Quick overview
Job description
Job Description:
Birstall
£34,100 - £37,000 DOE
+ Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits
37.5 Hrs per week – Mon – Fri
Why Join Us?
We care about the world and your future. Mars offers competitive compensation and benefits along with some great perks, like fun freebies and best-in-class development. As a Mars Associate , you have our ongoing commitment to your growth and development as you work across our world-famous brands. The world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and we're here to support you every step of the way.
The Role
Responsible for managing the flow of materials and products through the supply chain while ensuring compliance with quality standards. This role involves overseeing product holds and releases, managing inventory discrepancies, coordinating with quality control teams, and facilitating the resolution of quality issues that impact logistics operations.
The position ensures smooth and efficient processing, safeguarding product integrity and regulatory compliance.
⭐ What’s in it for you?
- Hot food restaurant on site
- Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University
- Private healthcare + equal parental leave
- Onsite gym and nurse/osteopath/podiatrist
- Generous pension (up to 9% contribution)
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Gym membership & wellbeing support
- Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service
- Free parking on site
✅ What We’re Looking For
- Experience (2+ years) in logistics , operations, quality control, or supply
- undefined
- In-depth knowledge of logistics processes , inventory management, and quality control systems.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate with various teams.
- Computer skills , particularly with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Key Responsibilities
- Manage product holds and releases , ensuring accurate documentation, traceability, and stakeholder communication.
- Collaborate with logistics, operations, quality, and suppliers to resolve hold and release issues efficiently.
- Monitor held inventory , conduct stock counts, and ensure correct labelling in line with Mars standards.
- Ensure products and materials meet company quality and regulatory requirements before release or shipment.
- Support investigations into quality failures , defects, and inventory discrepancies, including root cause analysis and audits.
- Act as the escalation point for product quality and logistics issues, driving resolution and continuous improvement initiatives.
What You Can Expect from Mars
- Work alongside 130,000 + Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles
- Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping “the world we want tomorrow”
- Access world-class training & development from day one
- Join a company with an industry-leading salary and benefits package
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