Job Information
Mars Head of Collaboration and Customer Services in Waltham, United Kingdom
Job Description:
Are you ready to shape the customer experience for some of the world’s most loved brands?
We are looking for a visionary Head of Collaboration & Customer Service UK & Ireland (CCS) to lead excellence across the Order-to-Invoice process and Customer Collaboration function.
This is a unique opportunity to take on a senior leadership role within Supply Chain, partnering closely with commercial teams to deliver seamless service across Snacking, Food & Nutrition, and Pet Nutrition portfolios.
What will be your key responsibilities?
As the strategic interface between the business and its customers, you will:
Lead Customer Collaboration & Service Excellence
Own the end-to-end Order-to-Invoice (O2I) process
Ensure flawless order execution and clear, proactive customer communication
Act as the escalation point for complex service challenges
Drive Transformation & Innovation
Champion automation and touchless order processing
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives
Leverage data and insights to enhance service delivery
Build Strategic Partnerships
Develop collaborative improvement plans with key customers
Strengthen relationships across Sales, Logistics, Finance, and external partners
Represent Customer Care within the UK, Ireland & Nordics Supply Chain Leadership Team
Lead & Develop High-Performing Teams
Manage and coach a team of managers and specialists
Foster a culture of accountability, growth, and excellence
Provide technical and functional guidance across the organization
Deliver Performance Results
Own and improve key supply chain and customer service KPIs
Balance operational priorities with strategic goals
Ensure alignment with broader business plans and policies
What are we looking for?
Proven leadership experience managing managers and cross-functional teams
Strong background in Customer Service / Customer Care within Supply Chain
Experience with Order-to-Cash / Order-to-Invoice processes
Demonstrated success in driving process improvement and automation
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Strategic thinker with strong operational execution capabilities
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.
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.
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Qualifications
Ensures Accountability
Customer Focus
Communicates Effectively
Business Insight
Plans and Aligns
Collaborates
Organizational Savvy
Optimizes Work Processes