Mars

Logistics Coordinator – Outbound Shipments

Mars

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Steinbourg • 🇫🇷 France

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JuniorMid-Level

Tech Stack

TypeScript

About the role

  • Organize and plan all outbound shipments to our markets to optimally ensure our customer satisfaction target >= 98.5%.
  • Manage internal and external communications and all reporting related to responsibility for coordinating physical distribution.
  • Control our shipping data and support continuous improvement in systems usage (SAP Outbound, WMS, Shipment Tools) on site.
  • Develop shipping and delivery plans for finished goods originating from the factory.
  • Align the plan with all parties involved in shipping and receiving goods.
  • Prepare all relevant documents accompanying shipments, including export documentation.
  • Record all transactions in SAP.
  • Verify documents prepared by shipping department associates as well as all relevant internal and external procedures; organize storage of documentation in accordance with group requirements.
  • Ensure all third‑party logistics providers act in accordance with contractual obligations and Mars, Inc. procedures.
  • Proactively collaborate with production planners and inform them of 'in‑transit' situations; escalate to senior management any issues that pose a risk to the business and/or customer service through the CMOS/COR+ process.
  • Develop synergies in shipment organization to minimize logistics costs: transport and handling fees, capital costs, demurrage/late fees, etc.
  • As a key user/power user for shipments, ensure all systems in this area (SAP Outbound, WMS, shipment tools...) are correctly configured and used.
  • Monitor FG (finished goods) stock (factory/warehouses) using systems and FG inventories to ensure accurate stock valuation and correct billing of products shipped to our markets; identify sources of discrepancy and implement corrections accordingly.
  • Collect and prepare documentation required for audits, insurance claims or inspections by local administrative authorities.
  • Develop regular reports in line with local and regional requirements.
  • Provide backup support for other Logistics functions within the department.

Requirements

  • Associate degree (Bac+2) or equivalent in logistics, international trade or transportation
  • Minimum of 2 years' professional experience in Logistics
  • Strong IT skills (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SAP)
  • Solid knowledge of international trade regulations
  • Familiarity with the different products and SKUs manufactured
  • Fluent in English (read, written and spoken)
  • Proven facilitation and leadership skills
Benefits
  • You will work in a fun, food‑focused environment
  • You will join Mars’ most iconic segment and the world’s largest chocolate manufacturer, including M&M's, Snickers, Twix, Maltesers, as well as Freedent, Airwaves and Be-Kind cereal bars
  • A Mars segment committed to a healthier planet: our Steinbourg ice cream factory has invested in heat recovery from refrigeration units, reducing gas consumption by nearly 50% and avoiding the release of 10 tonnes of CO2 over 5 years
  • At Mars, we believe in a relationship of mutual trust, dignity and respect between the company and our Associates — a relationship that matters more to us than a standard employer/employee dynamic
  • An environment where you have the opportunity to be proactive, take initiative to make a difference and be rewarded for your performance
  • At Mars, we are committed to building a sustainable and safe world for the partners and communities we work with.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
logisticsshipping managementdata controlshipping documentationstock monitoringaudit preparationreport developmentcost minimizationinternational trade regulationstransportation
Soft skills
customer satisfactioncommunicationcollaborationleadershipproblem-solvingfacilitationorganizational skillsproactive approachescalation managementcontinuous improvement
Certifications
Associate degree in logisticsAssociate degree in international tradeAssociate degree in transportation