Physical Logistics PN Global Lead

Location: GBR-London-London

Job Title: Physical Logistics PN Global Lead (T3)

Location: Paddington, can also be based across EU PN sites

In this role, you will shape and embed world-class logistics capabilities, target operating models, and operational standards across Mars Pet Nutrition's global network. As the global lead for warehousing, transportation, logistics network design, and strategic 3PL partnerships, you'll drive consistency, capability, and performance across regions. Working at the intersection of global strategy and regional execution, you'll help unlock value, enhance customer service, and accelerate our logistics sustainability and carbon reduction ambitions.

What are we looking for?

Significant experience leading logistics and physical supply chain operations

Proven track record of designing and embedding operating models, standards, and capabilities across multiple markets.

Demonstrated expertise of logistics technologies, including WMS, TMS, automation, and data-driven solutions.

Experience delivering logistics sustainability and emissions reduction initiatives.

Experience operating within large, matrixed global organisations.

What will be your key responsibilities?

Logistics Strategy & Capability Building

Shape and deploy best-in-class logistics capabilities, target operating models (TOMs), and operational standards across Mars Pet Nutrition.

Act as the global capability lead for warehousing, transportation, logistics network design, and physical supply chain excellence.

Operating Model & Transformation

Design and embed scalable logistics processes, playbooks, and standards that drive consistency and performance across regions.

Lead logistics transformation initiatives, ensuring successful adoption of new ways of working and capability development.

3PL & Logistics Network Management

Provide strategic direction for logistics networks and transportation operations to optimise cost, service, and efficiency.

Partner with regional teams and external providers to strengthen 3PL relationships and governance frameworks.

Digital & Continuous Improvement

Champion the adoption of logistics technologies, automation, and data-driven solutions to enhance operational performance.

Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to simplify, standardise, and improve logistics processes.

Sustainability & Value Creation

Support the delivery of the logistics sustainability agenda, helping reduce carbon emissions across the network.

Unlock value through improved service, productivity, resilience, and cost optimisation initiatives.

Stakeholder Leadership

Bridge global strategy and regional execution, aligning stakeholders around common standards and priorities.

Influence cross-functional leaders and external partners to deliver sustainable business outcomes.

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.

Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Accommodation Request Form here: Reasonable Adjustment Request Form.