closely with end users of the analytics products to ensure positive end user experience to deliver on adoption and sustained business value
  • Technical breadth to identify and apply art-of-the-possible with Data, Analytics and AI & ensure knowledge and best practices sharing across segments to ensure reusability and improving analytical maturity
  • Strong track record of customer facing success and business acumen in working with teams to identify problems to solve, ideating on the art of the possible, and bringing possibilities to life
  • Strength in business-to-science translation to enable partnering with business teams and technology teams in bringing analytics product ideas to life
  • Analytics foundation - knowledgeable in both operations research and the data science domain
  • Experience in delivery management of analytical products, or awareness of the drivers of complexity within delivery
  • Practitioner experience in the Supply Chain & Operations domain highly preferred
  • Experience advantageous in technology/source systems (SAP ERP, Azure, SQL, Hive, PowerBI, React) and deployment of Digital Twins
  • Batchelor's degree in Management, Business Administration, STEM subjects, or related field. Master's level advantageous
  • Overall, 10-15 years of experience; Minimum 5 years of experience in Data & Analytics
  • Minimum 2 years of Analytics experience in the CPG industry

Responsibilities

  • The Global Director D&A Product Management will define and manage the Royal Canin Global End-To-End Supply Chain Data & Analytics Strategy, Vision and Roadmap and shape a fit-for-purpose capabilities-portfolio across the Division & in partnership with the Petcare Segment.
  • Starting with key Operational & Supply Chain business problems and/or future-back capability needs, the Global Director D&A Product Management will interface with Global, Regional, Market Operations Leaders across Supply Chain, Manufacturing & Commercial to identify & shape the Analytics Product Portfolio including areas of opportunity, value articulation & prioritization of use-cases to meet the performance ambition that will create business value and advance the Royal Canin growth agenda.
  • The job holder will be instrumental in helping to establish, support and reinforce the transformations needed to build a best-in-class data driven culture within Royal Canin as well as evangelizing a product-led mindset while fostering a new way of delivering Data & Analytics products for speed and maximum impact.
  • This role will need to be in lockstep with the key transformational programmes such as EOS, OMP/Planning and SAP S4/ERP to understand the capabilities that may come and evolve and their impact on our data capture and analytical needs.
  • Develop and nurture relationships across Royal Canin and the PetCare businesses ecosystem to ensure direct participation in the relevant strategic forums to shape, influence and articulate key opportunity areas and translating these into breakthrough solutions.
  • Act as a change agent for shifting from project to product mindset, reframe the context for what data & advanced analytics is and how to unlock value through leveraging product development to solve business problems, and evangelize product lifecycle mindset to support product strategy and support through end of life.
  • Partner with the Global & Regional Data & Analytics Leadership teams to ensure alignment and consistency in the creation of a Global roadmaps for the highest-impact analytical product areas as well as translate & frame business problems to guide the solve through applications of Data, Analytics & AI approaches and methodologies.
  • Understand the key signature processes and strategic & operational decision-making forums to enable successful data & analytics products embedment and adoption by the business users.
  • Act as a thought leader, changing expectations of 'what is possible' & an organizational coach ensuring that associates are skilled in the use of new products and capabilities.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Global Director D&A Product Management, E2E Supply Chain.

Where are the multiple locations for this role?

The multiple locations for this role are London-UK, Slough-UK, Veghel - NL, Aimargues, and Strasbourg - FR.

What is the primary focus of this role?

The primary focus of this role is to define and manage the Royal Canin Global End-To-End Supply Chain Data & Analytics Strategy and Vision, as well as to shape a fit-for-purpose capabilities portfolio across the Division.

What kind of experience is required for this position?

The position requires overall 10-15 years of experience, with a minimum of 5 years in Data & Analytics and at least 2 years of Analytics experience in the CPG industry.

What educational qualifications are needed?

A Bachelor's degree in Management, Business Administration, STEM subjects, or a related field is required. A Master's level degree is advantageous.

What skills are important for the Global Director D&A Product Management role?

Important skills include strategic inquiry to identify supply chain needs, a customer-facing success record, the ability to translate business-to-science concepts, and knowledge of analytics foundations.

Will this role involve collaboration with other teams?

Yes, this role will involve developing and nurturing relationships across Royal Canin and the PetCare businesses ecosystem.

What is the company's approach to diversity and inclusion?

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, providing consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What kind of support does Mars provide for learning and development?

Mars provides best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to their in-house Mars University.

Is there a possibility for career advancement within the company?

Yes, the position offers significant opportunities for growth and transformation as part of Mars’ ongoing Digital Transformation journey.

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