Mars is a family-owned business that has been making products for people and their pets for more than 100 years. We’re behind some of the best loved brands in the world including MARS®, SNICKERS®, EXTRA®, ECLIPSE®, PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, DOLMIO®, BEN’S ORIGINAL ® MASTERFOODS ® and ROYAL CANIN® ORIJEN® ACANA® we are dedicated to making a positive impact on people and the planet.  

About the role
Join us in building a sustainable future where people, communities, and the planet can truly thrive. We're passionate about our people and looking to recruit our next Market Activity Manager. Join our highly engaged team and take charge of working on new product development projects. Being part of a vibrant team, you will drive results and ensure stakeholders are clear on project plans, and what is required and expected of them.  

• Manage ­multiple New Product launches and product changes

• Full time position, based at Melbourne OR Wodonga + hybrid work

What will you do?

• You will manage our ANZ product activities (projects) through a complex organisation for delivery with excellence to customer and consumers

• Product activities include (but are not limited to) product launches, major and minor product changes, range deletions, and promotions.

• Be relied upon as an expert on project management, including records and data, managing expectations, informing stakeholders, tracking deliverables, milestones and comparing to plan

• Deliver and coordinate activity-related communication and reporting across the business

• Liaise with suppliers from around the world to coordinate the supply chain for each activity

• Where there are critical risks against a project, escalate to management along with recommendations for decisions or corrective actions, and requests for support or direction.

What will you bring? 

• Someone who loves pets and wants to help deliver to pet parents

• Activity Management, Project Management or trade Marketing experience is essential

• FMCG Industry knowledge or transferable Industry within Supply Chain

• Strong communication, organisational skills, teamwork and action orientation

• Strong financial and business acumen is essential

What can you expect from Mars?

• Access to our in-house Mars University

• Global health and wellbeing program to support flexibility and work-life balance

• Opportunity to make a difference with our volunteer programs

• Be part of a company that is contributing to making the world a better place today and every day through on our sustainable generation plan

• A culture that offers collaboration, leadership and rewards you for the role you play within Mars