Senior Specialist - Design to Value (2 roles)

Job Description:

Senior Specialist - Design to Value (2 roles)

The Design to Value (Dtv) team exists to drive enterprise-wide value creation by developing and executing an integrated, cross-functional Design to Value (DtV) capability. The objective to deliver value through sustained productivity, simplification, and harmonization across raw materials, packaging, recipes, and processes.

The Senior Specialist is a core member of the Design to Value (DtV) team within Mars Snacking Global R&D. This role exists to deliver value creation by providing consulting-style support to DtV initiatives, including product tear downs, benchmarking, data analysis, insight and narrative development, and operational support.

This role will leverage experience working across a breadth of change project types in a CPG and/or Operations (R&D/Supply/Procurement) context and strong project management and analytical skills to drive program delivery, support cross-functional teams, and enable Mars to internalize capabilities traditionally sourced externally.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Science, or related field

• Minimum 2 years of experience in consulting, operations, or project management within CPG, manufacturing, or related industries.

• Experience with product tear downs, benchmarking, and value diagnostics.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Experience supporting cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities.

• Familiarity with productivity, simplification, and value creation initiatives.

• Experience in a client-facing or internal consulting role is preferred

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Working closely with the Analytics Lead to support analysis to identify ‘dig sites’ for DtV program opportunities (Regionally and Globally).

• Identify gaps in knowledge and data and develop plans to fill these from a variety of internal and external resources.

• Conduct product tear downs and diagnostics to identify value creation opportunities across raw materials, packaging, recipes, and processes.

• Benchmark internal and external practices, synthesizing insights to inform DtV program design and execution.

• Develop compelling narratives and presentations to communicate findings, recommendations, and value cases to stakeholders.

• Support the PMO and Director Lead in program management, governance, and delivery of DtV initiatives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and regional/global SMEs to gather data, share learnings, and drive networked improvement.

• Contribute to the codification of best practices and the development of internal consulting playbooks.

• Assist in tracking and reporting on KPIs (savings, growth, sustainability, simplification, project conversion).

• Provide operational support for DtV projects, ensuring pace, quality, and alignment with business objectives.

• Upskill team members and stakeholders in DtV tools and approaches.

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 company bonus.

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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.