Job Description:

Site Logistics Manager

Fort Smith, AR (ARK)

As a key member of the Fort Smith, AR site leadership team, the Site Logistics Manager provides strategic oversight of all end-to-end logistics operations within a high-volume, multi-technology manufacturing environment supporting the Mars Petcare network and direct-to-customer channels. This role holds full accountability for inbound materials, warehousing, outbound logistics, yard management, and transportation, ensuring alignment with network objectives, operational excellence, and superior service delivery. Through cross-functional leadership and external partnership management, this position enables supply continuity, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

What are we looking for?

Educational & Professional Qualifications

• BS / BA Business, Logistics, Supply Chain or related field preferred

• 5+ years’ experience in Logistics or Supply Chain Management

Knowledge/Experience

• 3+ years managing people

• Strong knowledge of SAP, JDA or Red Prairie WMS ,ISO, Quality Management Systems, Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate, influence, negotiate, motivate and lead a team.

• Ability to lead multiple teams across different areas of operation

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Effectively communicate and influence at all levels of the organization including the reporting and presentation of data

• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Nexus)

• Ability to transfer procedures and training experiences to others

• Flexibility to adapt to regularly changing priorities and quality issues

• Ability to handle sensitive information

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Provide strategic leadership and end-to-end accountability for all campus logistics operations, including on-site and off-site warehousing, freezer operations, 3PL partnerships, and transportation shuttle networks, ensuring operational excellence, cost optimization, and service reliability.

• Develop and execute integrated Supply Chain strategies aligned to OGSM priorities, driving competitive advantage, network alignment, and long-term value creation.

• Proactively identify systemic supply chain constraints and deploy cross-functional solutions to protect service levels, optimize throughput, and enhance overall network performance.

• Build organizational capability by developing high-performing leaders and succession pipelines, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.

• Champion and institutionalize cultural transformation initiatives aligned with FMOS, embedding standardized processes, performance discipline, and operational rigor across the logistics organization.

• Establish and oversee robust risk mitigation and business continuity frameworks to ensure resilience in time-sensitive operations, safeguarding customer commitments and operational stability.

• Lead governance of root cause and corrective action processes, leveraging data analytics and trend insights to drive sustainable process improvements and performance breakthroughs.

• Serve as the senior regional liaison with internal stakeholders and external partners, aligning cost management, service excellence, and on-time performance to enterprise objectives.

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.

• Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site.