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) capabilities. We will focus on implementing top‑quartile Customer & Trade Planning capabilities through TPM solution and its end‑to‑end integrations to other major processes 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.
As the TPM Sr Lead, you will drive the successful IT implementation of digital TPM initiatives for Pet Nutrition, collaborating with cross‑functional teams (Global and Region) across IT, SRM, Sales, Finance and Supply Chain. You will program manage the TPM DT program in the region, ensuring DT resourcing, technical expertise, and change management processes.
Qualifications
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.
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.
Responsibilities
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: Bring to life business value delivery within the segment through digital capabilities.
Digital Mindset: Drive the usage of the Mars Digital Flywheel and underlying methodologies including usage of test & learn approach, user centricity, data & analytics, and automation.
External Perspective: Bring 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-year, large scale program to deliver efficiency, growth, or people engagement.
Solution Design: Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate regional requirements into comprehensive digital solution designs.
System Integration: Implement integration strategies and architecture for connecting ERP and other finance and supply chain software applications.
Solution Development: Provide technical guidance and support throughout the development lifecycle.
Operational Excellence
Technology and Financial Governance: Ensure value for money from DT investments and drive technology landscape simplification.
Technology and Operational Rationalisation: Lead efforts to optimise and rationalise digital TPM processes.
Sr Project Management: Lead and manage digital TPM program, defining scope, milestones and deliverables.
Documentation and Training: Prepare solution architecture diagrams, specifications, and conduct training sessions.
Continuous Improvement: Evaluate and provide enhancement proposals for continuous improvement.
People Leader
Digital capability enablement: Champion digital capability awareness, education, and communications in the region.
Stakeholder Management: Work with PN Regional teams to ensure digital technologies support the PN TPM agenda.
Deployment Team: Capture needs and ensure portfolio solutions answer business needs.
Teams of Team: Manage contractor engagement behind segments/geographies.
Matrix Management: Manage indirect DT functions such as TPM Transformation or central DT.
What can you expect from Mars
Work with diverse and talented associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
Join a purpose‑driven company, building a better world for pets.
Best‑in‑class learning and development support, including access to Mars University.
Industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
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