Activity Manager - (12 Month Contract)

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Job Description:

Manage multiple New Product launches and product changes
Mars New Zealand home to market leading brands such as WHISKAS®, PEDIGREE® MARS®, SNICKERS®, ECLIPSE®,
12 Month full-time contract based from our Ellerslie office with 50% of week WFH
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales, we’re passionate about our people and looking to recruit our next 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.

What would be your key responsibilities?

You will manage our product activities (projects) to ensure objectives are met, that resources are used efficiently while doing so, and that excellence in their execution is achieved.
Activities include (but are not limited to) product launches, major and minor product changes, range deletions, and promotions.
Be 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 are we looking for?

Experience in a similar role is essential
Project Management or Packaging, trade Marketing is desirable
FMCG Industry knowledge or transferable Industry within Supply Chain
Financial 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
Work for a well-established distributor of pet food, confectionery and food products in our multi-sales business
Internal associates: This role has been graded as a T1 role. Please ensure you discuss your application with your line manager prior to applying, including obtaining their endorsement.

Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in New Zealand.

Please note: Applications close Wednesday 23rd July 2025

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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