Job Description:
Digital Business Partner - Manufacturing & Enterprise Planning
Chicago, IL
Newark, NJ
Hackettstown, NJ
Hybrid
This exciting role is a part of the Mars Global Services Digital Technologies that will be a key enabler to manufacturing & planning functions in the Mars Wrigley North American region. The Digital Business Partner - Manufacturing & Enterprise Planning associate will manage end to end service by partnering with other regional, global, and cross segment peers, consistent with the overall IT and business strategies across the region, aligned globally. They will work closely with both business leaders and IT teams in the region(s) to define and deliver business solution initiatives to achieve business goals, based on agreed priorities.
What are we looking for?
Degree preferred (Supply Chain Management, Statistics / Data Analytics, General Business preferred) or previous experience within a business function.4-6 years of experience in relevant business (IT or Supply Chain)Strong project / program management and design thinking skills with familiarity in a variety of tools and techniquesExcellent written and verbal skills as well as high interpersonal skillsMust be customer focused with demonstrated ability to form productive relationship with a wide constituency, including business leaders, IT personnel and project leaders.Strong consultative skills, problem analysis, negotiating and influencing skills.Broad understanding of a company's business and technology strategies and established business process areas and the ways in which technology may impact and enhance business processes.Experience working across the delivery landscape which includes and not limited to Agile Applications Development, Support and Deployment
What would be your key responsibilities?
Partners with business leaders leveraging business knowledge for a functional area(s).Participates in Governance meetings and create investment roadmap for project activities within area of responsibility.Consults with key regional business leaders to determine strategic business needs from an IT perspective, providing insights and inputs to the IT strategic business planning process.Partners with regional business leaders to identify and define how to improve business performance through the application of technology, optimization of information flow and usage of resources, business processes enhancement.Ensures the implementation of company policies and guidelines in alignment with local legal requirements, cultural specifics, and business practices.Collaborates with business sponsors and managers to create clear outcomes, project scope, approach, and business case. Determines and recommends concept as a project or enhancements.Monitors the progression of projects through the delivery phase, working with deployment teams and IT teams in the market.Works closely with Global Capabilities Managers and Infrastructure to transfer defined and approved project/enhancement work for delivery.Leads the benefit evaluation process of the delivered solution (i.e.. was the stated purpose fulfilled, does the solution meet the business needs)
What can you expect from Mars?
Work with over 130,000 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.Best-in-class 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.
All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Mars does not sponsor employment visas for this role.
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